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 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.
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.
