
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.
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March 8 is International Women's Day and many have gathered downtown to show their support for women in Iran.
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The San Diego State men’s basketball team heads to the Mountain West Championship for its quarterfinal game Thursday in Las Vegas.
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Visiting the snow-covered mountains can be a fun experience — but make sure you are prepared before you head up there.
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The San Diego Tourism Authority announced their second Tourism Accelerator cohort that includes 10 locally-owned minority businesses.
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The IRS has extended the tax deadline to help those in California who suffered from the January flooding.
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As of Wednesday, 683 customers in Boulevard and Campo have their power shut off.
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There has also been a 13% decrease from the last year in state and federal funding for housing production and preservation.
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Mayor Todd Gloria's plan, if approved by the City Council, would convert a warehouse north of downtown into a shelter.
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