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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Because of California law, San Diego residents get an additional six months of some COVID-19 related care for free. -
This year's fire season will be delayed due to the winter's heavy rains and cooler temperatures. -
Since 2016, Feeding San Diego has rescued millions of pounds of Starbucks food and helped 11 local community groups. -
As part of the city’s action plan on homelessness, a fourth 'safe' parking lot opens in Clairemont. This location is the first to provide camper trailers for families experiencing homelessness. -
This year San Diego County residents have until October 16, 2023 to file their state and federal taxes. -
The SDSU men's basketball team will be feted by fans at Snapdragon on Saturday.
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Millions of poor and middle-class Californians would get tax rebates of up to $1,100 under a proposal unveiled Monday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, as part of a broader pandemic recovery plan. -
San Diego County will partner with employers, business chambers and other groups to help host large-scale vaccination events by providing vaccines and medical personnel to administer them. -
The Museum of Us, formerly known as the Museum of Man, reopened today for the first time in months. They've made some changes, including one that might surprise you.
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