Heather Milne Barger
Director of Communications and MarketingAs director of communications and marketing, Heather Milne Barger is responsible for the strategic coordination of information to staff, the public, and press about all things KPBS. With more than 28 years experience in media relations, social media, writing, online and print collateral, and business development, she has served in executive roles with the San Diego Workforce Partnership, Cooley LLP, and the San Diego Venture Group. She began her career as the first full-time marketing staff member for the San Diego Daily Transcript and wrote a weekly column covering the advertising and public relations industry. A fifth generation Californian, Heather grew up near Yosemite National Park, attended Scripps College in Los Angeles, and found home in San Diego.
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Sinner is trying to become the first repeat men's champion in New York since Roger Federer won the tournament five years in a row. Alcaraz hasn't dropped a set as he pursues his second U.S. Open title. -
The Joan and Irwin Jacobs Performing Arts Center, affectionately called The Joan, opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its role as the 18th historic building repurposed at Arts District Liberty Station. -
Teachers at Del Rio Academy are using a new curriculum to bring joy and belonging to math class. -
This weekend San Diego Wave FC will officially retire the jersey of one of U.S. soccer’s greatest stars on and off the pitch — Alex Morgan. A new public mural of Morgan was unveiled Friday in North Park as part of the festivities. -
A U.S. district court is scheduled to consider whether to approve the settlement next week, in a case that marked the first substantive decision on how fair use applies to generative AI systems. -
Stream now with KPBS Passport! Superstar Chris Stapleton returns with a scorching hour of country-rock classics from his LP "Higher."
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Queen Elizabeth II died September 8, 2022 at age 96. She was the longest-ruling monarch in British history. Her reign spanned a remarkable arc in British history and was defined by duty to country and considerable family pain. This is a collection of programs featuring her life and the British royal family.
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- VA Secretary defends staff reductions, anti-union moves at agency during San Diego visit
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal