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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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Public Safety

Drought Impacts Air Quality Across California

Susan Murphy

San Diego County's overall air quality remains in 'good' to 'moderate' levels
Environment

Record Dry Conditions Continue To Grip San Diego

Susan Murphy

There’s a high chance San Diego County will have a completely dry January, which has happened just twice before in -- in 1948 and 1976.
KPBS Evening Edition

San Diego River Restoration Involves Clearing Homeless, And Their Trash

Susan Murphy

A San Diego group is hoping to restore the 52-mile San Diego River to its once-scenic splendor, with trails, parks and open space. But first it has to clear a path through an endless cycle of trash.
Border & Immigration

Congress Secures Funding For San Ysidro Border Project

Susan Murphy

Three San Diego congressional representatives announced Tuesday remaining funds for the San Ysidro Land Port of Entry infrastructure project have been secured.
Military

Camp Pendleton Marines, Sailors Head To Afghanistan For War's Final Chapter

Susan Murphy

Hundreds of Marines from Camp Pendleton are deploying to Afghanistan to close out the final chapter of America’s longest war.
Economy

Gov. Brown Visits San Diego To Propose Billions In New Spending

Susan Murphy

Gov. Jerry Brown will visit San Diego on Thursday to discuss his 2014-15 budget proposal, which includes an increase in spending on schools, healthcare and welfare for poor Californians.