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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Prices for housing, energy, and even child care make San Diego among the most expensive places to live in the country. We take a look at where things stand today and what efforts are underway to make the region more affordable.
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The weather forecast has led the Padres to cancel FanFest on Sunday.
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Many California cities have turned to law and order policies as the homelessness crisis spins out of control. National City, however, is trying a different approach: Instead of police, experienced caseworkers provide outreach to people experiencing homelessness. Plus, San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced his pick for the next San Diego Police chief — Assistant Police Chief Scott Wahl. The City Council will meet in the coming weeks to interview Wahl for the job. And ambulance company AMR has introduced a new training program aimed at hiring more female emergency technicians.
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There were no reports of any damage or public threats related to the quake.
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Dog parents were on high alert after social media posts claimed that rat poison was sprinkled around the dog park.
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Answer our four-question multiple-choice quiz and learn which candidates align with you on important issues.
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The race is on for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat. The district includes parts of central and southeastern San Diego, La Mesa, Lemon Grove and Spring Valley.
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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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The agency’s board of directors on Thursday called for an independent investigation into sexual assault and harassment allegations made by a former MTS employee against former MTS board president Nathan Fletcher.
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