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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Valentine’s Day is a holiday to remember our loved ones but San Diego County hopes Feb. 14 reminds residents to look after their own hearts, too. -
A KPBS review of state records shows more than 100,000 California hospital employees who help care for the sick are not receiving a vaccine against a common illness. -
The race to represent San Diego’s first district on the Board of Supervisors has candidates touting plans to tackle major environmental and equity issues. -
A dozen influenza deaths were recorded in San Diego County last week, bringing the season's total to 32, compared to 24 at this time last year, the Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday. -
The Sorrento Valley facility uses a computer optimization strategy that can fast-track vaccine design. -
A man pleaded guilty in federal court this month to shipping thousands of packages filled with drugs across the country.
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San Diego County officials announced some local businesses would be able to operate indoors in a limited capacity starting Monday. -
Even as the COVID-19 numbers continue to improve in San Diego County, local officials say the state has not yet provided guidance regarding a framework toward reopening the county — leaving many people in limbo. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher said he and other county officials were expecting to hear about the framework for reopening indoor businesses from the state by Monday.
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