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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The nonprofit I Love A Clean San Diego hosts the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup. It's a countywide environmental cleanup commemorating Earth Week.
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A FEMA outreach program at the Home Depot in Mountain View is helping flood victims who are repairing their own homes, and others who want to prevent flood damage in their homes.
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Some flood victims staying in hotel rooms are being notified they have a week before their vouchers expire.
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The final design for a newly renovated Ocean Beach pier will be unveiled at an upcoming community workshop.
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Hundreds of City Heights residents are now calling the new affordable housing communities home, but with the huge need for affordable housing there's already a wait list.
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A new report on rental prices shows San Diego County remains one of the most expensive regions in the nation. Check out which areas are the most expensive to rent and where rentals are a bit more affordable.
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Mayor Todd Gloria's plan, if approved by the City Council, would convert a warehouse north of downtown into a shelter.
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Owing to consecutive wet winters, regional infrastructure investments and conservation efforts, San Diego County has enough water to meet the region's needs.
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Money may be used for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses or other programs to help people or business owners.
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