
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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San Diego County property taxes are due on Monday. And the county tax collector says he's expecting a big bump in tax revenue again this year.
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A week after repealing new regulations for vacation rental properties, San Diego is looking for a new proposal and considering the enforcement of current law.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe California Public Utilities Commission on Thursday established a set of so-called exit fees for energy users, when they stop being customers of SDG&E and other utilities.
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San Diego and Imperial Counties are part of a statewide trend of dropping rates of teen pregnancy.
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A report by RENTCafe shows the San Diego region has increased its creation of apartment units by 48 percent in 2018.
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KPBS Midday EditionTuesday is the final day for public comment on census questions
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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.
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For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom threw his support behind San Diego's Measure D Thursday.
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- North County LGBTQ Resource Center rejects Pride month proclamation over Oceanside’s Pride flag reversal
- Move to rename USNS Harvey Milk seen as part of broader attack on LGBTQ+ community
- Coco Gauff wins the French Open to claim her 2nd Grand Slam title