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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MTS' contractor for its South Bay Bus Division, Transdev, and Teamsters Local 683 have not reached a new contract agreement, leading to a work stoppage. Now 33% of MTS routes are not running. -
Because of California law, San Diego residents get an additional six months of some COVID-19 related care for free. -
This year's fire season will be delayed due to the winter's heavy rains and cooler temperatures. -
Since 2016, Feeding San Diego has rescued millions of pounds of Starbucks food and helped 11 local community groups. -
As part of the city’s action plan on homelessness, a fourth 'safe' parking lot opens in Clairemont. This location is the first to provide camper trailers for families experiencing homelessness. -
This year San Diego County residents have until October 16, 2023 to file their state and federal taxes.
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The craft brewery on Tuesday released two beers made from reclaimed condensation water from the airport's air conditioning units. -
A post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID-19 cases has hit the county and continued to climb Friday. -
San Diego City Council approved an ordinance banning all single-use polystyrene foam food containers, utensils, coolers and pool toys effective next year.
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- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
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- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions