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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Turkey is the centerpiece of many Thanksgiving meals. But many San Diegans may not be able to afford it this year. -
The district says the seven winning announcements will be featured on social media, its weekly newsletter and website. -
About 350 goats are nearing the end of two weeks clearing brush around Miramar Reservoir. -
The San Diego County Clerks says over 100 couples got married on Halloween making it their second busiest day for weddings this year. -
High Tech High Chula Vista 11th graders dive into the upcoming election by hosting a voter information fair at Southwestern College. -
The nonprofit EcoFlight gave a group of advocates, nonprofit leaders and government representatives a bird’s-eye view of the Tijuana River Valley.
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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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