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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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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The UCSD Medical Center has cut $24 million from its budget without resorting to furloughs.
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A psychologist at UC San Diego says the way we read facial expressions says as much about us as the face we're looking at.
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Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more. -
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
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A grant from the FCC will help the San Diego Housing Commission expand affordable, quality and reliable broadband internet service to low-income families.
- San Diego is building a lot of homes in its most walkable neighborhoods
- City Council clears way for tiered parking rates at San Diego Zoo
- San Diego to pay $875K to man shot with police bean bag rounds and bitten by K-9
- Oceanside city council approves new tenant protections, rejects rent control
- San Diego class-action suit says ICE courthouse arrests are illegal