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Marissa Cabrera

News Producer, KPBS Midday Edition

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Marissa 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 Edition

San Diego's Homeless Brace For Freezing Temperatures

Maureen Cavanaugh

Marissa Cabrera

Peggy Pico

A cold snap takes a toll on the homeless in San Diego County over the weekend. So why are two long-awaited shelters still sitting empty?
KPBS Midday Edition

Brown's Budget: Calif. Rebounding With Tax Hikes

Maureen Cavanaugh

Marissa Cabrera

Amita Sharma

Associated Press

Riding a wave of new tax revenue, California's spending plan for the coming fiscal year will rise by 7 percent, a powerful indication that the state that came to symbolize fiscal mismanagement during the heart of the recession is emerging into brighter days.
KPBS Midday Edition

California Isn't Getting Any Younger, New Report Shows

Maureen Cavanaugh

Marissa Cabrera

Peggy Pico

Fewer kids, more retirees. A new report shows California's child population is shrinking and will only make up a small fraction of the population by 2030.
KPBS Midday Edition

Camp Pendleton Marines Subject To Random Breathalyzer Tests

Maureen Cavanaugh

Marissa Cabrera

Peggy Pico

Marines at Camp Pendleton and other bases are about to be subject to a crackdown by the military. As of January 1, random breathalyzer tests will be administered to Marines.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego Could Lose $41 Million Next Year Through Redevelopment, Pension Costs

Alison St John

Marissa Cabrera

Katie Orr

Peggy Pico

City News Service

San Diego got some bad news Wednesday about its redevelopment plans. The city's budget could also take a $41 million hit next year.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Onofre's Future Still Hangs In The Balance

Alison St John

Marissa Cabrera

Peggy Pico

Almost one year since the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station was abruptly shut down due to a unexpected equipment problems, the discussion continues over Southern California Edison's proposal to partially restart the plant.