Tarryn Mento
Health ReporterTarryn Mento served as KPBS' health reporter. She had previously worked as the multimedia producer for MetroFocus at WNET in New York City. She was also a Pulliam Fellow at the Arizona Republic. Tarryn has reported from three countries and in two languages. Her work has been published by The Washington Post, the Center for Public Integrity’s iWatch News, and El Nuevo Herald. She completed her master's degree at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University, where she was named a Carnegie-Knight News 21 Fellow. A native of Syracuse, N.Y., Tarryn completed her undergraduate education in journalism at SUNY-Albany.
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A powerful Pacific storm buffeted the San Diego area Friday with heavy rain and stiff winds, vexing motorists in particularly drenched areas while delivering a healthy dose of moisture to the parched region. -
Strong and gusty winds continued into Friday afternoon following a wet morning. More rainfall and strong winds made for wet, slippery roadways and a dangerous evening commute.
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As San Diego County both braces and rejoices for much-needed rain, the threat of flash flooding prompts the Cleveland National Forest to close some forest roads until next week.
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Jose Susumo Azano Matsura is charged with using a straw donor to funnel $120,000 to the campaign of a 2012 mayoral candidate. -
A retired San Diego police detective accused of illegally funneling money to local campaigns has pleaded not guilty, according to U.S. Attorney's Office.
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San Diego County's public health agency is one of six across the state that will receive $750,000 over three years to help address issues of dementia, the California Department of Public Health announced Tuesday. -
Redevelopment agencies are a thing of the past in California. So what happens to the areas that were being held for their projects? -
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