John Carroll
General Assignment Reporter & AnchorJohn 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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San Diego arts programs have been struggling under the coronavirus shutdowns. That includes arts education programs for kids. One that's been around for more than 55 years is working to adapt to the new reality. -
San Diego is home to the second-largest Somali community in the United States. Financially, they've been hit hard by the coronavirus, and they face a big barrier when it comes to asking for help. -
The Humane Society is distributing 70,000 pounds of pet food and supplies across the county. -
KPBS Midday EditionCoronavirus is affecting all of us and it can get overwhelming. We hear from experts with advice on how to cope, maybe even find some silver linings in this time of crisis. -
KPBS Midday EditionWith all the craziness surrounding coronavirus, a lot of us are finding refuge in our gardens. Gardening expert and host of the KPBS program 'A Growing Passion' has some tips every gardener needs to know. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe school year for students in the San Diego Unified School District will continue on, just without any students in the classroom. The district is ramping up remote instruction for its teachers and more than 100,000 students.
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San Diego will make more than $42 million in federal emergency rental assistance available to city residents. -
San Diego County officials Thursday announced 19 school districts and charter schools will see improved access to the internet thanks to $2 million in county funds intended to bridge a digital divide between students during distance-learning. -
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