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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Last year was 3.2 degrees warmer in the United States than the average for the entire 20th century. California had its 4th warmest year on record. -
Temperatures in San Diego County are expected to plummet tonight, and the conditions could be life-threatening for the hundreds of homeless people on the streets. -
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the San Diego coast at approximately 2:30 Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. -
A cold, blustery storm moved into San Diego County overnight, bringing widespread rain, flooding and gusty winds. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for the mountains through 4 a.m. Friday. -
A new, advanced weather system will warn people of powerful winter storms and help mitigate the risk of flooding. -
Enjoy the sunshine today, because by tomorrow night a cold Pacific storm from Alaska will make its way to San Diego, bringing showers, thunderstorms and snow in the mountains.
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