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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KPBS Midday EditionCalifornia regulators plan to ban cars with combustible engines by 2035. That means there needs to be more charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and changes to how we use our electrical grid. Plus, why is the state funding fueling stations for hydrogen fuel cell cars if there's so few sales? -
October is not only spooky season, but also the season of freebies (for kids). -
Organizers of the Live Well Center’s public art program said the pieces were selected based on community member feedback — an attempt to create a building for the community. -
The three-day festival will bring more than 140 female surfers to Oceanside Pier to compete. -
KPBS Midday EditionIn 1963, as many as 250,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., to demand voting rights, fair wages, economic justice and more. Thousands again converged on Saturday for the March on Washington's 60th anniversary. -
Planned Parenthood officials say the cause of the fire is uncertain.
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The strike started on Dec. 17 and disrupted trash services for Chula Vista and portions of the city of San Diego. -
The door of a federally contracted armored vehicle flew open, spilling cash on both south and northbound lanes of the I-5. -
Emergency crews and authorities are cleaning up the wreckage and damage Tuesday caused by a small plane crash in Santee.
- Thousands of San Diego service members deployed to Middle East
- Ariane Fire stopped at 5 acres with all evacuation orders lifted
- In San Diego, rents rise slower where more homes are permitted
- San Diego Council committee passes $25 minimum wage for hospitality workers
- SDPD stops sharing data from controversial surveillance program