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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During a historic moment in U.S. immigration, our partners at inewsource spent 48 hours in migrant encampments along a two-mile stretch of high desert in East County. In other news, if you are low-income in San Diego County, you could get a new toilet for free. Plus, a library opening today at the San Diego Automotive Museum will provide new research and learning opportunities. -
The military is taking charging decisions for sexual assault and other serious crimes out of the hands of commanders. In other news, many working parents are spending a large portion of their income on childcare and many are struggling to find care in the first place. We hear from one provider about the year ahead. Plus, a filmmaker who lives in Little Italy decided the best way to make a movie was to center all the action in his own condo. We go behind the scenes of “Murder and Cocktails,” which starts streaming later this month.
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The National Weather Service is warning of high surf and coastal flooding through Monday. In other news, San Diego supporters of the Palestinian community hope to fly kites over Mission Bay Saturday afternoon. Plus, this weekend, Digital Gym Cinema in East Village is showing the film “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.”
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A century-long tradition that started as a bird hunt now helps track valuable bird sightings. The Christmas Bird Count put on by the National Audubon Society covers the country and the next birding events are being held in Oceanside Friday. In other news, some people on whale watching cruises have been treated to dramatic views of killer whales hunting off the San Diego coast. Plus, the Worldbeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park has been sharing music, art, dance and Black culture since 1995 and this week it’s hosting a week of events celebrating Kwanzaa.
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Mother nature brought a lot of closures to North County rail lines this year, causing ridership to drop. Officials are suggesting solutions to the problem. In other news, the Israel-Hamas war is history happening in real time, which means textbooks aren’t current. We hear from students determined to learn the truth. Plus, we’re looking back at the stories of 2023. We’ll hear a story about the late Nicolas Reveles, who died before the premiere of his opera, "Ghosts."
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Teamsters union members went on strike at San Diego State University and other CSU campuses Tuesday, to protest stalled contract negotiations and alleged unfair labor practices. In other news, a cybersecurity attack on Tri-City Medical Center is having ripple effects on the health care system in the North County. Plus, Chula Vista's controversial decision to close Harborside Park has brought renewed attention to longtime disparities when it comes to public parkland.
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Cost of living is front of mind for many and especially for those fleeing other countries and looking for work. -
Jews across San Diego County continue celebrating the High Holy Days as students to their part to share their faith. -
Mayor Todd Gloria is looking for input on how to best redevelop a six-block area around the Civic Center Plaza.
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