Central CA-It took a while but a familiar face to Central Valley viewers made its way back to HDTV screens. Rich Rodriguez, long-time newscaster, is back.

That is no small accomplishment considering the state of broadcast television these days. Rodriguez is spending weekends doing news for the Central Valley FOX affiliate, KMPH FOX 26.

In some ways, it is a stronger fit for Rodriquez. His new news position has him broadcasting on the most powerful station in Central California. Now, his stories will potentially reach more viewers than ever before.  

Rodriquez was sitting around for months after the NBC affiliate in Fresno let him go. The news veteran had options, especially since his resume included a news stay in Los Angeles.

However, Rodriguez held on to hope of working in his home region and KMPH came through.  

Television is currently facing a financial crisis, the likes of which has never been seen in the broadcast industry. News jobs are harder to come by, so Rodriquez is one of the few to bounce back after the current wave of news anchor cutbacks.