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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Our top picks for popular music in San Diego this season: garage rock, a country crooner, a sonic fusion of Arabic and Latin American music, and a theatrical metal show. -
We learn about what they are and how they'd work if passed. -
Units from Escondido Fire Department and County of San Diego Hazmat responded. -
No structural damage or injuries have been reported, but evacuation warnings are in place. -
California's public colleges are welcoming students back, but the new year comes with restrictions curbing student protests. -
The city of San Diego wants to reopen the historic Starlight Bowl in Balboa Park. It’s currently soliciting requests for proposals for the lease and renovation of the amphitheater. Starlight saw its last production in 2010. Plus, Sharp health care workers started unionizing last June but still don’t have a contract. They rallied in front of Sharp’s headquarters last week, demanding better pay and addressing what they say are staffing shortages. And Olympians from San Diego County are bringing back a slew of medals.
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The group Students for Justice in Palestine organized what they said would be the biggest protest in the history of the campus. -
Many are still staying in hotels and said those accommodations will expire in the next day or two. -
The race is on for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. The district includes parts of central and Southeast San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley.
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