ListenTom Fudge has been a professional broadcast journalist for more than 20 years. Tom was hired as a reporter at KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation and development. In September of 1999, Tom took over as host of These Days where he served for nearly a decade. Tom is now back in the newsroom working as one of KPBS’ health reporters.
Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. After leaving WSUI in 1990, Tom worked as a reporter for Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for five years. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Recent Stories
Marijuana Task Force Makes Its Land-Use Recommendations
Medical marijuana shops will be allowed to locate in any commercial zone in San Diego if the city follows the recommendations of its Medical Marijuana Task Force.
Eli Lilly Opens Its Biotech Center In San Diego
A pharmaceutical giant has opened a new biotechnology center in San Diego.
San Diego Groups Get New Stem Cell Funding
San Diego research groups have received tens of millions of dollars in state funding for new stem cell research.
Survey Shows Qualified Support For Medical Marijuana
A new poll shows San Diegans support medical marijuana but they don't want more dispensaries than the city can regulate.
Clinics Screen Patients for Swine Flu Vaccine
San Diego health care providers who have received swine flu vaccine are screening patients to decide who can get the inoculations.
Scientists Making Crops Drought Tolerant
Drought and global warming have inspired San Diego scientists to explore ways to increase drought tolerance in crops. Their research will be published in the journal Science.
Scientists Find A Way To Slow Lou Gehrig's Disease
San Diego researchers have found a way to slow the damage done by Lou Gehrig's Disease.
Calif. Medical Marijuana Users Get A Break From The Feds
The U.S. Department of Justice has put in writing a policy that allows medical marijuana users in California to be free from prosecution under certain circumstances.
Doctors React To Lack Of Liquid Tamiflu
Parents of small children who come down with the flu can't get Tamiflu, the main antiviral medication, in liquid form. Some San Diego doctors say that's causing difficulties. Children under the age of five aren't expected to swallow pills.
School Flu Vaccinations Won't Happen Until Next Month
Many school districts in San Diego County are making plans to deliver swine flu vaccinations for local children.
