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 began her broadcasting career as an arena host and broadcast reporter with the San Diego Sockers. Among her career highlights was interviewing legendary Landon Donovan after he scored his first goal as a Socker.
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The same complex flooded in December 2018. The building's owner settled a lawsuit with the city for more than $423,000.
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Tuesday's tornado warning surprised many San Diego County residents who received emergency alerts on their phones.
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Another significant spell of rainy and blustery conditions is bearing down this week on the San Diego area.
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California’s Department of Health Care Services created two, free mental health apps to help kids, teens and young adults to better manage their mental health.
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Businesses without flood insurance are facing major losses.
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The County of San Diego’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is helping some county residents buy their first home.
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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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Owing to consecutive wet winters, regional infrastructure investments and conservation efforts, San Diego County has enough water to meet the region's needs.
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Money may be used for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses or other programs to help people or business owners.
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