Katie Hyson is a reporter for KPBS, focusing on local news in San Diego, California. Her work covers a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, housing, and criminal justice. Katie's reporting aims to shed light on important stories that impact the community and provide a voice to those who may not otherwise be heard.
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Katie Hyson's coverage indicates a strong focus on local government, politics, and social issues in the San Diego area. She frequently covers topics related to crime, culture & society, and government policies.
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By Katie Hyson / Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Contributors: Matthew Bowler / Video Journalist
By Katie Hyson / Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Contributors: Carolyne Corelis / Video Journalist
By Katie Hyson / Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Contributors: Carolyne Corelis / Video Journalist
By: Katie Hyson
UC San Diego students arrested at protests calling for the university to divest from Israel are getting a crash course on legal defense.
By Katie Hyson / Racial Justice and Social Equity Reporter Contributors: Charlotte Radulovich / Video Journalist
By: Katie Hyson, Brooke Ruth, Emilyn Mohebbi
A new poll of likely California voters, shows presidential candidate Kamala Harris underperforming in a state where she and president Joe Biden won handily four years ago. In other news, in the South Bay, where many residents have close ties to immigrant communities, voting isn’t just about civic duty, it’s a chance to make their voices heard in a system they say often overlooks them. Plus, San Diego is holding a virtual open house to collect input on how to improve street safety.
A sign advertises a studio for rent for $1,400 a month in Golden Hill. San Diego, Calif. March 13, 2024.
By: Katie Hyson
It allows developers to build more densely — but only in historically redlined neighborhoods.
By: Katie Hyson
First responders on scene at the Clairemont crash that followed an SDPD pursuit on Monday night, Aug. 26, 2024.
Thirty-two million tourists visited San Diego last fiscal year, staying longer and spending more, leaving a record economic impact. In other news, many credit unions in California rely on overdraft fees for revenue. State lawmakers took notice and passed a new law to protect customers. Plus, the unique financial challenges facing veterans.
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