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's Valentine's Day and hundreds of love-struck couples will get married or renew their vows at clerk's offices around the county. Host Tom Fudge speaks with George Smith, the county's assessor, reco
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Host Tom Fudge speaks with San Diego's new Independent Budget Analyst Andrea Tevlin about paying off the pension deficit, the flawed budgeting practices of the past, and preparing a budget for the nex
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How does the North County figure in to the discussion about sites for a new San Diego airport? Host Tom Fudge speaks with three guests about the air transportation needs of the North County, and the
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The StoryCorps MobileBooth has come to San Diego to record peoples' stories and archive them in the Library of Congress where they will become a part of American history. Tom Fudge finds out more abou
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A new study released by the University of San Diego reveals that a large number of the county's non-profits are run by people who plan to leave the business in the next five years. And often times the
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Exequial Ezcurra has headed up ecological research for the Mexican national government, and he's now director of the Biodiversity Research Center of the Californias at San Diego's Natural History Muse
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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.
- In Escondido, a school board member changes her name but not her politics
- SCUBA divers volunteer at San Diego's Birch Aquarium
- San Diego Unified is getting rid of some K-8 middle schools
- San Diego City Council to once again consider Balboa Park parking fees
- Elected officials announce proposed ordinance aimed at fed enforcement actions