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 slow economy is prompting contracting firms across the state to bid on construction projects in San Diego. But San Diego leaders would rather see the work for city contracts go to local companies.
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In the wake of the rape and murder of 17-year old Chelsea King, some people are calling for tougher laws to regulate sex offenders. Others say the laws we have aren't working. We look at what's being proposed, what laws are in place and what needs to change.
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San Diego’s business community wants to make visiting the city a better experience for foreign business travelers. There is now an organization to coordinate these visits. -
One of San Diego's most densely populated neighborhoods isn't connected to the trolley system, but plans are underway to change that. -
The ballots for some of San Diego's top elected positions are taking shape. Friday is the filing deadline for many county races.
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It's going to be more difficult for travelers flying out of Lindbergh Field to park at the airport. Construction at Terminal 2 will mean the loss of hundreds of parking spaces.
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