Andrew Dyer
Military and Veteran Affairs ReporterAs the military and veterans affairs reporter at KPBS, Andrew covers all aspects of the military and veteran communities in San Diego. He previously covered the military beat at the San Diego Union-Tribune where he produced award-winning stories on the war crimes court-martial of former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, the USS Bonhomme Richard fire and the resurgent local extremist movement born out of the social unrest of 2020. He also covered the craft beer industry for San Diego CityBeat and served as editor-in-chief of San Diego State University's student newspaper, The Daily Aztec. He holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in sociology from SDSU.
Andrew was enlisted in the Navy for more than 10 years and served as ship’s company on two aircraft carriers. His free time is consumed by traveling the southwest for his teenage son’s club soccer games.
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Students at UC San Diego rally in support of their international classmates targeted by the Trump Administration for deportation. Then, cuts to USAID could shutter a Tijuana migrant shelter. Also, Voice of San Diego’s Scott Lewis on the former city executive now suing over alleged discrimination. And hear about a new art installation in Oceanside celebrating neurodivergent artists. -
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was met by about two dozen protesters at a conference downtown. Also, President Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause even more havoc with the city’s budget. Then, a proposal to extend the county’s immigrant legal defense program fails, but supporters say that doesn’t mean it’s over. And, a report from Imperial County and the threats facing burrowing owls, and what conservationists are doing to protect them
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CARE Court was supposed to push people with serious mental illness into treatment — that’s not how it’s turned out. Then, the Port of San Diego opens in newest and largest park — we’ll tell you where. Also, a look into the Virgin of Guadalupe’s status in modern fashion. Finally, hear from the host of KPBS’ newest podcast, The Finest.
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A wet year doesn’t make water rates any cheaper — in fact, it could mean higher rates. Then, last week’s ICE raid in El Cajon led to criticism and protest. Another strike hits the UC system and an inewsource report on police guarding National City libraries. And, a conversation with Hidden San Diego creator Jessica Johnson.
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Two buses departed San Diego early this morning to join thousands at César Chávez Day rally in Delano, advocating for immigrant and labor rights. -
A look at murder-robbery convictions in San Diego under a former D.A. shows almost all Black people convicted received life without parole while white people received sentences that would eventually allow it, or were offered plea deals to lesser charges. And President Donald Trump wants to know when you send money across the border. Plus, part 2 of our conversation with local voters. Then, San Diego Unified takes the next step in building affordable housing for its teachers and Poway residents seek to recall a city council member.
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The two occupants of the aircraft have been rescued and transported to UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest for evaluations. -
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched his campaign to safeguard liberal values ahead of another Donald Trump presidency. -
The incoming hot spell prompted the NWS to issue excessive-heat warnings for the inland valleys, mountains and deserts of the county.
- Local DMV offices to open early for REAL ID appointments starting next week
- Federal officials revoke four San Diego State University students’ visas
- Trump canceled millions in California school grants. The state is suing to reclaim the money
- Imperial County is a refuge for California’s vanishing burrowing owls. But do they need more protection?
- San Diego Unified's 2025-26 PrimeTime Program set to use lottery system for enrollment