Lara McCaffrey
Web ProducerAs web producer, Lara McCaffrey is responsible for writing web stories, copy editing and updating the station’s website. Prior to joining KPBS, Lara worked as a freelance journalist for San Diego CityBeat, HerMoney, OK Whatever, Out There podcast and more. She also interned for Psychology Today and reached millions of readers as a senior content creator at digital media company 101 Network. Lara has a master's in journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and a bachelor's in political science from University of California, San Diego.
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The biggest stories on readers’ minds this year: cost of living, homelessness and the elections. -
San Diego Sheriff Kelly Martinez said she won’t comply with a new county policy limiting local agencies’ cooperation with Immigration Customs and Enforcement. A local immigration attorney said that violates state law. Then, the city of San Diego is considering upping parking meter prices as it faces a potential budget deficit next year of more than a quarter billion dollars. And holidays mean spending quality time with family, or arguing with them. Some San Diegans share how they approach — or avoid — polarizing topics with family and friends. -
Jill Ellis is stepping down from her role as San Diego Wave FC’s president to become the chief football officer at FIFA. -
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The general election is one week away, KPBS reporters talk about the San Diego city attorney race and the sales tax measures on your ballot. And the Coast Guard relieved two senior leaders in San Diego due to a “loss of confidence” following an investigation. Plus, Thursday is Halloween and indie theater Cinema Under the Stars is celebrating with an inaugural Halloween film fest.
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SB 9 allows homeowners to split their lots in two and sell off their excess land. After a slow start, the law is starting to produce results in San Diego. And, San Diego launched an online dashboard this week that aims to increase transparency and accountability around its climate action goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. Plus, Balboa Park’s Japanese Friendship Garden has a new exhibition that’s perfect for Halloween.
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On Thursday, SDG&E begun power restoration patrols in areas where weather has improved. -
As of Wednesday, 683 customers in Boulevard and Campo have their power shut off. -
A brush fire created a large plume of smoke visible throughout much of San Diego.
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