Katie Brown
Reporter / ProducerKatie Brown comes to KAZU after earning spot news and investigative journalism awards for her reporting and photography in Maine. A Report for America alumna and former Metcalf Institute fellow, Katie’s reporting beats span business, environment, and public health.
Some of Katie’s freelance work includes podcast production, magazine features and development communications. She segued into journalism after working as a field scientist on projects in Ethiopia and Alaska.
Katie grew up road tripping to Monterey Bay with her family, eventually earning her master’s in science communication from UC Santa Cruz and bachelor’s in environmental studies at Cal State Monterey Bay. When Katie’s off the clock, she’s most likely biking along the coast, catching the nearest sunset, or shooting the breeze with friends and strangers alike.
Contact: katie@kazu.org
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The Marine Mammal Center opposes a reauthorization bill to weaken the 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act. And, the City of Marina urges the California Public Utilities Commission to reject a proposed desalination plant. -
Monterey City Council unanimously approved a local ordinance to cut the number of sidewalk vendors near Old Fisherman's Wharf by about half due to public safety concerns. And, the City of Santa Cruz praised Sen. John Laird for helping secure an additional $4.5 million in funding to support the downtown library project. -
In today's newscast, a local Monterey County volunteer shares how the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps affected her job. And, as deer fawning season on the Central Coast comes to a close, the signs warning drivers to slow down will disappear. -
10 state-funded rehabilitation programs run by the Veterans Transition Center at Soledad's Correctional Training Facility have ended. Plus, the City of Santa Cruz celebrates parks and recreation month in July. -
An ongoing KQED series spotlighting gender-diverse artists and activists is amplifying the story of Sandy Stone. -
The state budget makes changes to Medi-Cal and homelessness programs. Plus, construction begins on a new campground at Fort Ord Dunes State Park -
In today's newscast, KAZU's former News Director shares excerpts of her new podcast, Senseless, which deals with gun violence and the pain of losing her father to a mass shooting. Plus, California Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Jimmy Panetta have condemned President Donald Trump's decision to bomb Iran without first seeking congressional approval. -
The manager of a Pacific Grove Restaurant remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Texas, and local county leaders hold a press conference in solidarity with and support of immigrants. -
People in Monterey protested on Wednesday evening against the deployment of military forces in Los Angeles. Plus, the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust launches the third annual effort to get fresh local fish to food banks. -
Extreme rowing teams embarked out of the Monterey Harbor for the third year in a row this morning. One of the rowers is making history.
