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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Immigrant rights activists in San Diego rallied today in support of a federal immigration overhaul. -
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KPBS Midday EditionNewly elected Mayor Bob Filner delivered his inaugural State of the City address Tuesday to a full house at Balboa Theater. -
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The San Diego County Republican Party is trying to step up its game. One of its first steps is appointing a new executive director.
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