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 Jerry Sanders will give his annual State of the City speech tonight. KPBS reporter Katie Orr spoke with two local organizations about what they hope to hear.
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A local organization says the number of homeless people in San Diego County has risen 11 percent in the past two years. That updates the findings of a national report released today that shows the num
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The days of walking into a store and buying an official San Diego city street sign are over for now. The City Store closes for good today. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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The Chula Vista city council will decide tonight whether to declare a fiscal state of emergency for the city. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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San Diego City Council President Ben Hueso says the city will see millions of dollars in budget cuts in the upcoming year. KPBS reporter Katie Orr has details.
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The nationwide switch to digital TV is about six weeks away. San Diego officials want residents to be aware of the safety implications if theyre not ready for the change. KPBS reporter Katie Orr exp
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