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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The U.S. Climate Prediction Center issued an El Niño watch Thursday, predicting a 50 percent likelihood the weather phenomenon will develop this fall. -
KPBS Midday EditionMayor Kevin Faulconer said he will work with Council President Todd Gloria, whose district includes Balboa Park, on a more realistic celebration that recognizes the character and history of the park. -
San Diego's biggest benefit from this past weekend's rainfall will be the water savings from residents turning off their sprinklers. -
Medical marijuana will soon be sold legally in the city of San Diego, but the city’s enforcement of the new law is raising concerns with some people. -
After months of dry conditions, San Diego is expected to get four days of rain starting Wednesday night. Ahead of the storms, San Diego leaders and environmentalists gathered to discuss ways to capture and treat stormwater pollution as part of an effort to meet strict new regulations.
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- EPA head and Mexican government sign agreement to end Tijuana sewage flows
- Fearing lawsuits, El Cajon Police stopped responding to some mental health calls
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