61° Mostly CloudySusan Murphy
Reporter
Susan Murphy is a multimedia reporter for KPBS. She started working in the newsroom in 2003, and joined the new media team in 2006, where she wrote and edited news content. Susan graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
Recent Stories
San Diegans Urged To Prepare For Dangerous Wildfire Season
California’s wildfire season is off to an early and dangerous start. Firefighters have already battled 1,600 wildfires throughout the state, which is 500 more fires compared to the same period last year and 85 percent more fires than in an average year.
Navy-Trained Dolphins Find Rare Torpedo Off San Diego Coast
Navy-trained dolphins have discovered a rare 19th-century torpedo off San Diego's coast.
San Diego Youth And Their Parents Invited To Get First-Hand Look At Juvenile Hall
The San Diego public is invited on Saturday, May 18 for a behind-the-scenes look at the Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility.
Public Review Set To Begin For San Diego Trolley Extention Project
A project to extend the San Diego Trolley to the University City community is taking another step forward. SANDAG is scheduled on Friday to kick off the public review and comment period and a draft environmental report.
Another Day Of Heat Expected In San Diego
Another day of record-breaking heat is expected in San Diego County today, as a high pressure system remains settled over the region.
Strict New Stormwater Runoff Rules Approved For San Diego
Toxins, sewage and trash regularly flow into San Diego's beaches and rivers by way of storm drains after a heavy rain. To combat the problem, San Diego Water regulators have approved strict new rules.
San Diego's Waterfront Bustles With Cruise Ships
San Diego on Tuesday had the rare occurrence of three cruise ships in port all at once. The region’s once faltering cruise industry is starting to make a comeback.
Grand Jury Applauds Miramar Landfill's Methane-To-Energy Project
The San Diego County Grand Jury is applauding the methane-to-power conversion at the Miramar Landfill. The garbage dump has also helped create a unique partnership between city and government officials.
California Water Supply To Be Drawn From Storage To Meet Demand
The final California snow survey was bad news for the millions of residents and farmers who rely on the snowpack for their water. It also means water officials will have to draw from storage reserves for the first time since 2009 to meet demand.
San Diego Proposal To Ban Retail Sale Of Dogs, Cats And Rabbits Moves Forward
A San Diego proposal to ban the retail sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores and commercial establishments was approved Wednesday by the City Council's Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee.
