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Scott Rodd
State Government Reporter
Scott Rodd previously covered government and legal affairs for the Sacramento Business Journal. Prior to the Business Journal, Scott worked as a freelance reporter in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C., contributing to the Washington Post, New York Times, Stateline, the New York Observer and Next City. Scott grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut, and studied English literature at Susquehanna University.
Annual Softball Game For California Lawmakers Showcases Bipartisanship — As Republicans Struggle to Field Team
August 15, 2019
Instead of Democrats versus Republicans, like in previous years, the two teams were a mix of party affiliations.
5 Things To Watch Down The Homestretch As California Lawmakers Return From Summer Recess
August 12, 2019
Lawmakers return to California’s Capitol Monday for a final five weeks of hashing out legislation with more than 1,000 bills awaiting action. The biggest debates will focus on rent control, consumer privacy and defining who’s an employee.
Horse Racing Doesn’t Have a Standard Concussion Protocol For Jockeys. Now, California Wants To Create One.
August 12, 2019
Horse racing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world — but unlike other pro sports, it doesn’t have a concussion protocol. The consequences can be dire for jockeys.
Emergency Services Director Briefed Gov. Gavin Newsom On Threat Of Hate Groups During First Week in Office
August 7, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom's comments suggest the first meeting with his emergency director wasn’t about wildfires or earthquakes. It was about white supremacists and hate groups.
New California Law Requires Presidential Candidates To Release Tax Returns
July 30, 2019
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that requires presidential candidates to submit tax returns to qualify for the primary ballots. The law is expected to be challenged in court.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office Says California Agencies Met Sexual Harassment Training Goal. But Dozens Of Departments Remain Out Of Compliance.
July 19, 2019
A CapRadio investigation found that, in 2018, nearly 60 percent of agencies surveyed by the State Personnel Board did not provide this training. That compares to 25 percent of those surveyed in 2016.
California Stopped Tracking Sexual Harassment Complaints Years Ago. That Left Leaders Without Answers In The Me Too Era.
July 14, 2019
California eliminated its system for tracking harassment and discrimination complaints in 2012, amid budget cuts and government consolidation. Now, the state’s trying to rebuild it.
California Could Reduce Welfare Payments To Parents Who Refuse To Vaccinate Their Children
July 12, 2019
The proposal would eliminate so-called personal belief exemptions for parents who do not want to immunize their children. Failure to vaccinate could result in a penalty deducted from families’ benefits.
California Senate Passes Proposal For $21 Billion Wildfire Liability Fund
July 8, 2019
Gov. Gavin Newsom set a deadline of July 12 to pass the proposal, and lawmakers acted swiftly Monday to usher it through the legislative process.
Undocumented Immigrants Could Run For California Democratic Party County Committees Under New Bill
June 25, 2019
Democratic activists have pressured the state party to give undocumented immigrants more opportunity to participate in party elections.