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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It was a press conference that few reporters attended and that was no surprise. A former San Diego City Attorney was speaking about the dim future of San Diego’s municipal pension fund.
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San Diego veterans who suffer post traumatic stress disorder may be more likely to develop dementia late in life. That's the conclusion of a study done by the VA Medical Center in Houston.
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By the end of today, the November election ballots for San Diego county will be set in stone -- or at least in permanent typeface.
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The University of San Diego's Index of Leading Economic Indicators rose again in July, led by strong gains in local consumer confidence and help wanted advertising, it was announced today.
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San Diego County continues to test for water contamination at 44 beach locations. But state funding for the testing is at risk.
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What are the biggest challenges facing Camp Pendleton-based Marines who are currently serving in Afghanistan? We discuss how the conflict in Afghanistan is different, and in some ways more challenging than the war in Iraq. Plus, we'll talk about what benchmarks need to be achieved before U.S. combat troops can withdraw from Afghanistan.
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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.
- Big hike in fees for San Diego sports leagues leaves players on the bench
- More than 200,000 Afghan allies without options as resettlement ends
- El Cajon police chief disagrees with attorney general over sanctuary law
- State Democrat lawmakers move forward with plans for redistricting vote
- Downtown special event parking prices draw backlash from San Diego groups