Leslie Gonzalez
Web ProducerLeslie Gonzalez is a freelance writer and editor from San Diego, California. Her works of fiction are published in Mythos magazine and Indie IT Press, and her editorial work is published on “LOCALE,” “OK Whatever,” and “Flaunt.”
Prior to working for KPBS as a web producer, Leslie was the fiction editor for “Kelp Journal,” a content creator for “Novelty 101,” and a blog editor for “The Coachella Review.” Leslie has performed her stories with the Desert Sun Storytellers Project on stage in front of a live audience. Her writing primarily focuses on mental health issues, cultural adversity and identity, entertainment, fiction, and commercial content creation.
She earned her BA in creative writing from California State University, Northridge and her MFA in fiction from University of California, Riverside at Palm Desert.
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From book clubs to author events, explore how San Diego’s literary scene can inspire your reading resolutions. -
San Diego's local booksellers and librarians reveal their most anticipated book releases for 2025 — perfect for fans of mystery, fantasy, nonfiction and more. -
X Ambassadors perform at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, California where they played songs from their new album "Townie" while playing familiar hits like "Unsteady" and "Renegades." -
Want to know where you can lend a hand and volunteer? KPBS has compiled a list of local organizations where you can help make a difference. -
An odor advisory was was issued Monday weeks after the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District unveiled their new odor alert system. -
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in San Diego with a range of events honoring Kumeyaay culture, resilience and tradition. Here are some events near you.
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Around 13,000 customers lost power Tuesday morning in San Diego County, with the majority of those affected in North County.
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- Firings and a ‘no confidence’ vote rock Imperial County government
- San Diego County releases dashboard compiling on South County sewage
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