Melissa Mae
Freelance ReporterMelissa Mae is a freelance reporter in the KPBS newsroom. She has also served as a fundraising host on KPBS TV and radio since May 2019. Melissa began her broadcasting career as an arena host and broadcast reporter with the San Diego Sockers. Among her career highlights was interviewing legendary Landon Donovan after he scored his first goal as a Socker.
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Giving Tuesday is a day for generosity. The San Diego Foundation says the day is about sharing gifts of any amount with under-resourced communities. -
Macaroni penguins typically live between 8 and 20 years, making Best Friend's four-decade lifespan a remarkable achievement. -
Turkey is the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving meals. But many San Diegans may not be able to afford it this year. -
The district says the seven winning announcements will be featured on social media, its weekly newsletter and website. -
About 350 goats are nearing the end of two weeks clearing brush around Miramar Reservoir. -
The San Diego County Clerks says over 100 couples got married on Halloween making it their second busiest day for weddings this year.
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Last week, 116 new influenza cases were recorded, up from 77 the week before. -
San Diegans will begin seeing interactive kiosks around areas of downtown. -
As of Wednesday, 683 customers in Boulevard and Campo have their power shut off.
- He's the mayor of a major California refugee city — and he's backing Trump's deportation plan
- Measure E vote shows stark divide between have and have-not neighborhoods in San Diego
- East County residents could be without power until at least Friday
- Supervisors vote to block San Diego County agencies from helping ICE deliver on mass deportations
- Critics say Diablo Canyon nuclear plant produces too much power at too high a price