
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 Robert A. Heinlein Blood Drive is the San Diego Blood Bank’s largest and longest-running event. It began in 1977.
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Originally published in 2024, this guide from KPBS readers is packed with real Comic-Con tips for newbies and pros alike — and it still holds up for 2025.
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Comic-Con is for everyone — this guide breaks down what disabled attendees need to know, from service animal policies to wheelchair seating and quiet rooms.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents made arrests Friday afternoon at Buona Forchetta, an Italian restaurant in the South Park neighborhood of San Diego.
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Following the recent jet plane crash into San Diego's Murphy Canyon neighborhood, KPBS examined the history of plane crashes impacting San Diego's residential areas.
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Some advocates for sexual assault survivors said the clearing of the backlog can bring closure for some survivors and lead to improvements in public safety.
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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.
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Skateboarding is part of the Olympic program for the second time in history.
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The fire was 50% contained Wednesday morning.
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