Robert Rogers

About Robert Rogers

Robert Rogers is a multimedia journalist who has focused his research on urban issues in Richmond, Calif.

Bachelor of Arts, California State University, Fullerton: May 2005; Political science

Isolated North Richmond struggles to contain recent wave of violence: Crosscurrents from KALW News; In North Richmond, a recent string of shootings has people in shock.
For Inmate's Kids, a Long Journey to Mom: The Bay Citizen; At least 200,000 children in California have a parent serving time in state prison, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The children are scattered across the state, often living with relatives, friends or foster families.
History to Make Way for Housing: Richmondconfidential.org; Multimedia piece and 900 word story on historic Japanese nurseries and their impending destruction to make way for new development.
Family Calls For End To Violence: richmondconfidential.org; Story on community violence with photos/maps.

Wes Hughes Award (July 2008): Recipient of 2007 Wes Hughes Award, an in-house award for reporting excellence at the San Bernardino Sun/Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Named for long time Los Angeles Times editor and reporter.
Al Nakkula Police Reporting (April 2007): 2007 Winner of the Al Nakkula crime reporting award for a series on crime in San Bernardino. Award is a national honor issued by the Denver Press Club and Rocky Mountain News.

Reporter: San Bernardino County Sun - San Bernardino CA ( September 2005 - September 2008 ); Economic and social trends reporter; city hall reporter
Web content editor: USA Today - McLean, VA VA ( June 2005 - August 2005 ); Deputy editor of Science and Technology Web page at usatoday.com
General assignment reporter: San Gabriel Valley Tribune - West Covina CA ( June 2004 - September 2004 ); Various projects for the metro desk and the editorial desk for about 12 weeks. Several front page stories and more than 20 bylines.

Worked as a bartender at the Improv Comedy Club in Ontario, CA, to put myself through college (with the help of the California taxpayer, of course).