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Katie Orr

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Having 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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  • Overall Crime Down in San Diego in 2008
    Katie Orr
    KPBS Public Broadcasting
    The San Diego Police Department today came out with its crime statistics for 2008. In general crime was down, but there were a few areas of concern. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
  • Boaters Must Switch to Digital Beacons
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    Televisions aren’t the only technology making the switch to digital. Beginning February first, the emergency beacons used by boaters must be digital as well.
  • SD Meeting With HUD to Discuss Mismanaged Grants
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    KPBS Public Broadcasting
    San Diego officials will meet with officials from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development tomorrow to talk about San Diego’s mismanagement of 13 million dollars in federal grants. KPBS
  • SD May Implement Water Rationing
    Katie Orr
    KPBS Public Broadcasting
    San Diego will start telling residents this summer how much water they can use before being fined. And Mayor Jerry Sanders is asking for the public’s input on how to develop a fair allocation system.
  • SDFD Looking for New Recruits
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    KPBS Public Broadcasting
    The San Diego Fire Department is looking for new recruits. But landing a spot this year will be a lot more competitive than in the past. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
  • Community Fights to Keep Redevelopment Money
    Katie Orr
    KPBS Public Broadcasting
    Grantville residents want to make sure San Diego can’t take any more development money from the community. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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