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 San Diego County Board of Supervisors today appointed Undersheriff Bill Gore to serve out the remaining term of retiring Sheriff Bill Kolender. -
The proposed expansion of San Diego’s convention center could cost around one billion dollars. But despite the high price tag and the down economy, the co-chair of the task force studying the project says he still thinks it should move forward. -
Rady Children’s Hospital hosted a get together over the weekend for kids who’ve received cochlear implants there. The Cochlear Implant team at Rady’s is working with about 250 families this year. The team identifies children with hearing problems who might be good candidates for the surgery. -
Two weeks into San Diego’s mandatory water conservation plan, the city’s experiencing a large increase in customer calls. -
San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders spoke out today against a decision by California’s Budget Conference committee to begin taking local gas tax revenue.
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San Diego Assemblywoman Lori Saldaña says taking money from cities and counties isn’t the first option for state lawmakers trying to balance California’s budget. But as KPBS reporter Katie Orr explains, Saldaña says no matter what happens local programs will be hurt.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools