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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A collapsed culvert under the westbound lanes of Highway 78 caused a sinkhole. Westbound lanes will remain closed for the rest of the week. -
March 8 is International Women's Day and many have gathered downtown to show their support for women in Iran. -
The San Diego State men’s basketball team heads to the Mountain West Championship for its quarterfinal game Thursday in Las Vegas. -
Visiting the snow-covered mountains can be a fun experience — but make sure you are prepared before you head up there. -
The San Diego Tourism Authority announced their second Tourism Accelerator cohort that includes 10 locally-owned minority businesses. -
The IRS has extended the tax deadline to help those in California who suffered from the January flooding.
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The dangerously high winds will strengthen and spread southward through San Diego County over the day Thursday, reaching their zenith overnight and into Friday morning. -
Last week, 116 new influenza cases were recorded, up from 77 the week before. -
San Diegans will begin seeing interactive kiosks around areas of downtown.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions