Kenny Goldberg
Health ReporterKenny Goldberg covered health for KPBS, where he reported on a wide range of health-related topics. His radio and television work garnered three Golden Mike awards, Best in Show from the Society of Professional Journalists, and numerous other honors. He has also been awarded fellowships from the New York Times Foundation and the National Press Foundation. In addition to his work for KPBS, Kenny was a frequent contributor to the California Report, heard on public radio stations throughout California. A Seattle native, Kenny graduated from the University of Washington, and began his broadcasting career in the news departments of KOGO and KSDO in San Diego. In his spare time, Kenny loves to practice tai chi, hike, and travel with his wife, Angela.
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Health care firms spent more than $35 million on lobbying in California in 2011.
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A recent survey reveals the vast majority of Californians would prefer to die at home. But year after year, most people die in hospitals. A program at Sharp HealthCare is trying to change that. It's the only one of its kind in the county. -
County officials say 392 San Diegans committed suicide in 2011. That's the highest number in 23 years. -
A growing number of healthcare systems in California are adopting electronic medical records. But a new report shows there are a lot of bugs to be worked out.
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Despite the number of recent murder-suicides in San Diego County, mental health professionals say suicide is preventable.
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A new study reveals consumers can't count on smoke-free rental cars being the real thing.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- Community reacts after school board member comes out as transgender
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools