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 EditionSan Diego's independent booksellers are thriving, while larger brick-and-mortar book stores and retailers are losing out to online competitors.
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KPBS Midday EditionDemocratic Rep. Susan Davis easily won re-election in the 53rd District this November. She shares her thoughts about what the 113th Congress accomplished and what lies ahead for the 114th. -
The San Diego Association of Governments will spend $275,000 to test a wireless Internet service on three bus lines. -
KPBS Midday EditionCary Elwes, who played Westley in cult classic film "The Princess Bride," has released a book with a behind-the-scenes look a the making of the film. -
President Obama's plan to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba was a hot topic Wednesday -
KPBS Midday EditionIt's not too late to bake a pie this Thanksgiving. San Diego food writer Caron Golden joins KPBS Midday Edition to share some of her favorite recipes along with tips and tricks for baking the perfect pie.
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"Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. It bans all plastic shopping bags starting in 2026. Consumers will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag. -
The Board of Supervisors will take up an item placing a temporary pause on the application for new battery energy storage systems. -
Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more.
- Amid ICE arrests, California puts new limits on legal aid for some undocumented immigrants
- Oceanographers create 5-day forecast for beach pollution
- Trump administration releases after school grant money — with a catch
- San Diego County Supervisors vote 4-1 in favor of program for employees in ICE era
- San Diego Comic-Con 2025 expected to bring more than $160M to local economy