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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Teen girls with a history of trouble and low self-esteem often fall prey to sex traffickers. A youth organization in City Heights is working to prevent girls from becoming victims. -
A dozen students at Monroe Clark Middle School in City Heights spent three months documenting bullying incidents on their campus in hopes of opening the eyes of their peers and teachers to stop the hatred. -
Are you worried about great white sharks at your favorite San Diego beach? A new smartphone app reveals where some of the ocean’s top predators are lurking. -
La Jolla Cove offers some of the most breathtaking views in San Diego County. But some people say the area smells so bad, you have to hold your breath to take in the views. -
Imagine if earth had a double sunrise and sunset every day. A team of San Diego astronomers has discovered new planets systems that have just that. -
A warm and dry winter has California’s ski resorts racing to produce their own artificial whiteness. Forecasters say La Nina is to blame for the otherwise bare, brown slopes.
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