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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More than 100 people in San Diego County have died this flu season, health experts explain what makes this flu deadly. Then, one South Bay city is looking to build new housing on city-owned land. And a Carlsbad church is challenging Democratic Rep. Mike Levin over his vote in support of the Laken Riley Act. -
Plans for a new congregate homeless shelter at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street were abandoned, but the city of San Diego is looking at other options. Plus, the avian flu is keeping eggs expensive and scarce. One egg farm in Lakeside is trying to keep their prices reasonable. And KPBS investigates Vista-based Dr. Bronner’s after a lawsuit alleges the company has turned a blind eye to an internal culture of drug use.
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The Pentagon's Climate Assessment Tool and related webpages were removed from the internet amid widespread deletion of government websites. -
A news release Friday said official cultural observances are no longer part of military life. -
A new White House executive order declares trans people live under a "falsehood" that "is not consistent with the humility and selflessness required of a service member." -
This month, the Defense Department settled a lawsuit filed by veterans who were forced out of the military under anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
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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.
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