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Raised in La Jolla, California, Rod Rodriguez is the senior Imperial Valley reporter for Times Media Service, based in El Centro, California. Rodriguez covers local news across the Imperial Valley, including local government, schools, public safety, development, elections and community life. Rodriguez holds a master's degree in mass communication.

Stories by Rod Rodriguez

7 investigations

  1. June 2026

    7 stories: 7 investigations

  2. Sun

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    Washington travelers booking Holland America cruises now face up to $20-a-day automatic tipping charge

    Starting June 1, Holland America Line increased its automatic daily crew appreciation charges for Washington travelers to up to $20 per guest.

  3. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    BlackRock’s SOXX rides chip boom as AI demand lifts a concentrated 30-stock ETF

  4. Sun

    Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States

    NYPD Says Teen Was Shot in Times Square as Knicks Celebration Turned Disorderly

  5. Sun

    Investigation · Sports · United States

    Knicks win first NBA championship in 53 years, beating Spurs 94-90 in Game 5

    The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win the NBA championship, led by Jalen Brunson's 45 points.

  6. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    Obama Center’s $470M reserve plan faces scrutiny as subcontractors say they are owed millions

  7. Sat

    Investigation · Travel · United States

    World Cup tourism data points to a wider U.S. travel story beyond stadium cities

  8. Sat

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

    SpaceX’s Nasdaq debut lifts valuation above $2 trillion as Musk wealth estimates cross trillion-dollar mark

    SpaceX surpassed a $2 trillion valuation during its Nasdaq debut on June 12, lifting Elon Musk's estimated net worth past $1 trillion.