Hilary Andrews
Production AssistantHilary Andrews has worked for KPBS since 2009 as a student producer and call screener for "Midday Edition," a production assistant for San Diego Week, and a newsroom assistant. Hilary currently attends San Diego State University where she is pursuing Bachelor of Science in zoology and TV & film production. She hopes to eventually earn a PhD in ecology and go on to make wildlife documentaries as a video journalist and field researcher. Hilary is a San Diego native and alumni of Patrick Henry High School. She is currently a member of the academic honor societies Phi Beta Kappa, Golden Key International, Phi Kappa Phi, and Phi Eta Sigma. Outside of work, Hilary enjoys going out on bat surveys throughout Southern California with the San Diego Natural History Museum, photography, taxidermy, making short films and documentaries, and riding her vespa.
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Jeanie Ward-Waller was fired last year from her executive level position at Caltrans after she spoke out against a freeway widening near Sacramento. KPBS spoke with her about her firing and the state's pathway to net zero emissions.
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The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ issues.
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Starbucks and some of its baristas have been in a contentious fight over unionizing since 2021. Now, the Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have implications for unions far beyond Starbucks.
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State media described the drill as aimed at demonstrating the strength and diverse attack means of North Korea's nuclear forces amid deepening tensions with the United States and South Korea.
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Local environmental causes set up tents and promoted themselves at the San Diego County Earth Fair.
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The British government has pushed the plan as a way to deter asylum-seekers from taking boats to Britain. But the U.N. human rights office has warned aviation authorities not to take part.
- San Diego legislator proposes change to Medi-Cal
- He swore to fix some of California’s deadliest jails. He gave up
- NOURISH reimagines the food business to try to prevent food deserts
- A cheap drug may slow down aging. A study will determine if it works
- With homelessness on the rise, the Supreme Court weighs bans on sleeping outdoors