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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Biologist Gerald “Jerry” Joyce takes over as Salk president next month with the task of expanding the campus and answering the question: what’s next? -
As rain and snowfall accumulate in San Diego, California is on pace to bring water supply back to normal. But, the long dry period in the Colorado River basin is a bigger problem to solve. -
A UCSD study shows toddlers who are less attracted to videos of parents using "baby talk" have a very strong chance of having autism. -
Cannabis is a legal and a relatively safe drug. But legalization has brought an increase in adverse side effects and cannabis-related ER visits. -
An academic consortium called PRISM wants to remove the data processing bottleneck that stands in the way of artificial intelligence and things like drug discovery. -
Opinions are mixed on whether it can help end racial and gender pay disparities or if it’s an invasion of privacy.
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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 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