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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Oceanside Pier demolition is underway

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

Work is now underway at the Oceanside Pier to remove debris from a fire earlier this year. In other news, by the end of 2024, the city of San Diego is expected to lose more than 600 shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria wants to address that by expanding the city’s safe sleeping site program. Plus, we hear from Democratic Congresswoman Sara Jacobs about the upcoming election.
Officials get an aerial view of the Tijuana River

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

This week the nonprofit EcoFlight gave a group of advocates, nonprofit leaders and government representatives a bird’s eye view of the Tijuana River Valley. In other news, voters across San Diego County will decide on local tax measures this year. We learn about the tax proposals in Chula Vista and National City. Plus, one of our KPBS web producers joins the podcast to talk about the KPBS Voter Guide.
A call for accountability over the response to January floods

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

Nine months ago today, an overflowing storm channel flooded San Diego homes, making them unlivable. Now there’s a call for accountability and transparency about the response. In other news, this fall, low-income community college students who live in Mexico, but go to school in San Diego or Imperial county will pay in-state tuition. Plus, local Democrats are supporting a plan to expand access to contraceptives.
UCSD students get crash course on legal defense after protest arrests

Emilyn Mohebbi

Debbie Cruz

Brooke Ruth

College students across California were arrested this year protesting university investment supporting Israel, and now, some UC San Diego students are getting a crash course on legal defense. In other news, young adults with disabilities are gaining valuable work experience while helping shelter dogs become more adoptable. Plus, we have details on San Diego Comic Fest, which returns this week.
PedWest still only partially open

Emilyn Mohebbi

Brooke Ruth

One reason for long border wait times at the San Ysidro border crossing is one of the pedestrian crossings hasn’t been fully operational since before the pandemic. In other news, with insurance companies dropping customers and pulling out of California, some homeowners are now going for an out-of-state solution, but that coverage comes with a risk. Plus, we have details on the University Heights Fall Festival happening Saturday.
San Diegans to vote on local sales tax increase

Emilyn Mohebbi

Brooke Ruth

The city of San Diego is asking voters whether to increase the local sales tax this November. City leaders say they need more funding to pay for infrastructure repairs, but opponents want the city to cut spending instead. In other news, the results of an audit of the state program that determines the placement of sexually violent predators. Plus, the impact of military spending on the San Diego region.