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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San Diego’s vaccination mandate for city employees is approaching. -
Nearly 195,000 utility customers in Southern California face the possibility of having their electricity shut off to prevent wildfires as Santa Ana winds develop. -
A boil water order is still in effect in East Village. Getting the all-clear from state regulators to lift it could take days. -
Two water main breaks continued flooding Sunday night in areas near downtown and Balboa Park. -
The fire fighters' union said they are pro-vaccine and they will follow the law. -
Despite the looming deadline, nearly 20% of the city’s staff is confirmed as unvaccinated.
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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.
