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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

50 news stories

  1. August 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  2. Sun

    News: Education · California

    California Schools Face New All-Gender Restroom Requirement Under SB 760

    California school districts must provide an accessible all-gender restroom on every K-12 campus under SB 760.

  3. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Influencer Ava Levy Faces New Grand Theft Charge in Riverside County

  4. July 2026

    13 stories: 13 news stories

  5. Thu

    News: Environment · Inland Empire, California

    Black bear pushes into Crestline water district office, leaves without causing damage

  6. Fri

    News: Election · Imperial Valley, California

    Imperial County Opens Candidate Filing for November 2026 Local Elections

  7. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Costco food courts add chicken strips to California menus at several warehouses

  8. Fri

    News: Real Estate · California

    Meriwether breaks ground on Coral Mountain Desert Club in La Quinta

  9. Fri

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Panasonic recalls toaster ovens sold on Amazon and Costco sites over shock, fire risk

    Panasonic recalled 11,480 toaster ovens sold on Amazon and Costco from October 2024 to April 2026 due to shock and fire hazards.

  10. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    James Carville attacks far-left Democrats, warns party could repeat 2016

  11. Sun

    News: Politics · United States

    Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Senate biography says he has served South Carolina since 2003

  12. Mon

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe, but reports say inquiry began before his administration

  13. Mon

    News: Sports · California

    FIFA clears Balogun for Belgium match after suspending red-card ban for one year

  14. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Napa County deputies say Paul Pelosi could face misdemeanor hit-and-run charges after Yountville crash

  15. Sat

    News: Travel · California

    Living Desert Zoo in Palm Desert sets July 4 celebration for holiday visitors

    The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert will host a July 4 celebration with special animal enrichment from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  16. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Former Olympian David Hearn indicted in Reflecting Pool vandalism case in Washington, officials say

  17. Wed

    News: Politics · California

    California handgun law aimed at DIY machine guns takes effect as Justice Department sues to block it

  18. June 2026

    22 stories: 22 news stories

  19. Mon

    News: Environment · California

    Big Bear eaglet Sandy falls from nest in apparent first flight attempt

  20. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Burgum vows full prosecution after damage to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

  21. Sun

    News: Health · United States

    Florida expert says green bananas can still be useful, not bad fruit

  22. Sun

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    Disneyland ride reopens after teen exits log vehicle and falls on final drop

    Disneyland reopened Tiana's Bayou Adventure in Anaheim on Sunday after a 13-year-old guest exited a ride vehicle and fell down the final drop.

  23. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Duck boat overturns near Charles River entrance in Cambridge, injuring at least 6 people

  24. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Michigan parents charged in death of 7-year-old son, court records show

  25. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Federal judge declares mistrial in Palisades Fire arson case after jury deadlocks

  26. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    Newsom urges Californians to reject billionaire tax measure, calls for federal wealth tax instead

  27. Sat

    News: Environment · United States

    Viral Alberta grizzly video underscores bear-safety rules for hikers

  28. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

    James Carville calls for Democratic ‘schism,’ says he cannot stay in same party as New York candidate

    Imperial Valley voters face a shifting political landscape as strategist James Carville urges a formal split within the Democratic Party.

  29. Thu

    News: Sports · California

    U.S. loses late to Türkiye in Los Angeles, but knockout-round path stays the same

  30. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

    Florida tattoo shop bars military, veterans from service after anti-war post

  31. Thu

    News: Energy · California

    BLM approves oil and gas leasing updates for California’s Central Coast

  32. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii concealed-carry ‘vampire rule’ in 6-3 ruling

  33. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

    Lincoln Memorial undercroft opens with timed-entry tickets for Washington visitors

  34. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 7 more stories.