Laura Wingard
News and Digital EditorLaura Wingard previously served as a news and digital editor. In that role, she managed a team of producers responsible for presenting news stories and features for KPBS’ online audience and promoting those stories through social media. Laura joined KPBS after working as a top editor at three metropolitan newspapers in California and Nevada, including The San Diego Union-Tribune. As metro editor at the U-T, she directed coverage of the October 2007 wildfires and the 2010 disappearance of Poway teenager Chelsea King. She also oversaw the reporting on San Diego's pension crisis and the resignation of Mayor Dick Murphy. Before joining the U-T, Laura worked at the Las Vegas Review-Journal as the city editor and as an award-winning reporter covering the environment and politics. She also was the assistant managing editor for metro at The Press-Enterprise in Riverside. She earned her bachelor's degree at California State University, Fullerton, with a double major in communications/journalism and political science.
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Fifteen years after the EPA said greenhouse gasses are a danger to public health, the agency finalized rules to limit climate-warming pollution from existing coal and new gas power plants.
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Vista is backing up its climate action goals with its first environmental commission. It’s made up of local residents, and includes one the city's first Spanish-speaking commissioners.
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A pilot program in North County is teaching students about nutrition, where their food comes from and encourages them to try vegetables they may not have tried before.
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A Camp Pendleton Marine assigned to a light attack helicopter squadron died at the base Tuesday.
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The renowned Philippine arts company PASACAT has faced flood after flood in recent years, but still hopes to hold tight to its South Bay roots.
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A new rule in California aims to limit health care price increases to just 3% each year. The Health Care Affordability Board approved the rule on Wednesday.
- Whistleblower says Caltrans has 'long way to go' to shift away from car culture
- Carlsbad reviews recommendations to move street away from coast
- British Airways doubles flights to London from San Diego International Airport
- Oceanside city officials, police, street artists collaborate on mural project
- Big City Mayors, led by Todd Gloria, urge Newsom and legislature to avoid cuts