Natalie Walsh

Senior News Producer

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Natalie Walsh has worked for KPBS since 1993. As senior producer for news, Natalie oversees long-format reporting and programs for KPBS News, including "KPBS Midday Edition" on radio, "KPBS Evening Edition" on TV, special projects like "Envision San Diego" and the Fronteras Desk, as well as the convergence of stories online. Natalie launched KPBS Television’s first nightly news program, "Full Focus," which aired until 2007. Natalie was producer and production coordinator on over 60 documentaries and specials for KPBS Television, including a number of national and award-winning programs. Natalie earned a master’s degree in mass communications from San Diego State University, and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Cincinnati. Natalie lives with her husband and daughter in San Diego and enjoys gardening and traveling.

Recent Stories by Natalie:


Why Has Whooping Cough Returned With Such A Vengeance?

Dec. 31 |
San Diego Week

KPBS and the Watchdog Institute at SDSU spent four months investigating why whooping cough, a disease that was nearly extinct thirty years ago, has infected thousands of people in California and killed 10 babies. Just why it’s made such a vengeful comeback has two of the world’s leading whooping cough experts in disagreement. KPBS Reporter Joanne Faryon raises serious questions about how well the vaccine to prevent the disease works.

Escondido Bomb-House Burned, Toxic Testing Begins

Dec. 10 |
San Diego Week

What's next now that the Escondido home, filled with explosive materials has burned to the ground? KPBS Environment reporter Ed Joyce gives an update including the impact the fire had on air quality.

Whooping Cough Has Sickened Thousands, Is The Vaccine Working?

Dec. 10 |
San Diego Week

California is experiencing a whooping cough epidemic, the worst in 60 years. Ten babies have died throughout the state and more than 7,000 people have become sick, nearly 1,000 in San Diego County alone. KPBS and the Watchdog Institute at SDSU have spent the last four months investigating this epidemic and two of the reporters, Joanne Faryon and Kevin Crowe discuss some of their findings.

Del Mar's Quest To Buy The Fairgrounds

Dec. 3 |
San Diego Week

Why does the City of Del Mar want to buy the Del Mar Fairgrounds? Del Mar Mayor Richard Earnest held a press conference this week to answer questions about his city's interest in the site. KPBS Senior Metro Reporter Alison St. John gives us the latest info on the potential sale of the fairgrounds.

US Attorney Laura Duffy Discusses Goals For Southern District

Dec. 3 |
San Diego Week

Laura Duffy, United States Attorney for the Southern District of California, sits down with Reporter Alison St. John for an in-depth interview about her goals for the region, her recent investigations of Mexican drug cartels, and Somali terror suspects in San Diego.

How Will Rep. Issa's Prominent Role Impact San Diego?

Dec. 3 |
San Diego Week

North County Congressman Darrell Issa has become one of the most powerful members of the House of Representatives. The Republican is incoming chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Rep. Issa has pledged to increase scrutiny of the Obama Administration in an effort to cut government spending. How might Rep. Issa's rise to national prominence affect our region?

San Diego Boasts Burgeoning CleanTech Cluster

Dec. 3 |
San Diego Week

Is the San Diego region well-positioned to take advantage of future growth in the green-technology industry? KPBS environment and business reporter Ed Joyce joins us to discuss the potential growth of clean technology industries in San Diego.

San Diego Week Special Edition

Nov. 26 |
San Diego Week

On this special edition of San Diego Week we bring you some of our most memorable stories from earlier this year. First, the true costs and benefits of illegal immigration, then you'll hear about a gang problem in San Diego's North County, we'll tell you why California's prisons are so crowded and so costly, and why honey bees are disappearing. You'll also hear about one family's journey from an Iraqi refugee camp to a home in El Cajon.

Bed Bugs Are Biting In SD But Are They Dangerous?

Nov. 19 |
San Diego Week

The old saying "sleep tight - don't let the bed bugs bite" isn't a figure of speech anymore. Bed bugs are crawling over mattresses, in crevasses and carpets across California and the country! Heading into the busiest travel week of the year, bed bugs are reportedly hitchhiking with airplane travelers. Why is San Diego playing reluctant host to this persistent pest and what can we do about it?

Airport Body Scanners Intruding On Our Constitutional Rights?

Nov. 19 |
San Diego Week

The holiday travel season has begun and the recently installed full electronic body scan machines at Lindbergh field are busy. Their purpose is to insure public safety. But those scanners have made some passengers uncomfortable and even resistant. We'll discuss the objections and whether they are deserved.