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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San Diego County's Emergency Temporary Lodging program is set to end on June 21. More than 1,700 people are still staying in hotel rooms through the program. -
As part of Bike Month, SANDAG is hosting 'Bike Anywhere Day' on May 16. Participating cyclists of all ages can visit over 100 pit stops throughout the county. -
Friends and family members paid tribute to Jacobs at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. -
Mothers received a unique, homemade gift at the Hearts and Hands Working Together food distribution ahead of Mother's Day. -
Tuesday, FEMA announced it has approved almost 2,900 households for grant assistance, totaling over $22 million. -
The nonprofit I Love A Clean San Diego hosts the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup. It's a countywide environmental cleanup commemorating Earth Week.
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The North Carolina State football team is scheduled to arrive in San Diego Thursday. -
Mask mandates will go into effect Wednesday. Everyone, regardless of vaccination status, will have to wear a mask indoors. -
Two members of San Diego's statehouse delegation revealed details Friday of a $1.4 million program to support the region's first guaranteed income project.
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