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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Columnist Robert Samuelson has emerged as the nation's most prominent critic of high-speed rail. And today he had another in a series of stories on the subject that appeared in the Washington Post.
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The revolution in Egypt brings a spirit of celebration to Egyptians all over the world, including those who live in San Diego. (This one is serious) -
The revolution in Egypt brings a spirit of celebration to Egyptians all over the world, including those who live in San Diego.
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Lindsay Lohan called for freedom in Egypt and asked people to stop talking so much about it. -
Squash has traditionally been a prep-school sport. But some inner-city San Diego kids are getting a taste for the game. -
Toyotas have been accused of accelerating out of control, and NASA engineers were called in to examine the vehicles. No, it’s not rocket science, but understanding cars may be a lot more complicated than that.
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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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