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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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. -
KPBS Midday EditionLeslie Furcron was injured after being shot in the forehead during a protest in front of the La Mesa Police Department headquarters May 30. -
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. -
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.
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Here are a few ideas for places to go in San Diego with your kids when you have to stay indoors. -
The U.S. Association of Blind Athletes held a team selection camp Oct. 27-30 at the Salt Creek Community Park Soccer Arena in Chula Vista. -
The strike started on Dec. 17 and disrupted trash services for Chula Vista and portions of the city of San Diego.
- County official overseeing animal shelters complained of 'shit dogs,' too few euthanasias in voice message
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- A rivalry over $50 million meant to clean cross-border rivers is brewing
- City Council approves phased-in $25/hour minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Nathan Fletcher's accuser seeks restraining order against Lorena Gonzalez