Maura Daly Phinney
Senior Producer and On-Air Fundraising ManagerMaura Daly Phinney produces both local and national television programs for KPBS including Panda Tales, about a year in the life of a baby panda at the San Diego Zoo; Tommy Emmanuel and Friends: Live from the Balboa Theatre; the Emmy award-winning performance program, Billy McLaughlin: Starry Night with Orchestra Nova; the Telly award-winning aerial production, San Diego Above and Beyond and most recently, A Salute to Vienna, which was taped at the historic Konzerthuas in Vienna in 2013. Maura also oversees the station's on-air fundraising efforts for both television and radio. Prior to joining KPBS in 2005, Phinney worked at four other PBS stations during her 20 year career in public broadcasting. Her programs have received numerous accolades, including multiple Emmys, a CINE Golden Eagle and Telly awards. She has also received three PBS Development awards and serves on several national advisory boards.
-
Home sales increased in San Diego County in July, while declining statewide, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday. -
Stream Season 4 now with KPBS Passport! Premieres Sundays, Aug. 24 - Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. After Season 3’s shocking finale, Dan and Jasper are consumed by grief. Dan throws himself into work whilst the Professor hides in his lectures, avoiding the police at all costs. But Helena, Jasper’s therapist, helps him face back up to his police work and the team tackle some complex and dangerous cases. But through the danger and mystery, love is very much in the air. -
Sticker shock for San Diegans and the rest of the country continues to worsen. The cost of food, housing, medical and child care has soared over the last year. In fact, San Diego has seen the highest price jumps in the country. Local businesses are also under pressure with tariffs. -
After Season 3’s shocking finale, Dan and Jasper are consumed by grief. Dan throws himself into work while the Professor hides in his lectures, avoiding the police at all costs. But Helena, Jasper’s therapist, helps him face back up to his police work and the team tackles complex and dangerous cases. But through the danger and mystery, love is very much in the air.
-
Across the inland valleys and in the mountains, meanwhile, the temperatures are likely to climb into the mid-90s to around 100 degrees or a little higher, according to meteorologists. -
Premieres Sundays, Aug. 24 - Sept. 28, 2025 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app. Join DCI Jess James, DI Sunny Khan, and their team as they investigate the hidden truth behind mysterious human remains found in East London.
- Defense Secretary Hegseth requires new 'pledge' for reporters at the Pentagon
- Cal State San Marcos sorority charter revoked for hazing
- Flushable wipes and Iran: Water treatment facility adds cyberattacks to worry list
- Social media is shattering America's understanding of Charlie Kirk's death
- Young surfers mentored by pros at Super Girl Surf Festival in Oceanside