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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Season ticket sales fill all the seats in the small StubHub center for the Los Angeles Chargers for 2017-18. -
KPBS Midday EditionCompetition from online buying is forcing some stores to close while others struggle to think outside the big box. -
A pipe that was damaged during a February rainstorm dumps 900,000 gallons of sewage into Los Coches Creek in El Cajon. -
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. -
San Diego State University President Elliot Hirshman has announced he will be leaving at the end of June, after six years at the helm. -
For The First Time In Its History, The University Of California Proposes Cap On Nonresident StudentsThe University of California’s move comes in response to criticism that California high-school graduates are often locked out of enrollment.
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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. -
For the first time, United Nations members have agreed on a unified treaty to protect biodiversity in the high seas.
- New test for colon cancer could spot it before it spreads
- Corporation for Public Broadcasting says it's shutting down
- The places in San Diego meeting their housing goals will blow your mind
- San Diego 101: Why is it so hard to build housing?
- San Diego International Airport opens new entrance roadway to cut down traffic