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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The group, whose members are descendants of the area's first Spanish settlers, celebrated its 44th annual luncheon on Saturday. -
A new state law that aims to increase development near certain transit stops takes effect Wednesday. Cities across the state, including San Diego, are mapping out exactly where it will apply, and which areas may be delayed or exempted. -
The cajun creole restaurant and Black San Diego hosted local Black owned businesses for a Juneteenth celebration block party in North Park on Friday. -
The city is fighting an uphill battle against its own road system while efforts to reduce traffic volumes or raise new revenues stall, highlighting the unsustainability of car-oriented cities. -
The plan would keep rates stable for riders who rely on certain government benefits -
Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday said he would sign the budget, waiving his veto or line-item veto powers, but said he was less than pleased with some aspects.
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City leaders held a press conference on Monday to celebrate the milestone number of roadway lanes repaved through their in-house team -
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco received 49% of the vote, while Trump's pick, former Fox News Host Steve Hilton, got 44%. The remaining delegates voted to not endorse either candidate. -
A record 94,000 people participated in 21 separate "No Kings" protests in San Diego County on Saturday, organizers said on Monday.
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