Meet the Team

Lara McCaffrey

Social Media Strategist

As 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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San Diego Councilmember Stephen Whitburn elected chair of MTS

Lara McCaffrey

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Whitburn had been the acting board chair following former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher resigning from the post.
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MTS Minibus and Access service may be impacted by work stoppage

Lara McCaffrey

The services’ operator is currently in contract negotiations with Teamsters Local 542 which represents employees of these MTS transit options.
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32 years later, SDMAs still highlighting local music

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Lara McCaffrey

The San Diego Music Awards were founded in 1991. Thirty-two years later, it still remains important to some in the local music community.
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A virtual border wall

Lara McCaffrey

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Debbie Cruz

There’s a virtual wall at the U.S.-Mexico border. It’s a mass network of nearly 300 surveillance cameras, motion sensors and drones. Plus, California’s status as a safe haven for reproductive rights could be undermined Friday, depending on how the U.S. Supreme Court rules on access to a commonly used abortion drug. Then, it’s a weekend of celebrations in San Diego County — Chicano Park Day, Earth Day and Shakespeare’s 459th birthday.
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El Cajon wants to pause county programs

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Brooke Ruth

Lara McCaffrey

El Cajon officials are angry after two registered sex offenders were arrested for allegedly raping minors while staying at an El Cajon motel through a county program. City officials want motels to temporarily stop accepting clients from county programs. Then, an ordinance to ban camping in public places in the city of San Diego moved to the full city council. There’s questions about how it will be enforced if it passes. Plus, a study from UC San Diego suggests that home ownership grows as inflation grows.
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New rules for solar start Friday

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Brooke Ruth

Debbie Cruz

Californians who install rooftop solar after Friday will now earn less for the electricity they generate thanks to new energy rules kicking in Friday. The solar industry has seen an influx of customers rushing to secure lower rates, but some worry that boom will become a bust. Then, artificial intelligence has caused San Diego-based tech company Qualcomm to remodel its mission. Finally, our local deserts have two major art events — Coachella and Desert X. We’ll have details and tips on how to go.