Meet the Team

John Carroll

General Assignment Reporter & Anchor

John Carroll is a general assignment reporter and anchor at KPBS. He loves coming up with story ideas that are not being covered elsewhere, but he’s also ready to cover the breaking news of the day.

John 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, he has worked in Reno, Los Angeles, and San Diego. He has worked as a reporter for San Diego’s Channel 10 and a weekend reporter/anchor at San Diego’s CW6.

John loves being at KPBS because he’s given the support and the resources needed to do the kind of thorough, fair reporting the KPBS audience relies on.

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MORE STORIES BY THIS AUTHOR

KPBS Evening Edition

Pandemic Profile: How An Imam And His Clairemont Congregation Are Staying In Touch

John Carroll

Imam Taha Hassane leads the largest Muslim congregation in San Diego County. We checked in to find out how he is leading his congregation in the challenging era of COVID-19.
KPBS Evening Edition

Pandemic Profile: Carlsbad Rabbi On How He, His Congregation Are Surviving COVID-19 Crisis

John Carroll

"Am I going to curse the darkness, or am I going to try and kindle a light?" A Carlsbad rabbi tells us how he and his congregation are coping with COVID-19.
Arts & Culture

While Balboa Park's Museums Endure COVID-19 Closures, They Look To The Future

John Carroll

The months since the pandemic hit have been tough for Balboa Park's museums, attractions and other institutions. But now, with vaccines on the horizon, they look to the day when they can reopen.
KPBS Evening Edition

Balboa Park Museums Doing What They Can To Survive During The Pandemic

John Carroll

Some of the museums and attractions in Balboa Park have stayed closed since the pandemic hit. Others have reopened, only to have to close again. It has been a struggle for all of them.
Economy

Small Business Saturday Especially Important During Pandemic

John Carroll

Small Business Saturday is 10 years old now, but it's more important than ever this year due to the pandemic.
Health

San Diego Humane Society Staying Strong During Pandemic

John Carroll

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many businesses and nonprofits to struggle, but San Diego's Humane Society is actually thriving during this difficult time.