Quinn Owen
Public Matters EditorQuinn Owen is the Public Matters editor at KPBS and brings more than a decade of experience in news gathering, live production and original reporting to the role. He coordinates the Public Matters partnership with Voice of San Diego and inewsource in addition to leading a team of KPBS reporters covering San Diego politics and public policy.
Quinn began his broadcast journalism career with KPBS in 2013 as a part-time newsroom assistant. Moving to Washington, D.C. in 2017, he joined ABC News and rose through the ranks to become a reporter/producer. As a member of the ABC News Justice and Homeland Security team, he covered a wide range of law and policy issues from national immigration enforcement to the federal criminal trials stemming from the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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The Metropolitan Transit System is asking the public for help in prioritizing spending as it faces a looming budget deficit. Then, border and immigration reporter Gustavo Solis checks in to talk about the impact of ICE arrests near schools. And, part two of our story on the challenges faced by Afghans four years after the fall of Kabul. Plus, why some North County residents are disappointed that a new housing development was approved. Finally, a settlement between the city and the owners of the derelict California Theater — sell it or tear it down. -
San Diegans are protesting immigration raids with nationwide rallies planned this weekend as Trump finally gets his military parade. Then, the San Diego City Council approved a new, trimmed-down budget — find out what was cut and what was saved. And Voice of San Diego CEO Scott Lewis is back again, talking trash fees. Also hear the latest on Immigration and Customs Enforcement targeting migrants who show up to their immigration court hearings. And KPBS Cinema Junkie Beth Accomando has a review of the new romantic comedy “Materialists.” Finally, it’s the first day of the San Diego County Fair. We bring you there along with some adoptable new companions from the San Diego Humane Society.
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Fallout from last week’s ICE raid in South Park continued Tuesday with union leaders calling the action an “attack on workers.” Then, the price of parking is going to change — hear more about when and by how much. And, we have part two of our five-part series on the District 1 county supervisor’s race. Also, hear a discussion about the latest data on news consumption trends. Finally, find out which Oceanside coffee shop is getting a jolt from local musician Jason Mraz.
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Why is the city of San Diego dipping into its reserve funds? Plus, a new safe parking lot is opening near the airport. Then, one person’s story going from incarceration to graduation at San Diego State University. Finally, a “look” at the county’s new state-of-the-art public health lab.
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Options abound for paid parking systems in Balboa Park meant to help the city’s budget shortfall. And San Diego County is also looking for budget solutions, this time toward its reserve. Also, part one of a two-part story looking at the Trump Administration’s fixation on birthrates. Then, an East County school is helping kids eat healthy away from school by sending food home with them on the bus. And relief is here for tens of thousands of Anthem-Blue Cross customers unable to access Scripps Health due to a contract dispute.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his draft budget proposal to the City Council. Plus, a group with roots in Ocean Beach is spearheading a county-wide clean up effort. And, La Jolla Playhouse kicks off its WOW, or Without Walls, festival this week.
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Nationally, the cost of food has gone up by 25% since the pandemic. After her rent went up by nearly $300 a month, one El Cajon resident says she's eating just twice a day. -
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