Emily Burns
Assistant ProducerEmily Burns is a Gloria Penner Political Fellow, assisting in coverage of news, politics and policy for KPBS Evening Edition and KPBS Midday Edition. Emily graduated from SDSU with a bachelor's degree in journalism. During her studies, she focused most of her projects on public safety. While attending SDSU, Emily served KPBS as a production assistant. She also interned with San Diego Magazine. A San Diego native, Emily spent time in Washington, D.C. while completing undergraduate coursework. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, watching crime and legal dramas, and trying new restaurants.
RECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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San Diego County health officials released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches in effect Sunday.
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The San Diego City Council's Committee of the Whole will convene for a special meeting Monday to discuss whether to confirm the appointment of Scott Wahl as San Diego's next police chief.
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Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.
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A new program aims to address mental health challenges among first responders by providing psychological crisis intervention training to paramedics, EMTs and dispatchers.
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San Diego County's senior population is projected to rise by 21%.
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A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity.
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