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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.

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74 stories

  1. June 2026

    33 stories, continued: 7 investigations, 1 analysis, 3 explainers, 22 news stories

  2. Sun

    News: Health · United States

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

  3. Sun

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

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

  4. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

  5. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

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

    Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents face murder and child abuse charges following the death of their 7-year-old son, Casper O'Brien.

  6. Sat

    Explainer · Technology · United States

    What to do if a mystery envelope or package shows up in your mailbox

  7. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

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

  8. Sat

    News: Politics · California

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

  9. Sat

    News: Environment · United States

    Viral Alberta grizzly video underscores bear-safety rules for hikers

  10. Sat

    News: Politics · United States

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

  11. Thu

    News: Sports · California

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

    Despite a goal from Auston Trusty, the U.S. lost 3-2 to Türkiye in Los Angeles but still advances to face Bosnia and Herzegovina.

  12. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · United States

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

  13. Thu

    News: Energy · California

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

  14. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

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

  15. Thu

    Explainer · Travel · United States

    How a 17-year-old from Ohio said his 50-star flag ended up in state capitols from Texas to Alaska

    Travelers visiting US state capitols from Texas to Alaska can trace how Bob Heft's 50-star flag design was flown there between 1960 and 1962.

  16. Thu

    News: Travel · United States

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

  17. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Wendy’s employees charged after police say food was taken from trash and spit on in Union, South Carolina

  18. Thu

    News: Politics · United States

    Senate rejects Kaine Iran war powers resolution after Trump meeting with Republicans

  19. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    CBP seizes more than 1,100 pounds of suspected meth at Laredo bridge

  20. Mon

    News: Election · United States

    Maryland removes disputed voter registration as Republicans fault delay

  21. Sat

    News: Travel · World

    One tourist dies as fire hits Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in Dominican Republic; 1,690 evacuated

    A fatal fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in the Dominican Republic has forced the evacuation of 1,690 guests and closed the resort.

  22. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · United States

    Six arrested after river sandbar brawl in Calhoun County, sheriff says

  23. Fri

    Analysis · Military · World

    Reuters report says IRGC built covert Iraqi cells to launch drone attacks on Gulf states

  24. Thu

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Schwab’s reported Cboe project could bring yes-or-no S&P 500 trading to retail customers

    Charles Schwab and Cboe plan to launch S&P 500 binary options for retail brokerage customers in the coming months.

  25. Mon

    News: Politics · United States

    McConnell hospitalized in Washington; office says he is ‘receiving excellent care’

  26. Sun

    Investigation · Travel · United States

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

  27. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

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

    BlackRock's SOXX ETF surged in 2026 as IDC forecast the global semiconductor market will exceed $1 trillion in revenue by the end of the year.

  28. Sun

    Investigation · Crime and Justice · United States

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

  29. Sun

    Investigation · Sports · United States

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

  30. Sun

    Investigation · Business and Finance · United States

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

    The Obama Foundation faces scrutiny over its $470M reserve plan as subcontractors report unpaid bills ahead of the center's 2026 opening.

  31. Sat

    Investigation · Travel · United States

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

  32. June 2026 continues on page 3 with 1 more story.