Gloria Rodríguez
She loves the excitement that comes every day with being a journalist, never knowing who she will interview, whose story she'll tell or what important issues she'll educate the community about.
Gloria is a proud Trojan and you could say USC is a family affair with her siblings having attended, as well as various family members.
Gloria joined the ABC7 News team in 2022 and came from the ABC-owned station in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to that, she anchored and reported for her hometown station in Palm Springs and reported in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Gloria's parents immigrated to the United States from Mexico and always emphasized striving for her dreams. She feels she is living her dream reporting on important stories in the Bay Area.
Gloria received a master's degree in Broadcast Journalism from the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism.
She has written for publications including The New York Times, The Boston Globe and St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Gloria taught media courses at College of the Desert and ran a scholarship organization for low-income, Mexican American students in the Coachella Valley.
In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her husband, son and rescue Shih Tzu-poodle mix, Bubba.
Gloria's Stories
San Francisco leaders tout increase in retail theft arrests: Here's a look at numbers
San Francisco officials say retail theft arrests are increasing as police increase enforcement efforts across the city. "In the last 12 months, we've seized over $410,000 in stolen merchandise," SFPD Chief Derrick Lew said.
SF family devastated after being displaced in house fire that killed cat, injured 3 firefighters
"This is just going to be stuck with me forever," said Giselle Basilio, who was emotional after being inside a Bernal Heights home with six family members when a devastating fire broke out. The family's cat, Draco, died in the fire and three firefighters had minor burn injuries.
SF firefighters rescue person stuck in garbage truck in Tenderloin after dumpster diving
Firefighters worked for two hours to rescue a man stuck inside a garbage truck in San Francisco's Tenderloin after dumpster diving. He was heard yelling and injured as the trash was being compacted and has been taken to the hospital.
Police sergeant injured, armed robbery suspect killed in shooting at San Jose home: SJPD
A suspect who shot and injured a San Jose officer on Tuesday afternoon was killed following an exchange of gunfire, according to police. Dramatic Ring camera video showed the moments leading up to the shooting.
Vault fire in SF's Western Addition neighborhood knocks out power near 2 schools
An investigation is underway after an underground vault fire knocked out power overnight in San Francisco, disrupting the start of the school day for two nearby schools and leaving several customers without electricity Monday morning.
San Francisco health officials report 10 cyclosporiasis cases so far in 2026
San Francisco public health officials have confirmed 10 cases of cyclosporiasis so far this year. San Francisco Department of Public Health officials said one case was associated with domestic travel outside California, while the remaining cases involved international travel.
Graffiti atop SF Pacific Heights building draws mixed reactions. How did it get up there?
San Francisco police are investigating after graffiti was discovered high atop a building in the city's Pacific Heights neighborhood, where some believe the taggers may have rappelled down the structure to leave their mark.
Suspect arrested for homicide, arson after child and man killed in Richmond house fire: police
A man has been arrested in an arson investigation after a tragic house fire in Richmond Tuesday night killed a child and another man, with two others in critical condition, Richmond police say.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered near Oakland Zoo shakes Bay Area, felt as far Sacramento
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered near the Oakland Zoo and Bishop O'Dowd High School shook parts of the Bay Area on Thursday morning, followed by two aftershocks, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Man arrested after allegedly leaving propane barbecue unattended, sparking Foster City fire: police
A man has been arrested after allegedly leaving a propane barbecue unattended, which sparked the devastating 6-alarm Foster City fire that injured firefighters and left more than 50 families displaced on Sunday, according to police.