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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

74 stories

  1. June 2026

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

  2. 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.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Tue

    News: Arts and Entertainment · Calexico, California

    Calexico 10 Theatre to Close After Decades of Service

  5. March 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  6. Sun

    News: Energy · Calexico, California

    IID Upgrades Calexico Substation, Boosts Power Reliability

  7. September 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  8. Fri

    News: Travel · Imperial Valley, California

    Imperial Sand Dunes Permit Fees Rise October 2025

  9. Thu

    News: Politics · Calexico, California

    Calexico Approves $51K Fire Dispatch System Upgrade

  10. June 2025

    6 stories: 6 news stories

  11. Mon

    News: Arts and Entertainment · El Centro, California

    IVRCC Celebrates America Drone Show Lights Up Imperial

  12. Sun

    News: Politics · Calexico, California

    Calexico City Council Votes Down Budget on Eve Fiscal Year 25–26

    Calexico’s City Council deadlocked 2–2 on June 27, failing to adopt a critical FY 2025–26 budget just days before the new fiscal year begins. The impasse…

  13. Mon

    News: Arts and Entertainment · Calipatria, California

    Calipatria Fireworks Spectacular Lights Up 4th of July Sky

  14. Mon

    News: Politics · Imperial Valley, California

    Dr. Kathleen Lang Appointment Energizes Imperial Valley

  15. Mon

    News: Education · Imperial Valley

    MANA de Imperial Valley Scholarships Award Over $30K

  16. Mon

    News: Business and Finance · Imperial Valley, California

    Imperial County Moving Away from Agriculture, Sup Kelley Says

  17. May 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  18. Thu

    News: Business and Finance · Brawley, California

    Spreckels Sugar Closure to Hit Imperial County

  19. Sun

    News: Education · El Centro, California

    Desert Oasis HS: Model Continuation HS

    Desert Oasis High School in El Centro has been named a Model Continuation High School by state officials, recognizing its excellence in supporting at-risk students and…

  20. March 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  21. Thu

    News: Politics · El Centro, California

    El Centro Mayor Tomás Oliva Resigns