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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A red flag warning is in effect for much of San Diego County from Thursday night through Saturday afternoon as powerful Santa Ana winds, combined with single-digit humidity, are expected to increase the danger of wildfires. -
Responding to growth in the San Diego Chinese voter population, the Registrar's office is printing the ballot and other voting materials in Mandarin Chinese. -
The first storm of the season has arrived to San Diego, bringing scattered thunder showers and significantly cooler temperatures. But the rain won’t be enough to impact the critical fire fuel levels as we approach the peak season for Santa Ana winds. -
As firefighters continue to battle wildfires burning in San Diego’s East County, animal rescue crews are helping displaced pets, livestock and other animals. -
San Diego’s scorching heat wave has entered its second week. The unrelenting hot temperatures have triggered another call for energy conservation. -
California’s blistering heat wave and power plant equipment failures are straining the state power grid. Energy officials are calling on people to conserve.
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