This story was originally published by Abridged. Sign up for their newsletters. Dolores Huerta, who spent decades organizing farmworkers and fighting for civil rights, died Wednesday at her home in Bakersfield. She was 96. Huerta had been diagnosed with cancer. Abridged by PBS KVIE confirmed her death with Carla Guerrero of the Dolores Huerta Foundation. “We are […]
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I’ve been telling stories through the lens of journalism since 1994, when I began my career in my home state of South Carolina. Today, I’m proud to serve as the Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer of Rob on the Road, PBS KVIE’s highest-rated local program, now in its 15th season telling the stories of California’s people and places while celebrating the human truths that connect us all. I also co-host and produce the national PBS series America’s Heartland, report for our statewide education series Inside California Education, and have launched three additional Northern California series including Region Rising and The Journey.
My path in media has taken me across the country—from anchoring and producing nightly news at WHYY in Philadelphia, where I covered then-Senator Joe Biden’s second presidential campaign, to reporting and hosting in New York City with News 12 Network. There, I covered major national events including the September 11 attacks and the tragic death of John F. Kennedy Jr. My broadcast journey began at WBTW in Myrtle Beach and WCIV in Charleston, where I covered President Bill Clinton’s inauguration and served as a special series correspondent for CNN.
Over the past 30+ years, I’ve also reported for NPR’s Morning Edition and All Things Considered, producing stories on national figures such as Hillary Clinton, Madeleine Albright, and Cokie Roberts.
Throughout my career, I’ve been honored with two Emmy Awards, five Society of Professional Journalists Awards, three Associated Press Awards, the National Gracie Allen Award, three California Telly Awards, and the Sacramento Arts Reporter of the Year award. I’ve also received the PRIDE Award for Service from the Sacramento LGBT Community Center and the California State Fair Golden Bear Award for community impact.
I’m a graduate of the College of Charleston and a Senior Fellow with the American Leadership Forum. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to public service and a passion for storytelling that uplifts, connects, and reflects the strength and beauty of our communities.