Meet the Team

Tom Meksto

Account Executive

Tom Meksto is a business development professional with more than 25 years of experience in advertising, sales, and marketing. Originally from Chicago, Tom has lived in San Diego since 1985 with his wife and two daughters. When not advancing the KPBS mission, Tom enjoys the adventures of traveling to new destinations with his family, golfing, skiing and playing guitar in his band.

RECENT STORIES ON KPBS

Quality of Life

Carlsbad declares local emergency because of storm damage on bluff

Alexander Nguyen

A portion of the bluff near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive was restricted because of erosion. The recent rains damaged the integrity of the storm drain pipe there.
Politics

Anxiety rises in San Diego’s Somali community over TPS revocation

John Carroll

The Trump administration’s move to end Temporary Protected Status for Somalis sparks fear and frustration in City Heights.
Politics

Trump administration rolls back $2 billion mental health, addiction grant cuts

Brian Mann

Sweeping cuts to mental health and addiction programs worth more than $2 billion are being reversed. After a political backlash from Republicans and Democrats, the grant money will be restored.
Politics

Senate Republicans block Venezuela war powers resolution

Jason Breslow

The resolution would have forced President Trump to get authorization from Congress before launching military operations in Venezuela. It was blocked after having previously advanced with GOP support.
Quality of Life

SD County Supervisors vote 3-2 for cannabis policy updates

Karen Weil

The county Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Wednesday to advance a series of updates to a proposed cannabis program in unincorporated areas, including rules related to land use, consumption lounges, and community benefits.
CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL'S MILK STREET TELEVISION: Backroads Romania

Jennifer Robinson

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV. Christopher Kimball travels across Romania to meet cooks who are bringing back lost culinary traditions. He comes back with recipes for Romanian Meatball Soup, Romanian Baked Polenta with Sour Cream and Cheese and Romanian Musaca, a relative of the better-known Greek moussaka, which features layers of potato and a rich pork sauce.