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, come with us as we pay a visit to a Spring Valley elementary school with a past history of flooding as it braces for El Niño. Also, Santee residents are set to vote on a proposed one percent sales tax increase. Next, an update on the Mayor’s Conference that was in town over the weekend. And, a look at the RUTH, Remember Us The Holocaust, exhibit at San Diego’s Central Library. -
First, the Acting Navy Secretary said eight service members attached to the USS Abraham Lincoln attempted suicide during their ongoing deployment. Then, we’ll tell you why dozens gathered in protest outside of Escondido’s City Hall. Next, our resident Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando reviews the film “Primetime.” And, a film photography lab in Chula Vista has also become a gathering place for artists and photographers alike.
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First, San Diego’s Board of Port Commissioners votes to rename a park in Barrio Logan in a continued effort to remove Cesar E. Chavez’s likeness. Next, officials gathered in Mission Trails Regional Park to share progress on a multi-year effort. Then, the Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve is closing for several months. And, we caught up with a San Diego based oil painter.
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First, SANDAG’s considering adding a public transit connection to San Diego International Airport … but there’s a catch. Also, a new executive order looks to help evaluate AI safety regulations. Next, Oceanside's only public access channel is at risk. And, one lady’s tribute to her dog turned into something more meaningful.
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First, the federal government is now proposing that the Head Start program exclusively feature “English only” instruction. Also, we check in with members of our local Haitian community as they navigate having their Temporary Protected Status removed. Then, we’ll tell you why several bike and pedestrian projects across the county are facing delays. And, a look into a new Padres partnership.
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First, following reporting from our Military and Veteran Reporter Andrew Dyer, Navy officials are now offering to relocate sailors during heat waves. Next, the San Diego City College student detained by ICE denied bail, but support for him remains. Also, a solar and battery storage project was unanimously approved by the board of supervisors despite the community’s opposition. And, some weekend events happening across the county that you and yours could take part in.
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At a glance: Padres games at Petco Park are a San Diego summer favorite. But prices for tickets, concessions, and everything else that goes into catching a game can run up the bill, especially for a family. KPBS went to a game at Petco Park to tally up the cost, and that total had reporter Jake Gotta looking for another — possibly cheaper — way to watch baseball. His search took him up the coast to Anaheim, where the Padres played against the Los Angeles Angels.
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