Jake Gotta
Social Media Host and ReporterJake Gotta is a social media host and reporter for KPBS. His focus on social media helps reach new audiences and with Public Matters, he creates content that shares stories on politics and governance, discusses important issues and informs the public on how they can get involved.
Jake has been a reporter covering local and state issues in Southern California for five years as an independent journalist and with the Long Beach Post, Long Beach Watchdog, and ABC 10News (KGTV).
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Rents in San Diego for a 1-bedroom apartment decreased by 5.6% year-over-year, more than every city in the top 20 priciest markets except New Haven, CT -
City leaders want drivers to slow down but it could cost hundreds of millions to clear a lengthy backlog of traffic safety installations. -
Many of those surveyed said concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at polling places contributed to their declining trust. -
Community concerns over parking and traffic jams led the council to approve reconfiguring the bike lane. -
With Proposition 50 passing in November, California has new congressional districts for this year’s midterm elections. -
A KPBS analysis shows police traffic stops in the city of San Diego have fallen by about 57% and traffic deaths increased by 47% since 2014.
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A record 94,000 people participated in 21 separate "No Kings" protests in San Diego County on Saturday, organizers said on Monday. -
The largest rally and march took place in downtown San Diego at Waterfront Park next to the County Administration Center. It was one of more than 20 protests held across the county. -
The Dhillon Law Group filed the lawsuit, arguing the map illegally uses race to redraw the map in favor of Hispanic voters. They're asking the court to block the new districts before the 2026 elections.
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