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San Diego News Now delivers weekday local reporting on politics, education, health, the environment, and the border—plus explainers you can use as context for PR timing. It’s hosted by a local journalist (KPBS) and is most valuable for officials, advocacy groups, and subject-matter experts who want visibility in a major regional newsroom.

Metrics

Episodes: 1471

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

30s Ad: 44 - 51, 60s Ad: 53 - 59

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Host

Anica Colbert - Local journalist and host for KPBS’ San Diego News Now. In this role, she presents and frames regional news coverage for listeners, including issues spanning politics, education, health, the enviro...

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Domain experts and professional stakeholders aligned with regional beats—election/communications specialists, public policy analysts, educators, health experts, environmental scientists/advocates, immigration/border policy experts, and community leaders; credentials may range from PhD/academic to nonprofit/agency leadership. Specific names/credentials aren’t consistently provided in the episode metadata you shared.
Required Achievements:  
Subject-matter expertise in a local, policy, or public-interest domain, Documented work with campaigns, agencies, schools, clinics, or advocacy organizations, Experience communicating complex issues for public audiences

Recent Guest Discussions

Election expert (name not provided) - Campaign Website Guidance For Candidates In California’s 48th Congressional District Race

Recent Topics

Local News, Politics, Education, Health, Environment, Border, Public Safety, Immigration, Civic Affairs, Budgets

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
San Diego News Now
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One North County race could shift the balance of power on the Board of Supervisors

May 26, 2026

First, with the primary one week away, we’ll tell you about the race to represent North County on the board of supervisors. Then, we’ll tell you how reduced trash fees came to be. And,one local professor is teaching her students about the Tijuana sewage crisis. And, San Diego’s mobile crisis response teams are set to lose their funding.

Three victims in Islamic Center shooting remembered

May 22, 2026

First, KPBS attended the memorial for the victims of Monday’s Islamic Center attack. Then, the state’s revised budget would cut Medi-Cal for refugees and asylum seekers. , And, we spoke with an election expert about the campaign websites of some of the candidates running to represent the 48th Congressional District. Also, we’ll tell you about the legacy that one San Diego Civil Rights leader is leaving behind. Plus, some weekend event ideas

A conversation on how to navigate emotional trauma following a tragic event

May 21, 2026

First, a conversation around navigating emotional trauma days after a tragedy occurs. Then, Governor Gavin Newsom included something in his revised May budget that local council members have been inquiring about since January. Also, how should you talk to children about Monday’s deadly Islamic Center shooting? Plus, the latest news surrounding the San Diego Velodrome. And, how new border wall construction near Tecate is causing international controversy.

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