64° OvercastTom Fudge
News Editor
A journalist with 25 years of experience, Tom originally 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
Catholic Education Will Be History In O.B. As Sacred Heart Closes Its Doors
Falling enrollment makes Sacred Heart Academy in Ocean Beach part of a national trend, and the third San Diego Catholic school to close in as many years.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Talks Pot Ruling, Budget
Mayor Filner says Monday's medical marijuana ruling does not affect his commitment to safe access to medical marijuana.
Is Compass Card City’s Bus Ticket To 21st Century?
Cash fare for transit is becoming a thing of the past. But the San Diego Compass Card still has some transfers to make before it reaches the end station.
Final Report Says Recycling Water Is Not So Expensive
The San Diego water department today presents its final report on water recycling and estimates it would cost no more to recycle water than to import it.
Exposition Fosters Confusion About Balboa Park History
The 100th anniversary of Balboa Park is coming up in 2015. Or is it? Turns out the San Diego press corps has been getting it wrong about the pending centennial and the 1915 Exposition.
Study Shows Drop In San Diego Trolley Trips
Volatile gas prices have boosted public transit ridership in most of the country. But not in San Diego, where trolley trips were down nearly 5 percent last year.
Fear Of Traffic Pits Neighborhood Against Senior Housing
San Diego could have 60 more affordable housing units for seniors if the City Council approves it, and some residents of Allied Gardens hope they won't.
Drones, Military Bases Are New Firefighting Tools
The latest trends in firefighting got an airing at the Firehouse World Convention in San Diego.
Former San Diego Mayor Gambled Away Millions
Federal prosecutors say former San Diego mayor Maureen O'Connor gambled away millions of dollars.
Liberal Label Gives Way To Progress(ive)
Left-of-center politicos lean toward “progressive” label to cast off liberal baggage.
