Neda Iranpour

San Diego

Reporter and Anchor at Freelance

Morning Weathercaster, Reporter and Anchor at KFMB-TV (San Diego, CA)

San Diego’s morning anchor, meteorologist, 6xEmmy reporter, Iranian, & planet-lovin’ yogi. I wake up way too early! CBS8 5-7am, THE CW 7-8am, CBS8 11-1230pm

Articles

Researchers with the San Diego Zoo study polar bear denning habits

1 month ago | abc10.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — The work of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance goes far beyond what we see here at home. In fact, they are gaining critical knowledge daily all around the world, including in the Arctic. We are so lucky here in San Diego to get to view three polar bears on any given day at the San Diego Zoo. Behind the safety of glass, we can watch the 1,100-pound . They were both rescued out of Alaska at just 12 to 16 pounds when their mom was shot and killed by a hunter.
We used Apple AirTags to track our recycling. Here's where they ended up.

Jul 9, 2024 | abc10.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — Much of the nation’s plastic problem has to do with packaging. Whether it's food, water bottles, or cleaning supplies, you might think it's okay to buy items that display the triangle recycle symbol. But what happens once you put all of that plastic into the blue bin? Where does it go? We're working for you to track those plastic recyclables. So here's how we're going do it.
Girl Scouts leading the way in fire prevention in California mountains

Jun 12, 2024 | abc10.com | Neda Iranpour

JULIAN, Calif. — For those who live and work in San Diego’s mountains, fire prevention is often on the mind, especially at Camp Winacka and Camp Whispering Oaks in Julian. That’s where the Girl Scouts San Diego is leading the way with new technology that burns away fire fuels. What looks like two large dumpsters in the forest, is actually fire fighting equipment that cost a hefty $1 million, paid for by people’s love of Girl Scout cookies.
Farmers recovering from floods in Tijuana River Valley

Feb 13, 2024 | cbs8.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — The crops may look like they’re thriving, and some are even ready to be harvested. Cody Hale, the community programs manager at the Tijuana River Valley Community Gardens said, “We have various greens, broccoli, peas, lettuce, green onions.” But when we get close, we see leaves caked in mud. It’s what’s not visible that’s most concerning. That’s because all the crops are tainted by bacteria from recent floods.
New study finds plasticizers are found in most processed foods

Jan 16, 2024 | wltx.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — A recent study came out about the levels of harmful chemicals in practically everything we eat. CBS 8’s Neda Iranpour spoke with a local researcher who shared her shocking findings about plastic. According to the latest Consumer Reports, the level of a chemical known as phthalates is so common in our food that it might as well be an ingredient. But you won’t usually find the word phthalates on a list of ingredients.
EARTH 8: Plasticizers prove to be harmful, found in most packaged food

Jan 16, 2024 | cbs8.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — A recent study came out about the levels of harmful chemicals in practically everything we eat. CBS 8’s Neda Iranpour spoke with a local researcher who shared her shocking findings about plastic. According to the latest Consumer Reports, the level of a chemical known as phthalates is so common in our food that it might as well be an ingredient. But you won’t usually find the word phthalates on a list of ingredients.
Impact of Imperial Beach sewage crisis on horseback riding

Dec 5, 2023 | cbs8.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — The Tijuana River Valley is known for its ranches and horseback riding, but the area has been tainted by sewage for decades. In this Earth 8 report, Neda Iranpour goes to Surfside Ranch near the border, to see how the worsening sewage crisis is affecting the horses. They have about 30 horses at Surfside Ranch in the Tijuana River Valley. Many of these beautiful majestic animals who live and are cared for at the ranch, are also available for horseback riding.
Urgent Care doctors sound the alarm over Imperial Beach water quality

Nov 17, 2023 | cbs8.com | Neda Iranpour

IMPERIAL BEACH, Calif. — The number of people getting sick from sewage is the highest it's ever been in the South Bay, according to doctors at an urgent care in Imperial Beach. Those same doctors feel that the contamination has elevated to the point where people are getting sick without even going into the ocean. The flow of sewage from the Tijuana River into the ocean at the border has been known to make swimmers and surfers sick.
Imperial Beach lifeguards facing health, staffing challenges amid sewage crisis

Nov 7, 2023 | cbs8.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO — The sewage in the South Bay is impacting the way of life for many people, from the economy to their health. For those whose main job is to work in the ocean, it’s taking a severe toll. It’s a sad sight across the beaches in Imperial Beach - barely anyone enjoying the water and the few who are, are taking a big risk. That’s because these waters are full of bacteria. The type of bacteria you would find in human or animal waste.
Working For Our Planet | Take the challenge to help improve the state of our planet

Oct 23, 2023 | cbs8.com | Neda Iranpour

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — CBS 8 is committed to Working for our Planet - sharing advice and motivation that we all can do to make small changes that can improve the state of our planet. How's that for motivation? It's not something you have to feel too much pressure about. Just a goal you can try to keep for the week and if it sticks beyond that then that’s even better. And if you take part and want to share how it goes for you, we'd love to hear from you.