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 largest solar flare in four years erupted Monday, and its radiation is expected to reach Earth tonight. The impact could interfere with communication systems, power grids and navigation satellites. -
Alcohol abuse is on the rise and killing 2.5 million people each year world-wide, and San Diego’s alcohol-related emergency department discharges are also up. -
Forecasters say a series of storms will keep San Diego wet, windy and cold through Sunday. Local mountains are expected to turn into a winter wonderland.
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A parade of 200 military planes will soar above San Diego Bay this weekend to kick off a yearlong celebration of Naval Aviation. -
In his State of the State address, Gov. Jerry Brown stressed the importance of higher education, but his proposed budget calls for 20 percent cuts to California’s colleges and universities. -
A new study is underway in San Diego to evaluate how difficult it is for rural residents to evacuate during an emergency.
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