Meet the Team

Susana Tsutsumi

User Experience Designer

Susana Tsutsumi previously served as the user experience designer for KPBS’ interactive department, which oversees the online, mobile, and social media presence for the station and its many endeavors. Susana graduated from San Diego State University with a degree in graphic design. She has worked in a variety of departments at KPBS from marketing to outreach to interactive.

RECENT STORIES ON KPBS

San Diego County among Justice Department’s 35 'sanctuary' jurisdictions

The Department of Justice is out with a new sanctuary jurisdictions list.. and once again, San Diego County is on it. The U.S. Attorney General is promising litigation against those jurisdictions, which also includes the state of California. KPBS reporter Alexander Nguyen says this list is different from another one released earlier this year.
Quality of Life

Oceanside ranks top place for retirees, city develops plan to help seniors thrive

Tania Thorne

A retirement research journal said Oceanside is the second best city to retire to in California, as the city works on a plan to become more senior-friendly.
National

Coast Guard says Titan submersible deaths were preventable and faults company's CEO

Victoria Hansen

Two years after passengers hoping for a glimpse of the Titanic wreckage died in the Titan submersible implosion, the Coast Guard issued a scathing report, saying the tragedy shouldn't have happened.
Science & Technology

San Diego manufacturers 3D print repair parts in military exercise

Andrew Dyer

3D-printed metals and alloys are already shaping the future of the military's supply system, officials said.
Health

Pharmacists warn extreme heat can ruin mail-order medications

Heidi de Marco

As San Diego County braces for triple-digit temperatures, pharmacists urge residents to protect heat-sensitive medications like insulin and EpiPens from dangerous exposure.
Economy

San Diego got $8.5 million from a settlement for improving parks — but only in certain areas

Charis Johnston

The city’s master plan for parks is supposed to address inequalities found to negatively impact disadvantaged communities – but with $8.5 million in settlement funds dedicated to park improvements only going to a short list of parks, one Otay Mesa community park is left wondering why they are still waiting for repairs.