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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More meningitis cases in Southern California that occurred last November and December may also be connected to the Tijuana outbreak. -
KPBS Midday EditionMore than 100 activists gathered at Santee Lakes on Sunday to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of the Syrian uprising, including some newly-arrived Syrians who are rallying to help their war-torn homeland. -
As Congress and the White House continue to work on a comprehensive immigration-reform package, a coalition of San Diego leaders today are launching a joint local campaign. -
Assemblyman Ben Hueso, D-San Diego, won the special election for the 40th Senate District with 52 percent of the vote, according to the California Secretary of State's Office. -
A magnitude-4.7 earthquake struck just before 10 a.m. near Anza, California and was felt throughout San Diego County. -
A 223-bed permanent homeless shelter in downtown San Diego opened today, following months of delays.
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