Katie Anastas

san diego, california, united states

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I'm a general assignment reporter at KPBS in San Diego. I cover a wide range of topics, from city government and housing to science and education. Previously, I covered education and city government at radio stations in Alaska. I graduated from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in May 2021.

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Thomas Fudge retires after nearly 30 years at KPBS

Thomas Fudge is retiring this week after nearly three decades as a KPBS reporter, host and editor. He joined KPBS’s Katie Anastas to reflect on his broadcasting career and the evolution of San Diego journalism as he experienced it. Their conversation is b... See more

kpbs.org•Katie Anastas•Jan 5, 2026

Spanish translation of 'The Grinch' to premiere at The Old Globe

The Old Globe’s production of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is a holiday tradition for many San Diego families. This year, the theatre will present the classic Dr. Seuss tale in Spanish for the first time. The show will be a concert presentation, not a... See more

kpbs.org•Katie Anastas•Nov 17, 2025

South Bay Union school board approves new school boundaries for next year

Families in the South Bay now have a better idea of how their school district will change next year after Central Elementary School closes. On Wednesday, the South Bay Union school board approved a map that adjusts school attendance boundaries throughout ... See more

kpbs.org•Katie Anastas•Nov 13, 2025

California public media leaders say loss of federal funding puts local news at risk

Residents of rural communities throughout California get news, emergency alerts and cultural programs on the radio. At 16 stations, Radio Bilinguë broadcasts in English, Spanish and indigenous Mexican languages. “Radio Bilinguë is usually the only reliabl... See more

kpbs.org•Katie Anastas•Nov 13, 2025

San Diego lawmakers split along party lines on Senate proposal to end shutdown

Jarielle Taylor got in line at an emergency food distribution event at Veterans Village of San Diego on Monday. Staff and volunteers with Feeding San Diego put cartons of eggs and bags of potatoes into passenger seats and trunks. Taylor is one of thousand... See more

kpbs.org•Katie Anastas•Nov 10, 2025

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Thomas Fudge retires after nearly 30 years at KPBS

Spanish translation of 'The Grinch' to premiere at The Old Globe

South Bay Union school board approves new school boundaries for next year

California public media leaders say loss of federal funding puts local news at risk

San Diego lawmakers split along party lines on Senate proposal to end shutdown

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Thomas Fudge retires after nearly 30 years at KPBS

Spanish translation of 'The Grinch' to premiere at The Old Globe

South Bay Union school board approves new school boundaries for next year

California public media leaders say loss of federal funding puts local news at risk

San Diego lawmakers split along party lines on Senate proposal to end shutdown