Thomas Fudge
Science and Technology ReporterA journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He joined KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation, and development. He previously served as host of These Days (now KPBS Midday Edition) and as a news editor. Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio, and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Two more Southern California cities are talking about getting rid of red-light cameras. -
The still depressed California housing market saw some good news today when DataQuick reported a drop in notices of default, the first step in the foreclosure process. -
Carpool lanes may be getting a fair amount of use, but the percentage of commuters who use them has gone down dramatically. -
The weekend closure of I-405 in Los Angeles fell way short of the hype. That's caused people to wonder what's the point of adding any lanes to it. -
Bikers are known to take over the streets and get "naked." But when will they be so common that we see them but don't think about them? -
Private companies are taking over near-earth space transport as NASA gets out of the Shuttle business. And New Mexico is building them an airport.
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"Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It bans all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. Consumers will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag. -
The Board of Supervisors will take up an item placing a temporary pause on the application for new battery energy storage systems. -
Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more.
- Groundbreaking will lead to hundreds of affordable housing units coming to Mission Valley
- Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to 'go to hell'
- Hundreds of Kaiser Permanente healthcare professionals stage informational picket
- San Diego International Airport opens new entrance roadway to cut down traffic
- Evacuation warnings lifted as crews halt forward progress of Bernardo brush fire