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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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. -
The Miramar Landfill has been getting a couple more tons of trash every month since the pandemic began. San Diego's Deputy Director of Environmental Services explains why.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County residents age 12 and up are now eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. -
Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Nora Vargas will create the policy to be brought for a vote before the board at its meeting on April 6. The details of the policy are unclear at this time. -
San Diego County rescheduled hundreds of COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to weather-related shortages Thursday as public health officials reported 810 new viral infections and 36 deaths.
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