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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Hundreds of pregnant leopard sharks swim in the warm, shallow waters of the La Jolla Shores. -
"Everything was moving — houses, cars — and everyone was crying," said one Haitian from an area close to the earthquake's epicenter. More than 1,400 people are confirmed dead. -
Chula Vista Brewery filed a claim against the city of Chula Vista after the city forced the brewery to take down its outdoor seating area. -
Spending their days outdoors, lifeguards run a high risk of skin cancer. -
Some well known San Diego businesses are requiring all who enter their doors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. -
The Grossmont Healthcare District hosted its inaugural "Family End of Summer Palooza" and provided free COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 and over.
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KPBS Midday EditionHafsa Kaka was installed this week as the head of the city’s new Homelessness Strategies and Solutions D partment. She comes to San Diego after working on homeless issues in several California cities, including Los Angeles. -
The Port of San Diego and the San Diego Symphony Thursday celebrated the debut of The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, touted as the West Coast's first bayside concert venue and park within a park. -
KPBS Midday EditionDorit Reiss, law professor at UC Hastings, joined KPBS Midday Edition to explain some of the legal issues related to vaccine mandates.
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