Susan Murphy
Health ReporterSusan Murphy is a former health reporter for KPBS, providing in-depth coverage of a variety of issues that impact San Diego County and the Imperial Valley — from infectious diseases and mental health to health care policy and medical breakthroughs. Susan started working in the KPBS Newsroom in 2003. She graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism.
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The Bikini Kill frontwoman pioneered the "riot grrrl" movement in the 1990s. "I thought of myself as a feminist performance artist who was in a punk band," Hanna says.
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Clinical trials of MDMA have been promising, but concerns have emerged about the quality of the research. A June hearing scheduled by the Food and Drug Administration is likely to address them.
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El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, dice que el déficit presupuestario del estado es de $27.6 mil millones. La cifra que Newsom anunció el viernes es menor que el déficit que anticipaba en enero.
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San Diego County health officials have released an updated water contact closure and advisory list for county beaches in effect Monday.
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La Corte Suprema de California decidirá en las próximas semanas si descarta de la votación de noviembre una medida que haría más difícil aumentar los impuestos. El caso enfrenta a líderes y sindicatos demócratas con grupos empresariales y de contribuyentes.
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If confirmed Monday, Wahl will assume the office on June 7.
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