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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While Comic-Con Special Edition is a smaller event than in previous years, some attendees were just grateful to get back into costume. -
Southeastern San Diego County is under a flash flood warning until 5:15 p.m. Friday due to thunderstorms. -
Some of San Diego County’s political leaders released statements Wednesday in reaction to the inauguration. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered playgrounds closed last week under the new stay-at-home order. But parents and state lawmakers pushed back. -
California Department of Fish and Wildlife closed 49 of its wildlife areas and ecological reserves that are near U.S. Forest Service boundaries. -
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.
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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.
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