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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In the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Florida, some high profile gun control advocacy groups in San Diego are joining forces to fight for tougher gun laws. -
San Diego has been experiencing a drier and hotter than usual winter as the region enters a new drought cycle. -
KPBS Midday EditionA U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday shows all of San Diego County is now in a moderate drought. -
First, they marched. Now they’re running — for office. At a four day conference in San Diego this week, nearly 100 women from across the nation are learning the important tools for building campaign operations — from communications to fundraising. -
KPBS Midday EditionAfter months of record breaking bone-dry weather dominated by a massive ridge of high pressure, a significant storm is finally on its way to San Diego County. -
The "bridge shelter" opened in the East Village Thursday morning, the last of three large tent shelters for San Diego's homeless.
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