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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
Ocean Beach Businesses Welcome News Of Pier Reopening
- May 7
- By John Carroll
A few weeks after an engineering report said the OB Pier had reached the end of its service life, the city said it will reopen. Still, its long-term future is anything but certain.
San Diego Buildings To Be Lit In Red For Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women
- May 5
- By City News Service, John Carroll
Several of San Diego's most prominent sites will be lit in red Wednesday night in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Awareness Day.
Santee Father Questioned By Sheriff's Deputies After Changing Daughter's Diaper In Public
- April 30
- By John Carroll
A Santee father says a Sheriff's Deputy questioned him, including asking him repeatedly if he had a record, after he changed his daughter's diaper at a Santee shopping center.
Supervisor Joel Anderson: Too Many Sex Offenders Are Being Placed In East County Homes
- April 28
- By John Carroll
Too many convicted sex offenders who've served their time are being dumped in East County homes, according to District 2 Supervisor Joel Anderson.
Millions Available For Rental Assistance, But Not Everyone Who Needs It Is Trying To Get It
- April 27
- By John Carroll
A major effort is underway to get members of the Latinx community to take advantage of tens of millions of dollars to help with rent.
Museum Of Us Is Changing More Than Its Name As It Reopens
- April 21
- By John Carroll
The Museum of Us, formerly known as the Museum of Man, reopened today for the first time in months. They've made some changes, including one that might surprise you.
Beloved Ocean Beach Pier Faces Uncertain Future
- April 16
- By John Carroll
It is an icon of Ocean Beach. But a new engineering report shows the OB Pier is in bad shape. It might have to be demolished.
San Diego Symphony Prepares To Open 'The Shell'
- April 13
- By John Carroll
It was supposed to open last year, but then the pandemic hit. Now, the San Diego Symphony is preparing to open its spectacular new waterfront venue, The Shell.
As California Opens Vaccine Eligibility For Those 50-Plus, Supply Problems Persist
- March 31
- By John Carroll
It's estimated 400,000 people will now be added to the eligibility list.
Effort Underway To Build Bridge In Mission Trails Park After Hiker Drowned
- March 26
- By John Carroll
Twenty-one year old Max Lenail was an experienced hiker. But the swift waters of the San Diego River were too much on Jan. 29, 2021 and he drowned while trying to cross the river in Mission Trails Regional Park. Now his parents are working to get a bridge built.
Stories featuring work by John Carroll
San Diego Coronavirus Deaths Increase By 12, County Advises No Experimental Treatments
- April 7, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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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