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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The group says county officials are not adequately responding to a worsening environmental crisis. -
A local program helps seniors and physically disabled persons protect their homes from wildfires for free. -
San Diego County fire officials say they're ready to respond to wildfires, and encourage residents to have an evacuation plan. -
Governor Gavin Newsom's AB 832 provides rent and utility relief for Californians. -
City officials in San Diego Wednesday announced a new slate of law enforcement strategies designed to curb a recent surge in local violent crime, and address a worrisome proliferation of unregistered "ghost guns." -
Restaurant owners now have until August 2, 2021 to bring their outdoor dining spaces up to code.
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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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