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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A citizen's group will watch out for voter fraud at San Diego polling places this November. Whether the group is good influence or not depends on who you ask. -
The years-long court battle over 76 acres of Mission Bay Park, and the mobile homes that remain there, could end early next year... unless it's appealed. -
The California Legislature passes a bill allowing San Diego to boost the number of acres that are off-limits to developers. -
KPBS Midday EditionA neighborhood eyes the obstacles to getting skaters off the street and into the skatepark of their dreams. -
Annual tests of inmates in San Diego county jails indicate well over half the people brought into custody test positive for illegal drugs.
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The San Diego Zoo will get a system of solar panels that will provide energy for five vehicle charging stations. It will also provide shade for up to 50 cars in the parking lot.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom threw his support behind San Diego's Measure D Thursday. -
Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
- Trump administration shuts down EPA's scientific research arm
- Man whose car struck crowd outside LA club, injuring 30, was shot, attacked by crowd
- 3 people are still missing from deadly floods in Texas county, down from nearly 100
- 'We are on our knees': U.S. tariffs devastate Lesotho's garment workers
- Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders' new stadium deal over team name