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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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. -
Real estate experts talk about a pending drop in the median price of San Diego homes due to the “shadow inventory.” These are distressed homes on the cusp of foreclosure that will soon flood the market. But that’s only one side of the coin. -
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In a dramatic announcement, the City of Oceanside said it will double its current inventory of red-light cameras. They now have two and they’re going to have four.
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Since doing a couple of blog posts on fluoridation of San Diego water supplies I've heard from several people who oppose fluoridation based on questionable theories and suppositions. This latest one may be the best.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom threw his support behind San Diego's Measure D Thursday. -
Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
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- San Diego housing data reveal fastest growth in urban core
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