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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San Diego Mayor's says the choice of local resident Alan Bersin as the country's new Border Czar could benefit the city.
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It may soon cost more money to use public transit in San Diego. Fare increases are being considered for two regional transit providers.
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How is the nation's economic crisis impacting the San Diego Food Bank? KPBS Metro Reporter Katie Orr joins us to talk about her recent report on the increased demand at the local Food Bank. We also speak to a Food Bank board member about how the organization is dealing with the increased demand, what challenges they are facing right now, and how they are expanding the services they offer through the San Diego Food Bank's Community Cares Project.
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San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders will present his budget to the city council this week. The city is facing a 60 million dollar budget shortfall. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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Chula Vista is looking for a new police chief. The man who currently holds the position has decided to step down after 17 years in the job. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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About a thousand people turned up at the San Diego Food Bank yesterday to receive food and gather information on social services. The crowd was greeted by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. KP
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