Marissa Cabrera
News Producer, KPBS Midday EditionMarissa Cabrera worked as a producer for KPBS Midday Edition and had previously served as a Newscast Producer for KPBS' Morning Edition. Before joining KPBS she reported on Vatican affairs, social, and cultural issues in Rome, Italy. She also contributed to a documentary on sex abuse in the Catholic Church. Marissa has worked as a multimedia journalist at various news stations in San Diego and Monterey as well as Columbia, Missouri. Marissa graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism.
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KPBS Midday EditionFormerly known as, "Anatomy of an Accent," this new play is a coming of age story that explores issues about identity and belonging. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Imperial Valley's bad air has long been blamed on agricultural burns. But a new study shows idling cars at the Calexico border crossing are having a bigger impact on poor air quality. -
KPBS Midday EditionFrom Ella Fitzgerald to the Grateful Dead, Bob Marley and Madonna, anthropology professor explains how live music concerts changed San Diego State. -
KPBS Midday EditionChula Vista native Paul Flores is bringing his award-winning play to Lincoln High School. The play, which explores gang violence, is about a former MS-13 member who is trying to figure out how to leave his gang life behind to reunite with his family. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego Housing Federation continues to advocate for affordable housing in the San Diego region as reports show the challenges in the housing market. -
KPBS Midday EditionA new study finds that while the number of San Diegans suffering from food insecurity is down there are still thousands that are impacted by hunger.
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