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 proposed law, SB 554, is titled “Safety Before Criminal Sanctuary,” and is a direct response to a policy passed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors last December. -
An NWS flood watch will be in effect Thursday afternoon and evening for the San Diego area's coastal, valley and mountain communities. -
Centers have Wi-Fi available, with phone and medical device charging and will remain open for customers until conditions improve.
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