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's Institute for Palliative Medicine is planning to take it's new hotline statewide at the end of the month.
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New census figures show employer-based health insurance in California covers 56 percent of people under age 65. That's below the national average and down five points from the year 2000.
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The San Diego District Attorney today says police raided and shut down 14 medical marijuana operations, suspected of criminal drug sales. The police undercover operation resulted in about 30 arrests of people operating businesses that claimed to be providing medical marijuana. -
Most of San Diego County's school children this week began an academic year that will pose the challenge of dealing with swine flu. -
Kids who started school today will soon face a double-barreled flu season, as seasonal flu and swine flu will both be a threat.
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Some San Diego scientists say they've discovered a way to tame some of the most aggressive cancer tumors.
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For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas. -
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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