Katie Anastas
Education ReporterKatie Anastas covers education for KPBS News, from preschools and TK to universities and community colleges. Katie has covered school closures, child care shortages, Alaska Native education and statewide school funding issues for Alaska Public Media. In New York City, she reported on a controversial admissions process at the city's elite public high schools.
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A ballot measure passed by voters in 2022 allows the city to consider charging single-family homes for trash collection. -
The start of fall semester marks the launch of several new programs at Crawford High School. -
The city is looking for someone to renovate and reopen the 3,600-seat outdoor amphitheater. -
The increase in demand for assistance comes as shelters remain full. -
Panda fans, local officials and even the governor of California were on hand for the grand opening of Panda Ridge. -
Ten potential victims were also found and offered services. One is 16 years old.
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A group of Americans, including San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria and representatives from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Wednesday joined farewell ceremonies in China for two giant pandas coming to San Diego this summer. -
Search-and-rescue teams looking for a hiker who got lost on Black Mountain over the weekend found a body believed to be that of the missing woman Monday. -
Marine life off the Los Angeles coast may still be impacted by the effects of a long-disused DDT dumping site.
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