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J W August

San Diego, United States
As seen in: Apple Podcasts, LinkedIn News, KNBC-TV (Los Angeles, CA), WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL), WRC-TV (Washington, DC), KNTV-TV (San Jose, CA), KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA), Times of San Diego, KGTV-TV (San Diego, CA), KMGH-TV (Denver, CO) and
Covers:  criminal justice, environment, transparency in government, trafficking in humans, hate crimes, hate groups, scams of all stripes, corporate greed or incompetence, legislation at state and local level,
Doesn't Cover: weddings, funerals
Broadcast producer for 38 years at NBC7 & 10News. Reporter for community newspapers and internet news websites. Had 60+ jobs until I discovered my calling.

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I practice advocacy journalism --in large part because of my experiences working a range of jobs before I found my calling. Some jobs required a strong back while others required the ability to deal with the public. I was many things-- office manager, salesman, job site day laborer, factory worker, and more.. These experiences provided me insights and empathy.

In my late 30s I recognized my calling--to be a journalist. To try to leave the world a better place. I believe in keeping one…

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Trump's Plan to Reduce Federal Workforce Includes Culling Out 'Disloyal' Veterans

Trump's Plan to Reduce Federal Workforce Includes Culling Out 'Disloyal' Veterans

By JW August / Exclusive to the OB Rag The Trump administration has rolled out a plan to begin further cuts i…

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How a San Diego community partnered with law enforcement to defeat a street gang

How a San Diego community partnered with law enforcement to defeat a street gang

The Mountain View neighborhood had been terrorized for years by drug dealing, violence and even murder stemmi…

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La Jolla attorney disbarred for allegedly harassing legal social media influencer 'Law by Mike'

La Jolla attorney disbarred for allegedly harassing legal social media influencer 'Law by Mike'

A La Jolla attorney was disbarred for sending over 3,000 threatening messages "Law by Mike," a legal influenc…

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Hate Report Card: San Diego and the Trump Effect

Hate Report Card: San Diego and the Trump Effect

By JW August - Special to the OB Rag The San Diego region, which has a history of birthing hate groups, most …

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As Politics in San Diego Has Shifted Blue Over the Last Decades, Local Broadcast Industry Has Tur...

As Politics in San Diego Has Shifted Blue Over the Last Decades, Local Broadcast Industry Has Tur...

Trump Supporters Will Soon Control Most TV News Stations in San Diego By JW August San Diego County's voter m…

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National City said a surveillance tower was stopping prostitution - but now it's broken with no f...

National City said a surveillance tower was stopping prostitution - but now it's broken with no f...

National City's mayor said a new mobile surveillance tower was taming sex trafficking - but now it isn't work…

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A new fire station is coming to Webster. But will the community get a say in where it goes?

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By J W August
| Times of San Diego Verified
An unused parcel below the intersection of Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street is where the city of San Diego is considering building a new fire station. But some community members have concerns about the loss of open space. (Photo by Times of San Diego staff) The city of San Diego has spent years trying to build a new fire station in the Mid-City area that would address a glaring weakness in the city’s emergency response system.
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Black Family Statue replacement finally installed at Mountain View Park

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By J W August
| Times of San Diego Verified
It’s called the Black Family Statue. The original statue was installed 52 years ago, the work of local artist Rossi Wade; it was created to reflect and honor Black family values. A little more than a half-century after the original Black Family Statue took its place in a Mountain View park, its long-awaited replacement was celebrated Saturday with an official unveiling. Community walking in for the unveiling of the new Black Family Statue.
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Historic statue to be unveiled in one of the city’s oldest parks

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By J W August
| Times of San Diego Verified
The revival of the Black Family statue — and a lasting legacy of San Diego artist Rossie Wade — will be unveiled this Saturday in one of San Diego’s oldest parks. The event, part of a Juneteenth celebration, is set for 11 a.m. at the Neal Petties Mountain View Park at 641 S Boundary St., near 40th St. and Oceanview Blvd. Following the unveiling of the statue, there will be free food, a petting zoo, and free performances.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My underground high school publication and stringer for AP on a kidnapping of young girl

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes, Pica and Elite

How is social media changing news?

Its the biggest change since the printing press. Nothing is the same or will be the same
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