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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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Environment

California Lawmakers Call For Drought Emergency Declaration

Susan Murphy

With reservoirs depleting and forecasters predicting another dry winter, California lawmakers are calling on President Barack Obama and Gov. Jerry Brown to declare a drought emergency and federal disaster in the state.
Border & Immigration

U.S., Mexico Officials Break Ground On San Diego Border Infrastructure Project

Susan Murphy

City News Service

U.S. and Mexico officials joined together in Otay Mesa on Tuesday to break ground on a $700 million border infrastructure project.
Environment

Dry Conditions Return To Thirsty San Diego

Susan Murphy

Thirsty San Diego got a little bit of rain last weekend, but mild and dry conditions are setting in once again.
Environment

San Diego Wind Farms Get Extended Legal Protection On Eagle Deaths

Susan Murphy

Wind energy farms in San Diego can now get a 30-year permit to kill eagles accidentally without penalty. A San Diego conservationist says the ruling puts the region’s declining eagle population at risk.
Environment

San Diego Mountains Under Winter Storm Watch

Susan Murphy

A cold, blustery storm from the north is expected to move into San Diego County early Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain to coastal and inland areas and snow to the mountains.
Politics

San Diego Homeless Need Blankets, Jackets As Temperature Dips

Susan Murphy

San Diego’s downtown homeless shelter is in urgent need of blankets and jackets. Supplies are out, and a cold snap is forecast to hit the region this weekend.