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 Edition"California Dreaming" by economist Lawrence McQuillan, a senior fellow at the Independent Institute, explains the origins of the state pension crisis and offers solutions. -
The family of Marine Sgt. Rafael Peralta accepted their late son's Navy Cross Monday, even though they would have preferred the Medal of Honor. -
KPBS Midday EditionAssembly BIll 266, authored by Assemblyman Rob Bonta, could come up for a vote on the Assembly floor as soon as Wednesday. -
KPBS Midday EditionCommunity leaders take a look at what is next for Project 25, a program helping the chronically homeless in San Diego County and saving millions of dollars in public resources. -
KPBS Midday EditionThis year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. On this Memorial Day, we take a look back at the war that dramatically changed the country and San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County's unemployment rate dropped to 4.8 percent — the lowest rate the region has seen in almost a decade.
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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 safe parking site frees city to push campers out of Mission Bay
- The strange-but-true origin story of the humble potato
- California strikes deal to temporarily protect $4B in bullet train funds, but project’s future still uncertain
- Afghan allies seek action after Trump signals resettlement support
- Electric vehicle drivers in California could soon lose HOV lane perk