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 founder and director of the Mingei International Museum in Balboa Park has died. Martha W. Longenecker, 93, will be remembered for bringing Japanese folk art to San Diego, and beyond. -
KPBS Midday EditionTwo San Diego Unified high school teachers will be investigated for allegedly wearing controversial Halloween costumes. -
KPBS Midday EditionFood stamp benefits are set to shrink for thousands of San Diegans starting Friday. The change has food banks bracing for higher demand. -
Ordinance would declare Children's Pool beach an Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area
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Ten years ago, thousands fleeing neighborhoods across San Diego County as the wind-whipped Cedar Fire unleashed waves of flames that killed 15 people. -
The mayor of El Cajon issued an apology Thursday for recent comments he made in The Progessive magazine regarding the Chaldean community.
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- San Diego Zoo mural honors 3 beloved animals lost in 1 week
- Buried audit found major problems at San Diego County animal shelters. Issues still persist
- Activists want state commission to consider decertifying SDPD chief
- Hundreds still without power in the Imperial Valley after Monday's monsoon storms