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Susan Murphy

Health Reporter

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Susan 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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Education

Education Conference Seeks To Help Young Latinos Get To College

Susan Murphy

Latinos are the youngest and fastest growing population in the United States, but they’re the least likely to get a four-year degree.
Economy

San Diego Seniors Struggling To Make Ends Meet

Susan Murphy

A new report shows San Diego County seniors have to earn twice as much as the federal poverty level to make ends meet.
Public Safety

Moderate Earthquake In Baja Calif. Shakes San Diego

Susan Murphy

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Baja California and San Diego County at 3:52 a.m. today. The quake was centered about 20 miles south-southeast of Guadalupe Victoria, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Public Safety

Schwarzenegger Signs Chelsea's Law

Susan Murphy

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Chelsea’s Law in San Diego Thursday to put some sex offenders away for life. Friends, family and lawmakers attended the ceremony in Balboa Park to honor the murdered Poway teen the law is named for.
Politics

On Rosh Hashanah, SD Israel Coalition Calls For Peace At Home And Abroad

Susan Murphy

The San Diego Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah starting tonight at sunset. The holiday marks the Jewish New Year. As leaders in Israel and Palestine renew efforts to end conflict in the Middle East, one local group is calling for a year of peace in San Diego.
Military

U.S. Combat Mission Ends In Iraq, But Thousands Of Refugees Remain In U.S.

Susan Murphy

The U.S. combat mission in Iraq has ended, but thousands of Iraqi refugees remain scattered around the nation, including in San Diego County. Many refugees are afraid to return to Iraq, and worry their country isn’t ready to take charge of its future.