Kitty Alvarado
General Assignment ReporterKitty Alvarado is a general assignment reporter at KPBS. Kitty is a Southern California native who has covered some of the Southland's biggest news stories including wildfires, drought, earthquakes and the pandemic. In her 16 years as a reporter, Kitty has worked for a local paper in Fallbrook and TV news stations KZSW in Temecula, Current TV in Culver City, and NBC Palm Springs.
She's a first-generation Mexican American and is fluent in Spanish. Kitty's husband and two sons are first responders, giving her a unique perspective and insight into fire and crisis coverage.
Kitty says she puts her heart into every story she's entrusted to tell and is excited to be a part of the KPBS News team and is honored to serve the people who live and work in San Diego County.
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A vigil and protest against white supremacy and gun violence were held at Balboa Park. -
Environmental advocates say the bluff failure shows the urgency of alternative beach access.
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer said the one-year pilot program would help address the current backlog in immigration courts.
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A new study shows downtown San Diego is thriving, and projections for growth are strong.
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KPBS took many of the questions people have about this case to a prominent San Diego County attorney. Here are her responses.
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The three-day event is filled with hands-on scenarios that, when put to use in real incidents, will save lives.
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While last year's flu season was mild thanks to lockdowns and social distancing, doctors this year are urging the public to get their shots.
