Katie Orr
AnchorHaving grown up in the San Diego neighborhood of University City, Katie Orr is back in familiar territory as KPBS’ Metro Reporter. She previously worked at WVXU in Cincinnati, Ohio where she served as a reporter and announcer, as well as host of the award winning Cincinnati Edition. She has also reported for WNIN in Evansville, Indiana and for Four Corners Broadcasting in Durango, Colorado. Katie has been recognized by the Indiana and Ohio chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists for her work as well as by the Hearst Journalism Awards and the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards. Katie graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University in 2003.
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The race to replace outgoing San Diego City Council President Tony Young is already taking shape. Young is resigning to become CEO of the local chapter of the American Red Cross. KPBS has details on one potential candidate. -
There’s a major shake-up happening at San Diego City Hall. Council President Tony Young is resigning his post. -
San Diego Mayor-elect Bob Filner announced today that he would keep Fire Chief Javier Mainar and Police Chief William Lansdowne when he begins his administration. Filner also said he’s going to put about $22 million into public safety in the next few months. -
San Diego labor groups have agreed to drop their opposition to the proposed Convention Center expansion. The mayor announced the deal with labor on Thursday. -
Democrat Bob Filner holds a slight lead over GOP Councilman Carl DeMaio in the race for San Diego mayor. -
The candidates for San Diego mayor made a final pitch to voters today.
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