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Tom Fudge
News Editor
A journalist with 25 years of experience, Tom joined 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 (now Midday Edition) where he served for nearly a decade. Now a news editor, Tom supervises reporting by the KPBS arts and investigations teams. He also edits stories related to science and border coverage.
Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. 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 by Tom Fudge
San Diego Council To Vote On Motel's Conversion To Transitional Housing
- July 17
- By Tom Fudge
The San Diego City Council takes up the controversial plan to convert a South County motel to transitional housing for low-level offenders on Monday.
US Forest Service Enacts Fire Restrictions In San Diego County
- July 17
- By Tom Fudge
Due to recent wildfires, prevailing high temperatures and ongoing combustion threat levels, Cleveland National Forest will operate under elevated fire restrictions beginning Monday, the U.S. Forest Service announced.
La Mesa Could Become A Sanctuary City — For Ferrets
- July 7
- By Tom Fudge
Ferret owners in La Mesa want the city council to make a strong statement in favor of legalizing ferrets as pets.
Financial Troubles Shut Down Suzie's Farm
- June 27
- By Tom Fudge
Suzie's Farm, in the Tijuana River Valley, is closing down after more than eight years in the business of growing organic food.
Fighting Obesity: What We Learned From The Battle On Smoking
- June 9
- By Tom Fudge
Smoking is still called the leading cause of preventable death. But as smoking rates continue to drop it looks like another preventable problem, obesity, is taking its place.
Hooligan Gangsters Indicted In San Diego For Stealing Jeep Wranglers
- May 30
- By Tom Fudge
The alleged auto-theft ring transported $4.5 million worth of vehicles from San Diego County to Mexico.
Report: Deaths From Meth Use On The Rise In San Diego County
- May 11
- By Tom Fudge
Health officials from San Diego County Thursday reported a steady rise in meth-related deaths and meth use in recent years.
More Sales And Higher Prices Hit SoCal Housing Market In March
- April 25
- By Tom Fudge
Real estate tracker Core Logic reports Southern California last month had the highest number of sales, for the month of March, in 10 years.
The Chargers Next Season Is Sold Out
- March 28
- By Tom Fudge
Season ticket sales fill all the seats in the small StubHub center for the Los Angeles Chargers for 2017-18.
San Diego Malls Ride A Changing Retail Wave
- March 21
- By Tom Fudge
Competition from online buying is forcing some stores to close while others struggle to think outside the big box.