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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Hundreds of thousands of Californians are going to be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine as early as April 15. With some people struggling to get vaccinated, a Facebook group is helping them find appointments. -
Spring break is underway and San Diego’s beautiful weather is bringing large crowds to the beaches. -
A new, larger COVID-19 vaccination site is opening in Oceanside where California National Guard medics are serving an expanded list of eligible patients. -
The new location is the San Diego Food Bank's 35th high volume drive-through distribution site.
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KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County announced Tuesday morning that it is pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine, following guidance from the federal government.
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