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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California extended the mask mandate in indoor spaces to February 15, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. -
A single youth defaced several walls of the San Dieguito Academy early New Year's Day. -
Enforcement of SB 1383 starts on January 1, 2022. -
A local hunger-relief organization is bringing some holiday cheer to families having a tough time putting together a festive meal this year. -
The San Diego Wave FC is the newest expansion team in the National Women's Soccer League. -
Point La Jolla and Boomer Beach are two popular tourist destinations where you can see sea lions, but visitors are getting too close.
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The craft brewery on Tuesday released two beers made from reclaimed condensation water from the airport's air conditioning units. -
A post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID-19 cases has hit the county and continued to climb Friday. -
San Diego City Council approved an ordinance banning all single-use polystyrene foam food containers, utensils, coolers and pool toys effective next year.
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