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John Carroll
General Assignment Reporter & Anchor
John Carroll was born in Long Beach, California. His affinity for the written and spoken word began as a young child. So it followed logically that he studied broadcast journalism at Pepperdine University, having fallen in love with the medium after a high school internship at WMAQ TV in Chicago.
Over the years, John’s profession would take him to Reno, Los Angeles and eventually home to San Diego where he reported at Channel 10 for several years before becoming the weekend anchor/reporter at CW6.
John is thrilled to now be a part of KPBS Radio & TV in his role as a general assignment reporter and Saturday morning radio news anchor. He loves coming up with story ideas that aren't being covered elsewhere, but he’s also ready to cover the breaking news of the day. In addition, he delivers the local news headlines on Saturday mornings during NPR's Weekend Edition. He also lends his talent to the station’s fundraising efforts as part of KPBS’ on-air fundraising team.
Recent Stories by John Carroll
TSA Debuts Coronavirus-Related Security Upgrades At San Diego International Airport
- Nov. 19
- By John Carroll
Just in time for the holiday travel season, the TSA has introduced a number of security upgrades at San Diego International Airport. They're designed to keep passengers and TSA officers safe during the pandemic.
County Issues Cease-And-Desist Orders To Organizations For Violating COVID-19 Health Regulations
- Nov. 18
- By John Carroll
As the county issues cease and desist orders to organizations throughout the county for violating health orders, one county supervisor is calling for further crackdowns in the face of skyrocketing COVID-19 cases.
San Diego Air & Space Museum To Close Saturday Due To Pandemic Restrictions
- Nov. 12
- By City News Service, John Carroll
After reviewing options provided by the state of California regarding the coronavirus epidemic, the San Diego Air & Space Museum will close beginning Saturday, a spokesman said Wednesday.
San Diego Unified Announces Major COVID Testing Plan For Students & Staff
- Nov. 11
- By John Carroll
The San Diego Unified School District has announced a major COVID-19 testing plan for students and staff. It comes from a collaboration with the teacher's union and UC San Diego.
Stephen Whitburn Wins Race For San Diego City Council District 3
- Nov. 3
- By John Carroll
Candidate Stephen Whitburn has defeated Democrat challenger Toni Duran in the race for San Diego City Council District 3.
Joe LaCava Wins San Diego City Council District 1 Race
- Nov. 3
- By John Carroll
Joe LaCava and Will Moore largely agree on what to do about issues like homelessness, but when it comes to the controversial issue of short-term rentals, the two part company.
Business Owner Describes Roller Coaster Ride Dealing With COVID-19 Regulations
- Nov. 2
- By John Carroll
Businesses open, businesses closed. That plus a changing landscape of COVID-19 regulations makes running a bar and restaurant tough. One business owner described what it's like.
Results From Early Voting Will Include Many More Ballots In San Diego County Than In 2016
- Oct. 24
- By John Carroll
The County Registrar of Voters said first returns should come within a half hour of the polls closing at 8 p.m. on election day, Nov. 3. And Michael Vu said those returns will be the result of a huge number of ballots.
County Offering Free Flu Vaccines To Prevent COVID-19 And Influenza 'Twindemic'
- Oct. 22
- By John Carroll
The county said on Thursday that preventing a so-called 'twindemic' where people get COVID 19 and the flu is imperative. They announced free flu clinics and urged everyone to get vaccinated.
San Diego Has About 60 Miles Of Unpaved Roads, Councilwoman Moreno Wants To Change That
- Oct. 19
- By John Carroll
America's Finest City has more than 60 miles of unpaved streets and alleys. District 8 City Councilwoman Vivian Moreno is trying to change that.
Stories featuring work by John Carroll
San Diego Coronavirus Deaths Increase By 12, County Advises No Experimental Treatments
- April 7
- By City News Service
The new cases are the fewest reported in the county since March 28 and the second fewest in two weeks, but the number of deaths is by far the largest increase since the public health emergency began.
Confirmed COVID-19 Cases In San Diego County Approaches 2,500, Deaths Near 100
- April 22
- By City News Service
The county has reported 24 deaths from the respiratory illness over a two-day period, the deadliest two-day stretch since the coronavirus outbreak began.
Gov. Newsom Urges People To Avoid Holiday Gatherings
- July 2
- Kathleen Ronayne / Associated Press
Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging Californians to use common sense over the Fourth of July weekend by wearing masks and avoiding traditional gatherings with family and friends. The governor says the state won't be “going into everybody's backyard and enforcing" but people should be safe and thoughtful.
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The Old Globe Production Of 'Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas! On The Radio'
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