Lara McCaffrey
Web ProducerAs web producer, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for writing web stories, copy editing and updating the station’s website. 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 biggest stories on readers’ minds this year: cost of living, homelessness and the elections. -
San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez said she won’t comply with a new county policy limiting local agencies’ cooperation with Immigration Customs and Enforcement. A local immigration attorney said that violates state law. Then, the city of San Diego is considering upping parking meter prices as it faces a potential budget deficit next year of more than a quarter billion dollars. And holidays mean spending quality time with family, or arguing with them. Some San Diegans share how they approach — or avoid — polarizing topics with family and friends. -
Jill Ellis is stepping down from her role as San Diego Wave FC’s president to become the chief football officer at FIFA. -
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After two months of closure, rail service between Orange County and San Diego County resumed Monday on both Metrolink and Amtrak lines. -
The group Students for Justice in Palestine organized what they said would be the biggest protest in the history of the campus.
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