Maureen Cavanaugh

KPBS Midday Edition Host

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Maureen Cavanaugh is the host for "KPBS Midday Edition," KPBS 89.5 FM’s local radio program. Before moving to "KPBS Midday Edition," she was the co-anchor with Dwane Brown for "KPBS Morning Edition" - for which she and the team were honored with a 2008 Best Radio Newscast award from the San Diego Press Club.

Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. She has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news, and a "Best of Show" award from the San Diego Press Club. Maureen has been honored with a "Flo" Award as best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after 20-years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.

Recent Stories by Maureen:


Weekend Preview: The Beach Boys, Mrs. Magician And A Strawberry Fest

May 24 |
By Claire Caraska, Maureen Cavanaugh

The long Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and there are many events happening this weekend to help you welcome warmer days.

District 1 Race Could Shift Balance Of Power On SD City Council

May 24 |
By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh, Amita Sharma, Claire Trageser

The four candidates for San Diego City Council District 1 are making that election one of the most competitive this year.

The Fronteras Vote 2012 Election Special

May 23 |
By Maureen Cavanaugh, Jose Luis Jiménez, Patty Lane and Fronteras Desk Staff

Missed the special broadcast? The entire two-hour program is now posted, along with ways to continue the discussion.

The Family Of Survivors On 'Molokai'

May 22 |
By Maureen Cavanaugh

"Molokai" by Alan Brennert is a One Book, One San Diego selection which tells the story of how people diagnosed with leprosy survived in a colony on the Hawaiian island.

CineCucina: SDIFF Pairs Food And Film

May 21 |
By Beth Accomando, Maureen Cavanaugh

In May, the San Diego Italian Film Festival serves up CineCucina, two evenings of film all about food (and wine) and a party on the pier.

Candidates Square Off Over San Diego City Council District 9

May 21 |
By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh, Amita Sharma, Claire Trageser

The two candidates for San Diego City Council's brand new district, District 9, said increasing funding for police presence and infrastructure will be among their top priorities if elected.

Roundtable: Water rates, Port Plans, SDUSD Insolvency, Outsourcing Fire Protection

May 18 |
By Maureen Cavanaugh, Pat Finn

Plans are in the news this week: to raise county water rates nearly 10 percent, to make the Port a paying proposition, to declare SDUSD insolvent, and to outsource fire protection services.

Complications Persist For Plaza De Panama Project

May 17 |
By Megan Burke, Maureen Cavanaugh, Joanne Faryon, Pat Finn, Claire Trageser

A letter to the city of San Diego from the National Park Service says the plan to remove cars from the center of Balboa Park could put the park's designation as a national historical landmark at risk. But supporters of the Plaza de Panama plan say the letter is nothing more than a scare tactic.

Weekend Preview: Art, Pirates, And OB Beach Ball

May 17 |
By Beth Accomando, Maureen Cavanaugh

Barbarella Fokos, author of Diary of a Diva for the San Diego Reader, and correspondent for NBC, and Enrique Limon, writer for San Diego CityBeat and editor for the website El Zonkey Show have some diverse weekend suggestions.

Salk Study May Offer Drug-Free Intervention To Prevent Obesity

May 17 |
By Maureen Cavanaugh, Patty Lane

Salk researchers find it's not what you eat but when that could hold the key to intervention for obesity. We hear from the lead researcher.