John Carroll

San Diego

General Assignment Reporter and Anchor at KPBS-TV (San Diego, CA)

Weekend anchor at CW6 News. I've been reporting since 1983, yikes! I am also a musician. I play the piano and have sung in bands and choirs my whole life.

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Local business leader expresses relief at 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs

1 week ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

“A bit of a reprieve.”That’s how Hyspan Precision Products President and CEO Eric Barnes described the three-month pause in reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump Administration Wednesday. KPBS first spoke with Eric Barnes back in early March, as 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and China were about to go into effect. Hyspan is a Chula Vista-based company that manufactures metal products for industrial/commercial applications.
San Diego County supervisor's push to extend immigrant legal aid program fails

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

Only three supervisors listened to dozens of speakers Tuesday afternoon on a proposal by Acting Chair Terra Lawson-Remer. The acting chair of the board wants to modify and extend the Immigrant Legal Defense Program (ILDP). Launched in 2022, Lawson-Remer said the program has provided legal help to around 2,500 people. But the proposal failed due to lack of a quorum; supervisor Jim Desmond wasn’t there.
Effort underway to restore famous Jessop Clock and give it a new home

2 weeks ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

For more than 100 years, it stood in downtown San Diego, telling passersby the correct time of day. But in 2018, the iconic Jessop’s clock was put into storage. Now, there's an effort underway to restore the clock and give it a new, permanent home. The story of the Jessop Clock began in 1907. Joseph Jessop had relocated his family from England to San Diego. He opened a jewelry store downtown on Fifth Ave., in front of what is now the Alma Hotel.
Effort underway to restore famous Jessop Clock and give it a new home

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | John Carroll

Effort underway to restore famous Jessop Clock and give it a new homeFor more than 100 years, it stood in downtown San Diego, telling passersby the correct time of day. But in 2018, the iconic Jessop’s clock was put …
San Diego business and economic leaders express skepticism over Trump tariffs

3 weeks ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

“My fellow Americans, this is liberation day — waiting for a long time.”That’s how President Trump began his remarks at the White House Wednesday afternoon. He went on to announce a whole series of tariffs at varying levels on many countries, including a 25% tariff on imported automobiles. The president said America has been getting ripped off by friends and foes alike for decades.
San Diego has plenty of water now, and for the foreseeable future

3 weeks ago | kpbs.org | Scott Lewis |John Carroll

It’s something we’re reminded of every so often; we live in an arid climate and droughts are a reality of life. Add in the unpredictable element of climate change, and the difficulty of planning for a stable water supply becomes evident. On Tuesday morning, the San Diego County Water Authority provided an update on our water situation. Senior Water Resources Specialist Efren Lopez began with snowpack levels in the northern Sierra.
A baby owl is back home thanks to a San Diego woman

1 month ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

Being in the right place at the right time — that describes a situation a San Diego woman found herself in recently. It was a couple of weeks ago on a rainy, windy day. Sophia Alexander found herself locked out of her Bay Park office. She had a Zoom meeting to attend, so she drove around the neighborhood to a quiet side street, and parked.
Postal workers rally to oppose efforts to privatize US Postal Service

1 month ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

Surveys consistently show the United States Postal Service is viewed favorably by a vast majority of the American public. But postal workers say the Postal Service is under threat by the Trump administration and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE. Last week, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sent a letter to members of Congress saying he would work with DOGE to cut 10,000 workers and billions of dollars from the Postal Service budget.
San Diego County's population goes up slightly, but only because of immigration

1 month ago | kpbs.org | John Carroll

Tens of thousands of people continue to stream out of the county every year. New data from the Census Bureau shows nearly 24,000 people left between July of 2023 and July 2024. But more immigrants moved in during that same time period — 24,226 to be exact. “If there had been no immigration, we would have lost about 12,000 people," said University of San Diego Economics Professor Alan Gin. According to Gin, the fact that we gained a few more people than we lost is a good thing.
Marin Voice: Elected officials urge support for educator, workforce housing plan

1 month ago | marinij.com | Dennis Rodoni |John Carroll

Marin is facing a growing crisis. Our school districts annually struggle with staffing shortages. Employees are being priced out of the housing market. It is increasingly difficult to recruit and retain dedicated professionals who serve our community. Without bold action, we risk losing the very individuals who educate our children and provide essential public services. A 2021 survey revealed that more than 1,400 Marin educators are seeking access to affordable housing.