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
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered near Oakland Zoo shakes Bay Area
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.
Alameda Co. pays $12 million to family of 8-year-old girl found dead after multiple abuse reports
Alameda County has agreed to a $12 million settlement with the grandmother of Sophia Mason, the 8-year-old Hayward girl who was found dead in a Merced home in 2022, according to county officials. The settlement comes as Alameda County released an investigation detailing failures in its response to multiple reports of abuse involving Sophia's mother and her mother's boyfriend while they lived in Hayward.
Residents displaced, firefighters injured after massive fire at Foster City condo complex
Aerial video shows a Foster City condo complex gutted after a massive fire has left residents and pets, who were safely evacuated, displaced, and four firefighters with minor injuries.
Lifeguard in viral Santa Cruz surf rescue gains recognition as officials highlight beach safety
The brave 16-year-old Santa Cruz lifeguard, seen in a viral video rescuing a 10-year-old boy from dangerous conditions, says he is grateful for all the accolades -- but he's also pretty stunned by it all. And with another warm and busy beach weekend approaching, the lifeguards who work with Ryder Williams are hoping all of us will heed their warnings and stay safe.
SF overdose deaths decline as public health officials expand treatment, drug monitoring
Overdose deaths in San Francisco have declined compared to last year, a trend local public health officials say reflects both national patterns and the city's ongoing efforts to expand treatment and other interventions.
SFO eyes launching a VIP terminal with private TSA screening for commercial fliers seeking luxury
San Francisco International Airport is seeking proposals for a new private luxury terminal that would allow commercial airline passengers to bypass traditional airport security lines and access their flights through a VIP-style experience - for a fee.
Man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO's SF home appears in court
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appeared in court Wednesday, where a judge set a date for his preliminary hearing and new details emerged about his mental health.
Oakland approves barriers and street closures in fight against sex work, trafficking
The Oakland City Council has approved a plan to install barriers on several streets along International Boulevard in an effort to curb sex work and human trafficking in the area known as "the Blade."
Citation totals for illegal fireworks in Bay Area low but concerns are high: Here's why
As some Bay Area communities permit the sale of safe-and-sane fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, law enforcement agencies and fire departments continue to warn residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks. Officials say illegal fireworks remain a concern across the region, even though citation numbers reported by several agencies appear relatively low.