The Democratic National Convention is now in the history books, and last night Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her party’s nomination to be president. We hear from a member of the California delegation. In other news, a pair of pressurizers had to be returned to the San Onofre nuclear generating station because of a leak during shipment to a disposal site. Plus, dozens of new American citizens from 25 countries took the oath of allegiance before a Padres’ game at Petco Park earlier this week.
Brooke Ruth is a Senior Producer of Radio News at KPBS, a public radio station in San Diego. With a background in journalism from IVP News and NC Times, Brooke focuses on covering local news and events in the San Diego area, including topics such as housing, immigration, and local government. In her free time, Brooke enjoys indulging in caffeine, going for walks and hikes, reading, and gardening.