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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I just watched Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address on YouTube and I was struck by two things. The first was the amount of time he spent looking down at his notes. The second was the number of times he extolled the right of the people to decide.
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Dentists rejoice. San Diego has joined the fluoridation band wagon. The city water department says it’ll turn on the pumps tomorrow and start adding fluoride to local tap water.
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The world’s largest retailer says it's serious about expanding in the city of San Diego. And Walmart thinks the San Diego city council should seriously consider repealing an ordinance that would strictly regulate Walmart Supercenters. -
The Broadway Pier on San Diego Bay just got a face-lift that cost $28 million and you can see it in the sleek new terminal building. But with the cruise business being what it's been…you might wonder why they bothered. -
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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.
- Tsunami advisory canceled from San Diego to San Luis Obispo
- 8.8 magnitude quake strikes off Russia's Far East. Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California
- Carlsbad trims planned Barrio traffic circles from 5 to 1
- San Diego residents prepare for more access to coupons at the grocery stores
- After review, Trump administration says it will fund Migrant Education Program