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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San Diego police used rubber bullets to shoot a man with a knife in front of police headquarters last week. The event was broadcast live on the Internet. -
Whenever a President delivers a speech on an important policy matter, you need to give him a thumbs-up or a thumbs-down. Last night, Obama explained his Libya policy pretty well.
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The San Diego State Aztecs have bombed out of the NCAA Basketball Tournament. But the land of my birth has gotten to the "Frozen Four" and seems headed for ultimate victory. -
Gay marriage activists who approach shoppers in front of Target say told me they act very respectfully, despite Target statements to the contrary. I went shopping at the Mission Valley store and was able to put it to the test.
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Gay marriage, property rights and free speech have all come together in a lawsuit, brought by Target, to keep political activists from the front of their stores. -
Congress and the State of California are looking at ways to tax online sales. Amazon.com pays no sales tax in California. The brick and mortar stores do.
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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.
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