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 Mayor Todd Gloria announced several plans this week to fix the city's streets and roads. -
Chula Vista's Tenant Protection Ordinance sets a precedent in San Diego County. -
State Sen. Steve Padilla wants to establish data-driven analysis to calculate a "living wage" for all Californians. -
KPBS looks back at the first time San Diego hosted the big game. -
Gas and electric bills spiked in January and now a local coalition wants answers from San Diego City Council. -
Girl Scout cookie season kicked off on Jan. 29 and runs through March 12.
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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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