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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One San Diego County school district may eliminate all of its librarians. The drastic plan is part of California’s school budget crisis. -
Skyrocketing gas prices are pushing more people to park their cars and take the trolley. Transportation officials say they're ready to welcome more riders.
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A popular surf spot could be getting its year-round lifeguards back. The patrols were stripped away last year.
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Rising food prices are about to take a bigger bite out of your budget, and the increased prices could be around for a while. -
San Diego is in for another weekend of wild weather. Frigid temperatures, rain, and low-elevation-snow are headed this way. The conditions could be life-threatening for homeless people who will have to endure the bitter cold on the streets. -
Heavy rain and mountain snow will hit the San Diego region later today. A National Weather Service (NWS) advisory warns of flash flooding and strong winds.
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