Leon Messenie
Director of EngineeringLeon Messenie is a former KPBS staff member.
Leon Messenie has worked in the engineering department at KPBS for 32 years and currently serves as the Director of Engineering. Leon has also worked as a freelance engineer for several media networks, specializing in sports audio engineering. Leon Messenie started his career in the commercial broadcasting industry at KREX Grand Junction, Colorado. He then moved on to KTNV and KVBC in Las Vegas, Nevada before moving to San Diego and joining KPBS. Leon is a past member of the PBS Enterprise Technology Advisory Committee where he served as Chairman for four years.
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AfghanEvac said the man had lawful parole in the U.S. and was detained when he went for his first immigration hearing. -
Reports of immigration detentions following court hearings are on the rise — including the case of an Afghan refugee who aided U.S. troops. KPBS reporter Tania Thorne has the story, including video of ICE detaining the man after his immigration hearing in San Diego.
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A San Diego pediatrician explains why masking remains an important health option, even as some protesters face detention for wearing them. -
President Trump’s recent comment that protesters should not be allowed to wear masks is raising concerns among health experts. After several people were reportedly detained at “No Kings” protests for wearing or distributing masks, one San Diego physician explains to KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco why masking remains an important public health tool.
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Trump will return to Washington on Monday night after having dinner with the G7 leaders. He had originally been slated to leave Canada on Tuesday evening. -
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