Ashley Zavala Joins KCRA Sacramento As Capitol Correspondent

Ashley Zavala

Hearst Television’s NBC affiliate KCRA Sacramento, Calif., has hired Ashley Zavala as the station’s California capitol correspondent. She has reported on California politics and statewide issues for the past several years.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Ashley to the KCRA 3 News team,” said Ariel Roblin KCRA-KQCA president and general manager. “Her passion and knowledge of California politics will give viewers impactful and common-sense political coverage in both English and Spanish across KCRA 3, My58 and Estrella Sacramento.”

Her role will include daily live reporting as well as coverage of high-profile statewide elections.

“Laws passed in California can have an effect around the country and around the world. The addition of Ashley to our team reinforces our commitment to covering our state’s vast government with depth, shining a spotlight on important decisions that impact Californians,” said KCRA News Director Derek Schnell.

Zavala most recently worked as the State Capitol Bureau reporter for Nexstar Media Group. She started her career at KOMU Columbia, Mo., then worked as a news and sports reporter at multiple outlets in Columbia and Jefferson City. Her reporting included the historic resignation of Missouri’s governor in 2018.

Since coming to California, Zavala has been a member of the Capitol Correspondents Association and she was recently elected president of the organization. She is also on the board of directors of the Sacramento Press Club.

Zavala is the recipient of multiple journalism honors, including two regional Edward R. Murrow awards.