Megan Burke
KPBS San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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Pedestrian Deaths Increased In 2018 Despite Vision Zero Project
The San Diego Police Department reports 34 pedestrians were killed by cars in 2018, up from 17 the year before. → Read More
Are Kids Playing Tackle Football Too Early?
A Rancho Bernardo woman, who blames football for the death of her son, is part of a lawsuit demanding that Pop Warner football change its rules to protect kids from head injury. → Read More
New KPBS Podcast Introduces 'Rad' San Diego Scientists To The World
A new KPBS podcast is trying to bridge the connection between San Diego's scientific community and non-scientists. It's called "Rad Scientist," and its host, Margot Wohl, is working towards her Ph.D. in neuroscience at UC San Diego. → Read More
Salk, UC San Diego Scientists Reveal First Look At 3-D Structure Of DNA
Salk and UC San Diego researchers have revealed for the first time the 3-D structure of DNA in living human cells. The discovery is expected to impact scientists ability to design drugs for hard to treat diseases. → Read More
DEA Seizes Massive Quantity Of Synthetic Opiate In San Diego
A long-term investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has led to one of the nation's largest seizures of fentanyl and a federal indictment against three alleged traffickers, federal prosecutors in San Diego announced Monday. → Read More
Master-Planned Community Proposed For Rural North County
A plan to build more than 2,000 new homes in the hills north of San Marcos is now open for public review. An 8,000 page environmental review has been released and the public has 60 days to respond. → Read More
Sempra Energy Executive: 100 Percent Renewable Energy Can Be Done Today
Speaking Thursday at UC San Diego's Institute of the America's annual energy conference, Sempra Vice President Patrick Lee said the technology exists today for a total reliance on renewable energy. → Read More
First Person: San Diego Foster Youth Heads To College
Before all the pomp and circumstance of high school commencement ceremonies in June, a small group of San Diego high school seniors will celebrate another graduation, from foster care. → Read More
Why The Los Angeles Times Ran A Six-Part Editorial Condemnation Of Trump
The Los Angeles Times Friday published the final installment of a weeklong series of editorials laying out a blistering critique of the presidency and personality of Donald Trump. → Read More
San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer: Local Police Will Not Act As Immigration Agents
In response to an inquiry from the San Diego City Council, Mayor Kevin Faulconer gave his clearest indication yet that the city will not participate in any attempt to deputize local law enforcement as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. → Read More
Town Halls Not On The Agenda Of Most Local Congressional Reps
Members of the grassroots movement Indivisible have been calling on the members of Congress to host town hall-style meetings in order to hear constituents' concerns about the policies of the Trump administration. → Read More
First Person: Encinitas Woman Uses Tibetan Bowls To Heal Others
Encinitas resident Diáne Mandle uses sound to help others reduce their pain and stress. She is a sound healer and creates percussive sounds by playing Tibetan bowls. → Read More
New KPBS Documentary Series Explores Inspirational Aging
From an 81-year-old competitive runner to a 71-year-old who uses public transportation for volunteering all over San Diego, KPBS television's new 6-part documentary series, "Re'flect, Successful Aging Defined," tells their stories. → Read More
New KPBS Documentary Series Explores Inspirational Aging
From an 81-year-old competitive runner to a 71-year-old who uses public transportation for volunteering all over San Diego, KPBS television's new 6-part documentary series, "Re'flect, Successful Aging Defined," tells their stories. → Read More
Senator Toni Atkins On Her Priorities For San Diego
Atkins' first term in the Senate is expected to be a busy one as California legislators grapple with homegrown problems like affordable housing and infrastructure repair, along with national issues like health care and immigration. → Read More
Man Once Sentenced To Death Row Works To Abolish Capital Punishment In California
Gary Tyler, who now lives in California, spoke to KPBS Midday Edition about why he supports Proposition 62. → Read More
San Diego Artist Documents His Journey In Life And Stone
Faced with a cancer diagnosis and three months to live, San Diego artist Doron Rosenthal decided to write a book. → Read More
Trial Of Mexican Businessman Accused Of Illegal Political Donations Begins
José Susumo Azano Matsura is accused of illegally donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to support San Diego County District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis and former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in 2012. → Read More
Why San Diego's Catholic Bishop Is Mixing Politics, Religion
Bishop Robert McElroy talks about his support for Proposition 62, which would eliminate California's death penalty. → Read More
San Diego Minimum Wage Increase Takes Effect Monday
The San Diego City Council will vote Monday afternoon on how the city's new minimum wage will be enforced. → Read More