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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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A grant from the FCC will help the San Diego Housing Commission expand affordable, quality and reliable broadband internet service to low-income families. -
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
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- Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
- The places in San Diego meeting their housing goals will blow your mind
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- San Diego International Airport opens new entrance roadway to cut down traffic