Kathryn Gray

Freelance Multimedia Journalist based in San Diego

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

Good story by @heididemarco: For homeless women, pets are often both protectors and companions. https://t.co/yJW4cn4rS7

[Jakob McWhinney @JakobMcwhinney]

San Diego Unified’s board has voted unanimously to fire Superintendent Lamont Jackson after an investigation substantiated allegations of misconduct with female staff. Bc the board terminated "without cause," they'll still pay him for the next 6 months.
https://t.co/pCZJB6TBbu

[Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego]

San Diego County has made a lot of promises about expanding homeless shelter options, but has practically nothing to show for it, @KatGraySD writes.
https://t.co/ysyX9Afb0c

[Scott Lewis @vosdscott]

Amazing how weak the county has been on providing shelter. Good story by Kathryn.

[Kathryn Gray @KatGraySD]

Long after approving a plan to increase shelter options in unincorporated areas, the county has 2 safe parking lots to show for it – and a tiny home project about 2 years from opening. My latest story for @voiceofsandiego explains why it is taking so long. https://t.co/xrYNtF3LNb

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

.@KatGraySD's story also sheds light on how the lack of shelter is impacting homeless residents in East County, which has second largest homeless population in the region behind @CityofSanDiego. https://t.co/XJEmjGBi6L

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

🧵The past few years, @SanDiegoCounty leaders have been talking about delivering brick-and-mortar shelter for homeless residents in unincorporated areas. @KatGraySD dug into why they've got so little to show for it. https://t.co/b6J4RHcneV

[Philip Salata @philip_salata]

I would never have imagined that reporting on respiratory health care issues in Imperial Valley would land me in a hair salon in Mexicali. Thank you all who shared with me during our listening sessions, and for all your invitations to keep listening. https://t.co/x1BEO71NXb

[will huntsberry @willhuntsberry]

New Alternatives is a govt-funded, foster care charity that's so big it might as well be an arm of San Diego County govt. I found they are stocking millions away into a Montana nonprofit that does almost nothing -- except pay New Alternatives' CEO.

https://t.co/sHDUO0y0Pt

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

Context that should be added to all stories like this: No matter the homeless-serving project, neighbors are unlikely to welcome it. This is the norm, not an anomaly.

(Not criticizing @10News, just saying...)

[Kathryn Gray @KatGraySD]

@marxjesse Congrats Jesse! I’m so excited for you and all of the SDSU journalism students who get the opportunity to learn from one of the best journalists I know. Thanks for being a great mentor!

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

Mega-shelter update: Mayor @ToddGloria just announced that the proposed Hope @ Vine lease won't be heard at @SDCityCouncil next week. His team is now planning to present a revised lease to the City Council in September.

[Voice of San Diego @voiceofsandiego]

Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposal for a 1,000-bed homeless shelter is on hold — at least until next Tuesday.

If it’s not approved before the City Council’s month-long August recess, the deal’s viability will become much less certain.
https://t.co/TV638s3BXR

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

The backstory on this: https://t.co/KV3kM6U8uN

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

🧵After 11 p.m. last night, @SDCityCouncil voted to delay its decision on the proposed mega-shelter lease. My late-night rundown of yesterday's meeting leads today's @voiceofsandiego news blast. https://t.co/q6Sm7Eomn3

[MacKenzie Elmer @mckelmer]

“Whatever they’re going to build there for the shelter, they should [instead] build permanent housing for the homeless,” said Michelle Erece, a San Diegan who's been homeless for three years, of @ToddGloria's proposed 1,000-bed shelter.
https://t.co/W3lzb4s49l

[Jeff Kassouf @JeffKassouf]

Today, July 10, is the 25th anniversary of the #USWNT's 1999 World Cup final victory at home in a penalty shootout in front of 90K+. The current boom in investment in women's soccer, including #NWSL, is what the '99ers dreamed of. It's a long time coming.

https://t.co/yFp6dFGGkY

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

Here are some of the most common myths surrounding homelessness. Let us help you separate fact from fiction, using data. https://t.co/CqJVW25Vzp

📝 @MarisaKendall

[Lisa Halverstadt @LisaHalverstadt]

Have you seen @CityofSanDiego's flag? 👇😒

@JakobMcwhinney has a post out today he's hoping will spur the city and its discerning residents to replace it. What do you think of it? https://t.co/aWxAUuryD1

[Kathryn Gray @KatGraySD]

@LisaHalverstadt @sdspj Congratulations dear friend 🍾🎉! Thank you for working tirelessly to keep our community informed and for being a wonderful human being. San Diego is a much better place because you are here!