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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.
New State Guidelines Loosen Restrictions On Outdoor Youth Sports
February 19, 2021
Nearly half of California’s 58 counties meet the new threshold allowing outdoor sports to resume. The new guidance applies to youth sports and adult recreation leagues.
COVID-19 Testing In California Dropped By Over 30% In Recent Weeks. That Could Be A Good Sign
February 19, 2021
The number of positive cases have steadily declined since the surge over the holidays, and positive rates are also way down.
Investigation: Big Newsom Donors — Including Blue Shield — Received No-Bid Contracts During COVID-19 Response
February 16, 2021
A CapRadio investigation found an overlap of at least half-a-dozen companies that made substantial contributions to Newsom and received no-bid contracts from the state, influential appointments, or other opportunities related to the state’s pandemic.
California To Expand COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility To Residents With Severe Health Conditions, Disabilities
February 12, 2021
Dr. Mark Ghaly told reporters on Friday that waiting until March 15 allows the state time to increase its limited vaccine doses and build up distribution infrastructure that will give providers time to prepare.
CHP Outbreak: 9 Officers Test Positive For COVID-19 After Increased Capitol Presence Around Inauguration Day
February 2, 2021
CapRadio confirmed the positive cases after obtaining memos sent from the Senate Secretary to Senate staff; these memos go out whenever a worker in the Capitol tests positive for COVID-19.
California’s Genomic Sequencing Lab Network Amounts To ‘A Patchwork Of Informal Collaborations’
February 1, 2021
The state’s vision for a network of labs to identify dangerous coronavirus variants was launched with little fanfare. After spending millions of dollars, pieces of the program are in place, but the vision hasn’t come to fruition.
California Lawmakers Will Decide Whether Candidates For Sheriff Need Law Enforcement Background
January 29, 2021
Under current law, candidates must be certified by the state Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training or have experience and education in law enforcement.
Technical Glitches Keep Newsom’s Dream of High-Tech Government on Hold
January 28, 2021
Whether it be updating decades-old computer systems or building them from scratch, Newsom has had successes and failures dragging state government into the 21st century.
California’s Capitol On Guard: Inauguration Day Demonstrations End Peacefully
January 20, 2021
After pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol two weeks ago, state and local law enforcement began surrounding California’s Capitol. Despite the preparation for violence, none occurred.
California To Deploy National Guard Ahead Of Expected Demonstrations Leading Up To Inauguration Day
January 14, 2021
There has been heightened concern for violence leading up to inauguration day, following the insurrection and breach of the U.S. Capitol last week by Trump supporters.