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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The race is on in the District 1 San Diego County Supervisor special election. We break down the platforms of each candidate as ballots are on their way to registered voters. Plus, Chula Vista is preparing to welcome the long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort — a massive hotel that will sit on the city’s bayfront. The company behind the resort is hosting a series of job fairs over the next few weeks. And San Diego government officials are considering an increase to the city's cannabis business tax to help close a budget deficit. -
Answer our six-question multiple-choice quiz and find out which candidates align with you on important issues before the 2025 special primary election for county supervisor in District 1. -
The Social Security administration said it’s going to cut 7,000 jobs to comply with the Trump administration’s orders. Those cuts could include a non-public facing Social Security office in Carlsbad. Plus, San Diego Assemblymember Chris Ward introduced a bill that would ban surveillance pricing. It’s a practice that leads merchants to charge different prices to different people. And a new shelter in Tijuana is supporting the LGBTQ+ migrant community.
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In 2021, San Diego became the first border county in the U.S. to offer free legal representation for people in immigration court. The Immigrant Legal Defense Program has helped hundreds of people avoid deportation. Then, the city of San Diego is preparing to lower speed limits on a handful of commercial streets, as part of a larger plan to improve traffic safety. And it’s the last week of Museum Month, a month-long event with half-price admission at more than 70 museums and cultural institutions.
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Thirty-one positions were cut, including COO Eric Dargan. Gloria will assume the role of city manager. -
Plans for a new congregate homeless shelter at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street were abandoned, but the city of San Diego is looking at other options. Plus, the avian flu is keeping eggs expensive and scarce. One egg farm in Lakeside is trying to keep their prices reasonable. And KPBS investigates Vista-based Dr. Bronner’s after a lawsuit alleges the company has turned a blind eye to an internal culture of drug use.
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A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego. -
Our top picks for classical and jazz music in San Diego this season: Samara Joy; a binational jazz fest; legendary French band Cortex; folk-inspired compositions with the La Jolla Symphony; and contemporary, experimental composer Sarah Hennies. -
Skateboarding is part of the Olympic program for the second time in history.
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- Housing officials warn San Diego's ADU reforms may violate state law
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