Nicholas McVicker
News EditorNic McVicker has been part of the KPBS News team since 2011 and has had the pleasure of serving the San Diego community by telling their stories. As editor, McVicker is dedicated to helping KPBS reporters best serve the audience with diverse sources and unique stories.
He grew up in the Midwest until the snow blew him and his family out West to San Diego where he enjoys local craft beer, sports, and a day at the beach. McVicker graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, where he studied Electronic Media and Communications. He worked at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa, as an editor and photojournalist. While at WHO-TV, he had the opportunity to cover the first in the nation's caucus' interviewing Barack Obama and John McCain in 2007 and 2008.
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Builders of "Village 2" in Otay Ranch respond to a changing home market with smaller homes and innovative designs. -
A new program in San Diego is teaching high school athletes some skills that could help them save a teammate's life. -
Special Yearly Cleanup In River Estuary Nets Garbage Bonanza -
Using Active Duty SEALS As Actors -
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Nakita Garcia, a 24-year-old San Diegan, is battling breast cancer, a disease that's almost unheard of in women her age.
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City Attorney Jan Goldsmith, who ran unopposed for re-election this year, said he is preparing to help the city of San Diego through some big changes, including a new mayor, a new council district and two new propositions. -
Most San Diego students have hit summer’s midway point, and parents may be hearing complaints of boredom. In addition to driving adults crazy, idle summers can have academic consequences. -
Two San Diegans take to Comic-Con to find new fans for their own creation—a comedy series for web about an unlikely topic: Antarctica.
- San Diego elected officials denounce Friday's immigration raid in South Park
- South Bay mayors head to runoff in pivotal election for San Diego County
- Vast majority of freshwater fish caught in San Diego County contain parasites
- Amid civil rights settlements, National City police face renewed questions on response to mental health crises
- Almost 4,000 UCSD students at risk of losing student visas