Scott Rodd
Investigative ReporterScott comes to KPBS after spending more than a half-decade in Sacramento as both a State Capitol reporter and an investigative reporter.
Most recently, he worked for Capital Public Radio where he produced a number of award-winning investigative projects. They include a podcast and audio documentary on the U.S. Forest Service’s failed plans to protect a rural California town from wildfire. His reporting prompted a Congressional inquiry that is ongoing.
Scott’s investigation into Gov. Gavin Newsom’s overstated wildfire prevention efforts prompted legislative oversight hearings and a $500 million budget increase for fire mitigation. His reporting on a private security incident at Sacramento’s basketball arena led to the passage of a state law that requires use-of-force training for California security guards.
Scott was the Sacramento Press Club’s journalist of the year in 2021, has a regional Murrow award and was a finalist for a national Investigative Reporters & Editors award.
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Member of Congress launched an investigation into last year after a KPBS investigation revealed the credit union collected millions of dollars in overdraft fees from Marines. -
The Trump administration’s proposed tariffs could impact the local farming industry in San Diego County. Plus, a look into if California's long proposed high speed rail project to connect major cities will ever come to light. -
For years, Frontwave has benefited from an exclusive agreement that funnels young Marine recruits into the credit union. A previous KPBS investigation showed Frontwave relies on overdraft fees from Marines and others as a key source of revenue. -
Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin visited the San Diego-Tijuana border region this week. What does it mean for solving the cross-border sewage crisis? Then, spending on lobbying in California reached new heights in 2024. We look into what the data show. -
Zoo employees say they’re struggling to earn a living wage. Meanwhile, the former CEO’s compensation more than doubled to nearly $2 million in recent years. -
KPBS Midday EditionWe discuss the latest results from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors special election, as two South Bay mayors head to a July runoff. Then, we hear about the latest efforts at the state capital to reform California’s landmark environmental review law with the goal of boosting housing production.
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Merle Wakefield was cleared for release four years ago. But the state has struggled to place him in the community as residents protested his release. -
Skateboarding is part of the Olympic program for the second time in history.
- San Diego resident golfers teed off at their vanishing access to city-run courses
- Why It Matters: The backstory to San Diego's lawsuit over La Jolla independence fight
- Fuzzy bear cub found alone, now thriving in San Diego's Project Wildlife care
- Mayor Todd Gloria restores some funding to police, fire, animal services in revised budget proposal
- Gaylord Pacific opens, boosting Chula Vista Bayfront future