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 received her bachelor's degree in sport management from the Isenberg School of Management at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She began her broadcasting career as a sports reporter and has covered local sporting events like the Farmers Insurance Open and San Diego Padres Opening Day.
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The U.S. Women's National Team begins its World Cup journey against Vietnam. -
Andrea Barajas was emotional when she learned she'd received the award. "I just started crying," she said. -
The Lafayette Hotel and Club has been closed since October 2022 for renovations and reopened their doors on July 12. -
Eligible families have until Aug. 1 to claim the benefit. -
The city's first "safe sleeping" site has been open for a week. There are 14 tents in use and space for 116 more. -
Here are some tips on how to be prepared with the right equipment and supplies in case of an emergency.
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The North Carolina State football team is scheduled to arrive in San Diego Thursday. -
Mask mandates will go into effect Wednesday. Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, will have to wear a mask indoors. -
Two members of San Diego's statehouse delegation revealed details Friday of a $1.4 million program to support the region's first guaranteed income project.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions