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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Saturday, Oct. 23 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day where San Diegans can properly dispose of their unwanted pills. -
People in government offices, businesses and schools throughout San Diego County participated in a statewide earthquake preparedness drill. -
Over the next 120 days, county staff will also work with community leaders to create preventative gun violence "reduction and disruption" programs. -
Apprentices with Kitchens for Good may have once been homeless, incarcerated or in foster care. -
UC San Diego has a record enrollment this quarter, but students say they are struggling with things like dining and class enrollment. -
San Diego will experience "near critical" wildfire conditions through Saturday and CALFIRE San Diego says it is prepared.
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The proposed law, SB 554, is titled “Safety Before Criminal Sanctuary,” and is a direct response to a policy passed by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors last December. -
An NWS flood watch will be in effect Thursday afternoon and evening for the San Diego area's coastal, valley and mountain communities. -
Centers have Wi-Fi available, with phone and medical device charging and will remain open for customers until conditions improve.
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