Lara McCaffrey
Social Media StrategistAs social media strategist, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for connecting and engaging with our social media audiences. 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.
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Mexican voters in San Diego and Tijuana were at the polls Sunday voting in a historic presidential election. Claudia Sheinbaum, an environmental scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, was overwhelmingly elected as the country's first woman president. -
Border wait times across the San Diego-Tijuana region are high, impacting people’s quality of life and the regional economy. -
The vote comes after an investigation into accusations that Phelps bullied Del Norte High School students. -
The chain’s closure is disappointing for many but may have the biggest effect on communities with low food access. -
FEMA assistance and some SBA loan applications close on April 19. Recovery Centers are also closing.
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On Thursday, SDG&E begun power restoration patrols in areas where weather has improved. -
As of Wednesday, 683 customers in Boulevard and Campo have their power shut off. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions