Carlos Castillo
Video JournalistCarlos Castillo is a bilingual Emmy award-winning video journalist. Born and raised in Southern California, Carlos grew up with a knack for capturing special moments. In high school and college, Carlos excelled in video production courses, winning numerous awards for his work. Prior to joining KPBS, Carlos worked in Laredo, Texas as a news photographer for the local Univision/Fox station. He later worked in San Diego at Univision where he won an Emmy for his two-part series in the general assignment category. In his free time, Carlos enjoys playing with his cat Benji, nerding out in video games, and DJ-ing at local San Diego restaurants and clubs.
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The U.S. government is set to shut down in four hours, the first in seven years. A shutdown would affect many federal functions, but what would it mean for service members and their families? KPBS reporter John Carroll explains. -
Comic-Con isn't just about the panels and cosplay — it's a collector's paradise. From limited edition Funkos to nostalgia-fueled designer toys, the exhibit hall floor is packed with Comic-Con exclusives that can be worth thousands. But for many fans, it's not about the resale value — it's about the thrill of the hunt. -
Day 1 of Comic-Con has come and gone. Thousands were in downtown San Diego Thursday for the pop culture extravaganza. -
Remember PAC-MAN? The iconic arcade game is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a pop-up cafe in the Gaslamp District. -
A special election that could shift the balance of power on the County Board of Supervisors is less than a month away. Seven candidates are vying for the District 1 seat. As part of this year’s KPBS Voter Hub project, South Bay Engagement Producer Marielena Castellanos spoke with voters about the key issues at stake. -
In a nutshell, TwitchCon is a convention where livestreamers — or streamers as they’re known on the platform — meet their community.
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Flight delays and cancellations continue to rise across the country. San Diego International Airport has largely been spared, even as TSA agents and air traffic controllers are expected to miss their first full paycheck this week because of the government shutdown. -
Three events were planned for downtown San Diego on Saturday, along with more than a dozen others throughout San Diego County. -
After street closure permits were canceled last-minute, the North Park Book Fair is back. This Saturday, it returns in pop-up form — and the switch rallied one local business to step up.
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