Lawrence K. Jackson
Producer/Host, San Diego News NowLawrence K. Jackson is the producer and host of KPBS’ San Diego News Now daily podcast.
Lawrence was born in Brooklyn, NY, and raised in Spring Valley, NY. He received his degree in broadcast journalism from the top-ranked S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Before joining the KPBS team and moving to San Diego, Lawrence was a co-host for NBC News' "Stay Tuned," PEOPLE (The TV Show!), a reboot of MTV's "Total Request Live," as well as a production assistant with CBS New York.
Lawrence received a 2020 DigiDay Award while at NBC and was a featured speaker for their 2019 NBCUniversal Intern class, a lecturer for the annual Sankofa Alumni series at Syracuse University and a keynote speaker at Fairfield University. He is an alum of the IRTS Foundation, as well as the T. Howard Foundation. The latter honored him with their "Rising Star" award at their 25th Anniversary Diversity Awards Gala.
Lawrence prides himself in upholding journalistic standards and practices, all while centering a human-first approach that brings stories to life with authenticity and depth.
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First, a candidate with ties to a ten billion dollar data center project is also running for a board seat on Imperial County’s water and power agency. Then, we’ll tell you how and why trust in elections has decreased. Also, a look at e-bike injuries as the full San Diego City Council will soon make a decision on proposed e-bike regulations. And, Nascar is coming to Naval Air Station North Island. Plus, the Coronado Unified School District might be tightening its cell phone policies. -
First, we’ll tell you how a long-standing tradition was manipulated by two locals. Then, the mental health impact of ICE detaining kids and their parents. Also, we dive deeper into the cost of transportation and offer some ideas on how to save a buck. And, a local exhibit that takes inspiration from the artist's Iranian childhood. We will also tell you about some weekend events happening across the county.
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First, thousands have been deported across the county, we spoke with one family who shared their detention story with us. Then, a multi-year study tracks the impact that financial support and training is having on the lives of women in Tijuana. Also, we tell you about our findings as to why SDG&E rates have climbed so high. We also hear about San Diego’s largest business organization weighing in on the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Lastly, San Diego’s largest school district says it's found a way to close its budget gap.
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First, the county has officially made good on their promise to sue the Department of Homeland Security if not granted access inside the Otay Mesa Detention Center. Also, we bring you a story about how a simple blood test could help to predict dementia. Last but not least, we visit a local gathering place that’s rooted in community and ancestral connection.
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First, ten days into the war with Iran and we are still unclear on how or what an ending to the conflict would look like. Also, Lemon Grove’s city council is one step closer to an ordinance that could expand protections for renters. We’ll also tell you about the San Diego Zoo’s new lease with the city. Then, we’ll bring you to a place so eclectic that it can be hard to describe in March’s Museum A Month. Lastly,we bring you the details about a new play commissioned by The Old Globe.
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First, as we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan, local Muslims say ongoing conflict in the Middle East is a top concern. Also, a new state law is giving school board members a shot at a major pay raise. Then, we spoke with locals about what they feel being American means as this year marks 250 years since The Declaration of Independence was signed. Lastly, a conversation with the curator behind an exhibition currently showing at UCSD’s Mandeville Art Gallery.
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