
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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Real estate tracker Core Logic reports Southern California last month had the highest number of sales, for the month of March, in 10 years.
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Season ticket sales fill all the seats in the small StubHub center for the Los Angeles Chargers for 2017-18.
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KPBS Midday EditionCompetition from online buying is forcing some stores to close while others struggle to think outside the big box.
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A pipe that was damaged during a February rainstorm dumps 900,000 gallons of sewage into Los Coches Creek in El Cajon.
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The cost of a college degree may be going up for California students. But the amount of money spent on each degree, by the University of California and CSU, has been going down.
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San Diego State University President Elliot Hirshman has announced he will be leaving at the end of June, after six years at the helm.
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Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
- DA investigating Poway Councilmember Tony Blain, sheriff’s office says
- Advocates urge San Diego leaders to end license plate surveillance system amid Trump immigration crackdown
- Rally at San Diego Int'l Airport slams 'racist' Trump travel ban
- Health experts warn new COVID vaccine policy could worsen health gaps in San Diego
- State senators from San Diego split on allowing housing near transit, but not along partisan lines