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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Tuesday's tornado warning surprised many San Diego County residents who received emergency alerts on their phones. -
Another significant spell of rainy and blustery conditions is bearing down this week on the San Diego area. -
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. -
Businesses without flood insurance are facing major losses. -
The County of San Diego’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is helping some county residents buy their first home. -
Earthquake Brace and Bolt grants are now available for some San Diego homeowners to better protect their homes from earthquakes.
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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. -
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. -
Forecasters said the risk of heavy rain in San Diego and Riverside counties won't materialize until Wednesday.
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