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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KPBS Midday EditionThe idea to host an outrigger canoe race on the Salton Sea began as a way to start the racing season earlier but has evolved into a dream of something much bigger. Event organizers said they hope bringing recreation back to the Salton Sea will help save the sea itself. -
KPBS Midday EditionIt's 149 pages long and sets the rules for how the city governs itself in almost every area. But it has no way to remove a sick or misbehaving mayor, and that's something the City Council hopes to change. -
Local architects are finding new ways to incorporate solar into homes and buildings. -
KPBS Midday EditionWith more than a hundred films — documentaries, shorts, feature films — showing over five days, the San Diego Black Film Festival is a vital venue for filmmakers and actors to tell stories about the black experience. -
KPBS Midday EditionIt’s the first major overhaul to the SAT college entrance exam in nearly 30 years. -
KPBS Midday EditionWhen a Midday Edition guest lamented last week that he didn't see churches stepping up to help the homeless, that didn't sound quite right. We looked into it and found lots of helping hands in area churches.
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Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
- 60,000+ march through downtown for 'No Kings' Day protest, other rallies planned throughout the county
- Housing officials warn San Diego's ADU reforms may violate state law
- 'No Kings' demonstrations happening this weekend. What are your rights in a protest?
- San Diego infectious disease expert warns new CDC vaccine panel could threaten public health
- Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine moves