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 EditionA significant increase in COVID-19 cases has prompted San Diego County public health officials Thursday to renew their efforts to get county residents vaccinated from the virus. -
Mayor Todd Gloria announced a package of initiatives Monday aimed at producing more homes across the city that residents of all income levels can afford. -
Coronado High School’s boys basketball team has been stripped of its championship title and placed on probation following a probe into an incident that involved tortillas being thrown at players from Orange Glen High School.
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