Nathan Gibbs
Interactive Product SpecialistNathan Gibbs develops, enhances and maintains tools and services to bring KPBS content to life on digital platforms. He works across departments and with station partners to create and maintain competitive interactive platforms and tools. His recent project credits include the KPBS iPhone app, mobile radio streaming, a Web and mobile redesign for the Fronteras Desk, and making KPBS television programs available through the PBS iPad app. In addition to his work at KPBS, Nathan has served as an adjunct instructor of multimedia journalism for Point Loma Nazarene University, taught video production at Platt College, and led photography and audio production training for the Fronteras Desk boot camp. He's a contributor to PBS MediaShift and was the blog's first social media editor. Nathan began his career in public media as a radio announcer in 1998 for KACU in Abilene, Texas. In 2000, he completed a B.S. in electronic media from Abilene Christian University, where he earned college awards for photojournalism, video production and music composition. Nathan joined KPBS in 2004 as the technical director for KPBS Radio where produced a number of public affairs segments focused on Latino issues. He also produced local episodes of StoryCorps, an independent radio documentary, original multimedia features, as well as photography and video elements for live musical performances. As a Web Producer during the 2007 San Diego wildfires, Nathan played a key role in the successful use of social media that led to the station's Mark Twain Award for "Best Use of Web for Breaking News." He also received First Place and Best of Show awards for "Integration of Media" from the San Diego Press Club for his work on Web elements for the television documentary series Envision San Diego. Nathan brings a mix of journalistic and artistic experience to KPBS. In 2004, he completed an M.F.A. in electronic arts from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. As an independent artist, his work has been exhibited in Tijuana, San Diego, Pittsburgh, New York City, Belgium, China, New Zealand and Spain.
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Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher believes the messages between Grecia Figueroa, who has accused him of sexual assault, and her best friend will exonerate him. Figueroa claims the messages are privileged because the friend is also her mental health counselor.
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Stream the film before the broadcast with KPBS Passport! Premieres Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App. NASA's goal to send astronauts to Mars would require a three-year absence from Earth, during which communication in real time would be impossible due to the immense distance. Meet the psychologists whose job is to keep astronauts mentally stable in outer space, as they are caught between their dream of reaching new frontiers and the basic human need to stay connected to home.
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The artists are in National City this week showcasing indigenous weaving practices at workshops hosted by PASACAT Philippine Performing Arts Company.
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The move follows calls from tribal nations, Indigenous community leaders and others for the permanent protection of nearly 120,000 acres of important cultural and environmental land.
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Capt. Jerry Boylan was sentenced on Thursday. He was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year.
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The University of California’s campus safety plan was designed to calm protests by limiting law enforcement. Yet as tensions grew to violence against a UCLA student encampment erected in protest over the war in Gaza, many are criticizing law enforcement’s initial lack of intervention.
- UCSD students establish pro-Palestine encampment on campus
- Trump dice que utilizaría a la Guardia Nacional para deportar inmigrantes si vuelve a la presidencia
- San Diego's senior population to increase in coming years, raising concerns for elder orphans
- San Diego's Big Exchange returns: 10 places to visit with a museum membership
- Island life for these unhoused San Diegans means few police — and many hazards