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 began her broadcasting career as an arena host and broadcast reporter with the San Diego Sockers. Among her career highlights was interviewing legendary Landon Donovan after he scored his first goal as a Socker.
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Tuesday's tornado warning surprised many San Diego County residents who received emergency alerts on their phones.
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Another significant spell of rainy and blustery conditions is bearing down this week on the San Diego area.
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California’s Department of Health Care Services created two, free mental health apps to help kids, teens and young adults to better manage their mental health.
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Businesses without flood insurance are facing major losses.
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The County of San Diego’s Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance Program is helping some county residents buy their first home.
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Earthquake Brace and Bolt grants are now available for some San Diego homeowners to better protect their homes from earthquakes.
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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.
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Forecasters said the risk of heavy rain in San Diego and Riverside counties won't materialize until Wednesday.
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The claims allege the city failed to properly manage its stormwater infrastructure, leading to last month's rain-induced flooding that ravaged homes and left many residents without shelter.
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