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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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Military

Navy-Trained Dolphins Find Rare Torpedo Off San Diego Coast

Susan Murphy

Navy-trained dolphins have discovered a rare 19th-century torpedo off San Diego's coast.
Public Safety

San Diego Youth And Their Parents Invited To Get First-Hand Look At Juvenile Hall

Susan Murphy

The San Diego public is invited on Saturday, May 18 for a behind-the-scenes look at the Kearny Mesa Juvenile Detention Facility.
Quality of Life

Public Review Set To Begin For San Diego Trolley Extension Project

Susan Murphy

A project to extend the San Diego Trolley to the University City community is taking another step forward. SANDAG is scheduled on Friday to kick off the public review and comment period and a draft environmental report.
Environment

Another Day Of Heat Expected In San Diego

Susan Murphy

Another day of record-breaking heat is expected in San Diego County today, as a high pressure system remains settled over the region.
Environment

Strict New Stormwater Runoff Rules Approved For San Diego

Susan Murphy

Toxins, sewage and trash regularly flow into San Diego's beaches and rivers by way of storm drains after a heavy rain. To combat the problem, San Diego Water regulators have approved strict new rules.
Economy

San Diego's Waterfront Bustles With Cruise Ships

Susan Murphy

San Diego on Tuesday had the rare occurrence of three cruise ships in port all at once. The region’s once faltering cruise industry is starting to make a comeback.