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 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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