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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Host Tom Fudge gets a response from the United Jewish Federation about the hostility between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Host Tom Fudge speaks to researchers about how a new consortium will help local scientist learn more about the local shark population.
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Host Tom Fudge speaks to UCSD Professor Michael Provence who recently returned to San Diego from Lebanon. He witnessed first-hand the destruction that happened in the initial days of the conflict.
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San Diego County's Reverse 911 system can notify large groups of residents about an emergency. Host Tom Fudge talks to San Diego County officials about its use during the Horse Fire.
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A new steroid accusation has rocked the sports world, but some say that the Floyd Landis steroid test results are not as cut-and-dried as it may appear.
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This week, a Field Poll showed likely voters have a more favorable view of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger than right before the primary election. Also, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved
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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.
- San Diego proposes keeping low-density housing near Clairemont trolley stops
- San Diego Zoo mural honors 3 beloved animals lost in 1 week
- Buried audit found major problems at San Diego County animal shelters. Issues still persist
- Activists want state commission to consider decertifying SDPD chief
- Hundreds still without power in the Imperial Valley after Monday's monsoon storms