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Lara McCaffrey
Web Producer
As web producer, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for writing web stories, copy editing and updating the station’s website. Prior to joining KPBS, Lara worked as a freelance journalist for San Diego CityBeat, HerMoney, OK Whatever, Out There podcast and more.
She also interned for Psychology Today and reached millions of readers as a senior content creator at digital media company 101 Network.
Lara has a master's in journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in political science from University of California, San Diego.
Recent Stories by Lara McCaffrey
San Diego County Politicians React To Biden, Harris Inauguration
- Jan. 20
- By City News Service, Lara McCaffrey
Some of San Diego County’s political leaders released statements Wednesday in reaction to the inauguration.
Playgrounds To Remain Open In San Diego County
- Dec. 9, 2020
- By Andrew Bowen, City News Service, Lara McCaffrey
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered playgrounds closed last week under the new stay-at-home order. But parents and state lawmakers pushed back.
Natural Reserves Closed Through Monday Due To California Wildfires
- Sept. 12, 2020
- By Lara McCaffrey
California Department of Fish and Wildlife closed 49 of its wildlife areas and ecological reserves that are near U.S. Forest Service boundaries.
Protesters Gather In La Mesa To Demand Justice For Women Of Color
- Aug. 1, 2020
- By City News Service, Lara McCaffrey
Demonstrators gathered Saturday at La Mesa City Hall to demand justice for women of color as the city set temporary restrictions in a two-block downtown zone.
La Mesa Police Release Bodycam Video, ID Officer Who Shot Grandmother With Bean Bag Round During Protest
- July 22, 2020
- By Alexander Nguyen, Lara McCaffrey, Max Rivlin-Nadler
Leslie Furcron was injured after being shot in the forehead during a protest in front of the La Mesa Police Department headquarters May 30.
Sailors Injured In Three-Alarm Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard At Naval Base San Diego
- July 12, 2020
- By City News Service, Lara McCaffrey, Matt Hoffman
Seventeen sailors and four civilians were sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a fire broke out aboard the amphibious assault ship Sunday.
Cool Zones Designated Across San Diego County As Hot Temperatures Soar
- July 11, 2020
- By City News Service, John Carroll, Lara McCaffrey
San Diego is hot and humid this weekend with heat advisories in several areas. To help beat the hot weather, the county has set up locations to cool off.
Free And Fun Activities This Summer For Kids In San Diego
- July 11, 2020
- By Lara McCaffrey
From free books and movies to exploring parks and trails, there’s lots to do this summer that’s easy on the wallet.
City Approves Agreement For SDSU To Purchase Mission Valley Stadium Site
- July 1, 2020
- By Lara McCaffrey
Leaders at SDSU and the city of San Diego have completed one of the largest most complex real estate deals in the city’s history.
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