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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June 20 is recognized worldwide as World Refugee Day. This year's theme is "hope away from home." -
It was reported that all scheduled bus routes in the South Bay and East County are anticipated to operate on a normal schedule starting Monday. -
For the first time ever, Juneteenth is being recognized by the city of San Diego as a paid holiday for city employees. -
The late Farmer Bill was a staple in the City Heights community and his family and the city are honoring his legacy. -
This year's "May Gray and "June Gloom" have been grayer and gloomier than average. -
The Professional Pickleball Association's PPA Tour has grown in the last four years. Tickets to a tournament last week in Orange County sold out.
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KPBS Midday EditionHafsa Kaka was installed this week as the head of the city’s new Homelessness Strategies and Solutions D partment. She comes to San Diego after working on homeless issues in several California cities, including Los Angeles. -
The Port of San Diego and the San Diego Symphony Thursday celebrated the debut of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, touted as the West Coast's first bayside concert venue and park within a park. -
KPBS Midday EditionDorit Reiss, law professor at UC Hastings, joined KPBS Midday Edition to explain some of the legal issues related to vaccine mandates.
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