Audy smiles widely with their red and black locks tied up in two pig tails with two strands hanging in front. They wear three gold and silver necklaces and a cheetah print top. You can see their Betty Boop tattoo creep from their right arm.

Audy McAfee

Reporter/Producer

Born and raised in Southern California, as the oldest of four, Audy learned how to take the lead early on in life and works to channel that power to produce original stories with a positive impact on marginalized communities. They started their journalism journey at UC Santa Cruz. They were a reporter and editor at their student-led newspaper, City on a Hill Press, for their senior year. Right after, they went to UC Berkeley for their Master's in Journalism, concentrating on audio. Now Audy does a range of print and audio stories mainly focused on arts and culture, with interests in social justice as well. Outside of reporting, Audy loves to grab a bite with friends, hang out with her three cats, and watch fantasy TV shows.

Bay Area Headlines

$145 million in grants for education reinstated — with a catch

Audy McAfee

The federal government announced Friday it’s releasing nearly $145 million in grants for California after-school and summer programs. But these returned funds come with a catch.
Bay Area Headlines

San Francisco awards $10.5 million to the arts community as they face federal cuts

Audy McAfee

A San Francisco city agency has awarded millions in grants to support the local arts at a time when many have lost funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Bay Area Headlines

Nonprofits question Newsom’s appointment of former LA mayor

Audy McAfee

Some nonprofit groups are questioning the ethics of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of a former political rival.