Kristina Bravo, The Progress-Index

Kristina Bravo

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Los Angeles, CA, United States

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Past articles by Kristina:

2 dead and 8 injured in Virginia Beach oceanfront shootings, police say

Two people are dead and at least eight people were injured in shootings along Virginia Beach's oceanfront, officials said early Saturday. → Read More

2 dead and 8 injured in Virginia Beach oceanfront shootings, police say

Two people are dead and at least eight people were injured in shootings along Virginia Beach's oceanfront, officials said early Saturday. → Read More

‘It’s Not A Thing!’: Bill Simmons, Tony Hawk Knock Chargers ‘Convadium’

In the latest episode of the HBO show “Any Given Wednesday With Bill Simmons,” the commentator and skateboarder make their case against Measure C. → Read More

PHOTOS: 'Gilmore Girls' Fans Flock To Luke's Diner Pop-Ups In San Diego

Industrial Grind Coffee in Hillcrest and Cafe Virtuoso in Barrio Logan on Wednesday transformed into Luke's Diner, a restaurant on the TV show, and served free coffee. → Read More

New Mosaic Artwork May Be Coming To Moonlight Beach In Encinitas

Local nonprofit Surfing Madonna Oceans Project has submitted a proposal to install a glass mosaic artwork at the Marine Safety Center. → Read More

Giant Pandas Are No Longer Endangered, Experts Say

Their population has grown thanks to conservation efforts, according to the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. But they're not in the clear yet. → Read More

Red Flag Warning Issued For San Diego County Mountains, Deserts

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for San Diego County's mountains and deserts Friday through Saturday evening. → Read More

Stone Brewing Taps POM Wonderful President For CEO Role

The Escondido craft brewer has named Dominic Engels as chief executive officer after a year-long search. → Read More

Here Are Some Awesome Little Free Libraries In San Diego

Maybe you've spotted them in your neighborhood: tiny boxes that contain books for anyone to take. From a Pokémon GO stop to a mini-ghost town schoolhouse, here are some of the best ones we've seen around. → Read More

North County's LGBT Community Looks Forward To Pride Parade

Among the crowds expected to brighten the streets of San Diego at Saturday’s LGBT Pride Parade are representatives of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community from North County. → Read More

The Lafayette Hotel Celebrates 70 Years

The historic hotel became a hideaway resort to Hollywood stars like Bob Hope and Ava Gardner. → Read More

A Step-By-Step Guide To Vote In June 7 California Primary

Worn out from the political rabble-rousing and election mailers? Cheer up: The California primary is right around the corner. → Read More

10 San Diego Shops To Visit On Independent Bookstore Day

Saturday is Independent Bookstore Day. Here's where San Diegans can get their literary fix. → Read More

SDSU President Apologizes To Students Protesting His Response To 'Islamophobic' Fliers

About 70 students surrounded the police car San Diego State University President Elliot Hirshman was in, demanding an apology for his response to fliers that circulated on the campus two weeks ago. → Read More

Did a Famous Graffiti Artist Vandalize This Beloved American National Park?

André Saraiva has come under fire for an image of a boulder he seemed to have tagged in the Joshua Tree National Park. → Read More

Fashion Designer Sends Models Down the Runway in Blackface That Sparkles

He didn’t think it would offend anybody. → Read More

Wyoming Is Growing 44,000 Pounds of Tomatoes on the Side of a Parking Lot

Snowy winters make it an unlikely urban farming hot spot, but one town is turning a vacant strip into a vertical farm. → Read More

Desserts Are Vanishing From the Dinner Table, But That’s No Reason to Celebrate

A new report says the trend has nothing to do with health concerns. → Read More

KFC Wants You to Have Its Coffee—and Eat the Cup Too

The fast-food chain’s U.K. branch is venturing into edible food vessels. → Read More

The High Cost of Oil Trains: Hundreds of Accidents, Hundreds Dead, and $4 Billion in Damages

A federal government report predicts that that railroad vehicles transporting crude oil or ethanol will derail about 10 times annually over the next 20 years. → Read More