Meet the Team

Emilyn Mohebbi

Podcast Producer

Emilyn Mohebbi is a former KPBS staff member.

Emilyn Mohebbi is the “KPBS San Diego News Now” podcast producer. She was previously a producer for “KPBS Midday Edition” and a Gloria Penner Fellow working with the "KPBS Evening Edition" team. Her other professional experience includes working at NBC 7 as a story producer, where she produced, wrote, edited video and prepared story segments for morning television broadcasts. Emilyn earned her bachelor's degree in journalism from SDSU. She has a passion for news and storytelling. She hopes to eventually become a reporter and anchor.

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UCSD students continue to protest the war in Gaza

Emilyn Mohebbi

Brooke Ruth

Thousands of UC San Diego students marched through campus Wednesday, to protest the war in Gaza and the treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters. In other news, hundreds of flood victims say the city of San Diego knew about long-standing issues with the storm water drainage system ahead of the flooding in January. Plus, Louisiana’s famous music, grub and lifestyle are coming to San Diego once again, and it will feel like Mardi Gras in May, at the 21st annual Gator By The Bay Festival.
A call for UCSD’s chancellor to resign

Emilyn Mohebbi

Brooke Ruth

Protests are continuing on UC San Diego’s campus in the aftermath of Monday's clearing of a student encampment there, and there’s now a call for the chancellor’s resignation. In other news, the U.S. Department of Education announced a multi-million dollar grant program this week, to help students apply for federal financial aid. Plus, the San Diego Symphony has just announced its fall season program, which will be performed in its newly renovated hall.
Police tear down Gaza encampments at UCSD

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

Police cleared out the Gaza solidarity encampment at UC San Diego on Monday, making dozens of arrests, and that prompted another protest on campus. In other news, the Metropolitan Transit System is proposing a new trolley line. Plus, the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad opens its doors to anyone interested in the tools behind the tunes. We learn that the museum's latest renovation gives visitors a more hands-on experience.
An update in the lawsuit against Nathan Fletcher

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Joe Guerin

We have an update in the sexual assault civil lawsuit against former San Diego County supervisor Nathan Fletcher. In other news, home insurance in California is getting more expensive and harder to find, and the problem is starting to affect the real estate market. Plus, next month, Mexico's voters will elect a new president. We learn why the election matters to both Mexico and San Diego's cross-border region.
San Diego County’s $8.5 billion spending plan

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

We have details on San Diego County’s budget for the next fiscal year. It will be bigger than this year’s spending plan. In other news, UC San Diego students continue their encampment in support of Palestinians caught in the Israel-Hamas War. Plus, an original play about family, food and love is making its in-person debut at the Old Globe this weekend.
Verdict reached in CVPD in-custody death lawsuit

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

There’s a verdict in the lawsuit brought by the family of Oral Nunis, who died in the custody of Chula Vista police four years ago. In other news, for two decades, contractor Leonard Glenn Francis wined, dined and bribed senior Navy officers who helped him make millions defrauding the U.S. government. Now, more than 11 years after his arrest in San Diego, he’s finally set to be sentenced to prison. Plus, the World Design Festival is underway in Tijuana.