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 Jacobs Family Foundation has redeveloped San Diego's Diamond Neighborhood, giving residents the chance to own stock in a big community center called Market Creek Plaza. Tom Fudge finds out about t
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Robert Wolfe lived in Alaska for 20 years before moving to California. Wolfe tell us what he learned living in the far north, and the culture shock of moving to sunny San Diego.
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A group called Breathe California wants the film industry to place an R rating on any movie that includes cigarette smoking. Host Tom Fudge speaks with one of their spokespersons and gets a reaction f
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Eighteen candidates met the deadline for 50th Congressional District election. Tom Fudge finds out who's in the race.
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Tom Fudge speaks with Anders Wright, art and culture writer for San Diego City Beat and AnnaMaria Stephens, nightlife editor for signonsandiego.com, about the best bets for entertainment this weekend.
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The 2006 US Chess Championship kicks off today in San Diego. Tom Fudge speaks with a three-time US champion about his love of the game and his favorite moves.
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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 Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media
- People are losing jobs due to social media posts about Charlie Kirk
- Charlie Kirk's widow: 'You have no idea what you have just unleashed'
- From Old Town to Escondido, how San Diegans are marking Mexico’s Independence Day this weekend
- Fletcher breaks silence, rules out return to public office after lawsuit dismissal