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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Despite being rid of the stay-at-home order, and being allowed outdoor dining, some business owners are still wary as they reflect on the tough times of pandemic. -
Ever since the County opened up COVID-19 vaccines to those 75 and older, KPBS has been hearing from seniors about the difficulty of getting an appointment online. -
Former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham was among 73 people pardoned by President Donald Trump hours before his term expired. -
How is one of San Diego's major arts organizations surviving during the pandemic? We find out in a conversation with San Diego Symphony CEO Martha Gilmer. -
County and federal authorities work to figure out why six people experienced allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine at the Petco Park super station. A San Diego health care worker shares her unpleasant experience. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a change in vaccine guidance Tuesday. The CDC is now urging states to give the vaccine to all adults 65 and older, along with those with pre-existing conditions.
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The San Diego Humane Society announced Tuesday it will waive all adoption fees for dogs 7 months and older through Sunday. -
"We are asking San Diegans to take these steps now, so we can help avoid a more dire situation in the near future." -
There are 16 Mobile Crisis Response Teams working different shifts daily all across San Diego County.
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