ABC10 Host Returned to Sacramento Lifestyle Show
Elisha Machado rejoined the station to lead Your California Life after a two-year tenure as an anchor.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Remote Work
Elisha Machado has returned to Sacramento station ABC10, where she now hosts the lifestyle program Your California Life. The show broadcasts daily at 9 a.m. on KXTV, Channel 10.
Why it matters
Personnel shifts in local media reflect ongoing talent retention cycles within regional broadcast markets. These transitions highlight the competition for experienced communicators who understand the local Sacramento viewer base.
Elisha Machado returns to a station where she served as an anchor from 2022 to 2024. The program she now leads airs on Channel 10 at 9 a.m.
The players
Elisha Machado
A broadcast journalist and host with experience in the Sacramento, Boston, Hartford, and Monterey television markets.
KXTV
The Sacramento-based television station, also known as ABC10, that serves as a regional affiliate.
Desiree Sheppard
A former station staffer who transitioned to a new communications role in Chico.
Rolling Hills Clinic
A healthcare provider for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians.
The details
Machado returns to the station after working at television outlets in Boston, Hartford, and Monterey. She previously hosted the program Savoring Sacramento during her initial stint at the station. This change coincides with broader communications staff movements in the region, including the departure of Desiree Sheppard, who recently moved to Chico for a position at the Rolling Hills Clinic.
Timeline
2022-2024: Elisha Machado served as anchor and reporter at ABC10.
- 2026-09-11
Desiree Sheppard announced her departure from the station.
- 2026-10-13
Elisha Machado returned to ABC10 to host Your California Life.
Market Landscape
The hiring of established local talent represents a continuation of the 2022-2024 staffing cycle at ABC10. This move follows a regional trend where stations prioritize continuity in high-visibility lifestyle segments.
Operators should monitor local media personnel changes as indicators of broader talent mobility within regional professional services. These shifts often signal upcoming adjustments to marketing, public relations, and community outreach strategies.
The takeaway
Staff retention remains a critical lever for maintaining brand consistency in local media markets. Track the movement of key communicators within your industry to anticipate potential changes in how local media outlets cover specific business segments.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts and workforce dynamics, visit the Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sacramento Bee.
