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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.
Suspected Golden State Killer Pleads Guilty To 13 Murders
June 29, 2020
The man suspected of being the East Area Rapist, also known as the Golden State Killer, has pleaded guilty to a series of brutal crimes committed throughout California in the 1970s and ‘80s.
California Sees Highest Single-Day COVID-19 Case Increase, Gov. Gavin Newsom Sticks With Re-Opening Plan
June 24, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom pointed to more testing as a primary explanation for the rise in cases. The state processed more than 90,000 tests on Tuesday; in early May, it was processing about 30,000 per day.
Some Controversial Monuments Come Down Overnight, But Others — Like A Mountain Peak — Take Years To Rename
June 24, 2020
The effort to rename Jeff Davis Peak in Alpine County has lasted more than two years, but could get final approval in the coming weeks.
PG&E Pleads Guilty To Camp Fire Deaths As Victims Prepare To Speak In Court
June 16, 2020
PG&E pleaded guilty to 85 felony counts related to the 2018 Camp wildfire during a criminal arraignment in North Butte County Superior Court Tuesday.
Sacramento Mayor Announces Plans For Police Reform
June 15, 2020
Mayor Darrell Steinberg introduced a proposal to spend $5 million to develop a new office to handle mental health and homeless 911 calls, and an inspector general position to review police shootings.
Sacramento Woman Permanently Blind In One Eye From Rubber Bullet At Oak Park Protest Last Week
June 5, 2020
The case is the latest in a recent string of Sacramento protesters experiencing serious injuries from rubber bullets.
Police Fire Rubber Bullets, Arrest 18 As Crowds Damage Businesses After George Floyd Protests In Sacramento
May 30, 2020
Protests against police brutality continued Saturday in Sacramento. As the night wore on, police fired rubber bullets at protestors before crowds took merchandise from downtown stores.
In Sacramento, Demonstrators Face Off With Law Enforcement, Block Highway During ‘Solidarity With Minneapolis’ Protest
May 29, 2020
They marched for more than six hours, at times facing off with police in ruggedized gear and momentarily blocking traffic on Highway 99 before law enforcement fired flash grenades and pepper balls to break up the protest.
Public Health Leaders Across California Are Retiring, Resigning Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
May 28, 2020
Half a dozen public health officers and directors — from Butte to San Bernardino counties — have announced their retirement or resignation in the last five weeks. Experts warn of a public health ‘brain drain’ as a result.
Deloitte Gets No-Bid Contract To Improve California’s Unemployment System Despite Criticism Over Previous Work
May 22, 2020
In 2010, the company was tasked with overhauling the state’s unemployment system. The project ballooned to $110 million, and software hiccups delayed hundreds of thousands of claims.