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Jade Hindmon
KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host
Jade Hindmon is KPBS Midday Edition co-host. Prior to making San Diego home, Jade worked in markets across the Southeast and Midwest, building a network of sources to tell the stories of people in each community. She worked as a multimedia journalist and anchor at WRTV in Indianapolis. While there, she launched “The Weekend Edition of Good Morning Indiana” and generated breaking news content for both broadcast and digital platforms.
Prior to Indianapolis, she was an anchor and multimedia journalist at FOX Carolina in Greenville, SC. As part of that Emmy Award winning team, she covered elections, landed exclusive interviews, and interviewed presidential candidates. Jade also had the opportunity to cover international news and was able to travel to South Africa during the 2010 World Cup.
Jade is a three-time Emmy nominee, a National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Finalist, and the recipient of a South Carolina Associated Press Award.
She is a proud graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
Recent Stories by Jade Hindmon
Author Gretchen Rubin Joins Clutter Conversation With New Book
- March 18
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
Bestselling self-help author Gretchen Rubin is discussing her new book, “Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter & Organize To Make More Room For Happiness,” at two events in San Diego on Tuesday.
California Restaurant Association Suing To Stop Polystyrene Ban In San Diego
- March 14
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
The ban is set to go into effect on May 24.
Local Artist, Karl Denson, Talks New Album And Inspiration
- March 14
- By Jade Hindmon, Kurt Kohnen
Denson talks about the inspiration behind his band's new album, "Gnomes and Badgers."
Study: Rising Sea Levels Could Cost More Than California's Worst Wildfires
- March 13
- By Jade Hindmon, Marissa Cabrera
A new U.S. Geological Survey study looks at the potential impacts of sea level rise when combined with other factors such as storm-driven flooding and beach erosion.
Local Group Marks Endometriosis Awareness Month With Documentary Screening
- March 12
- By Jade Hindmon
A local organization, Bloomin' Uterus, is marking endometriosis awareness month with a documentary screening and march.
San Diego Author Don Winslow On 'The Border'
- March 11
- By Jade Hindmon
Best Selling Author Don Winslow will be making his rounds in San Diego this week to talk about part three of his cartel trilogy.
San Diego's Top Weekend Arts Events: Joffrey, 'Angels' And Mariachis
- March 8
- By Jade Hindmon, Nina Garin
Whether you like ballet or ballet folklorico this weekend is filled with all kinds of dance. Plus Tony Kushner's epic "Angels in America" opens at Cygnet Theater.
CSU San Marcos President Talks About Leadership, Legacy And Her Retirement
- March 7
- By Jade Hindmon, Megan Burke
Karen Haynes will retire as CSU San Marcos president in June. She talks about the new generation of female presidents and how women's leadership has changed CSU.
State Sen. Hueso Says Public Records Bill Intended To Reduce Frivolous Lawsuits
- March 5
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
California’s Public Records Act gives the public access to government records. But a new bill, if passed, would require anyone requesting public records to go to mediation with a public agency before suing to obtain them. It would also make it harder to collect attorney’s fees from public agencies not complying with the law.
Report Finds Predominantly White Schools Receive $23B More Than Everyone Else
- March 5
- By Jade Hindmon
A recent report from the non-profit EDBuild demonstrates inequality in school funding and suggests ways to level education. The report found the funding gap in California is particularly problematic.