Nico Smedley
News InternAs an editorial intern, Nico produced local news spots for radio and shoots and produces brief segments for "KPBS Evening Edition." Nico graduated from UCLA in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in history. Afterward he worked for two years at the Los Angeles Times, first as an Editorial Assistant and then as Editorial Pages Aide. More recently, he completed San Diego Continuing Education's 11 month Interactive Media Certificate Program (2011). Nico is passionate about his home state of California and loves exploring its many diverse communities.
RECENT STORIES ON KPBS
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Assembly Bill 2216 would ban blanket no-pets policies and prohibit landlords from charging extra for security deposit and rent for tenants who have cats, dogs or other common household animals.
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The nonprofit I Love A Clean San Diego hosts the annual Creek to Bay Cleanup. It's a countywide environmental cleanup commemorating Earth Week.
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Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for.
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The Jinx ended with Robert Durst, a wealthy man suspected of multiple murders, making self-incriminating statements on a hot mic. Part Two picks up where the original left off: arrest and conviction.
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A new study finds that in news stories about scientific research, U.S. media were less likely to mention a scientist if they had an East Asian or African name, as compared to one with an Anglo name.
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The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's Project Nimbus contract with the Israeli government. One fired worker tells her story.
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