Shalina Chatlani
Science and Technology ReporterShalina Chatlani covered science and technology; her beat included issues ranging from alternative energy to STEM education. Before coming to KPBS, Shalina was a fellow for Nashville Public Radio, covering environmental and education news. While there, she focused on bringing diverse voices to the air and finding stories on issues of diversity and equity. Shalina also created and co-hosted her own weekly show on higher education and social justice for community radio station WPFW in Washington, DC. She also served as associate editor for a business to business online publication called Education Dive. She was also a contributing reporter for the English-speaking online newspaper, The Rio Times, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shalina earned an undergraduate degree in science, technology and international affairs from the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Her master's degree is in science communication, also from Georgetown.
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The model uses data such as death certificates, previous movements of COVID-19 victims and information on counties’ opening restrictions for its predictions. -
The Registrar's Office has received more than 355,000 mail ballots to date. -
Registrar of Voters Michael Vu says there are already 1.9 million registered voters here that would be able to tip off the registrar of voters office if there’s any unofficial activity. -
KPBS Midday EditionSupporters want the money to continue the science, but critics say the science didn’t do enough the first time. -
KPBS Midday EditionDemocratic incumbent congressman Mike Levin says he's confident he'll keep the seat. Republican challenger Brian Maryott says he thinks voters want a change. -
Scientists say they think the finding could lead to drugs that yield the benefits of dieting, without an actual reduction in eating.
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Steady rain showers are expected throughout San Diego County Thursday and heavy snow could fall in the mountains, potentially making driving difficult. -
With one winter storm already moved out of the county, another one was poised to take its place Wednesday, bringing more heavy rain and possibly snow above 4,000 feet. -
KPBS Midday EditionMarijuana is hard to police. A small amount may significantly impair a novice user but not a chronic user. So, traditional tools used on drunken drivers — like breathalyzers — don’t work.
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- Bob Filner, disgraced ex-mayor of San Diego, dies at 82
- Trump administration considers immigration detention on Bay Area military base, records show
- San Diego County releases dashboard compiling on South County sewage
- California sent investigators to ICE facilities. They found more detainees, and health care gaps