Jaysha Patel
She first joined the team in July 2021 as a community Journalist in Long Beach. She was promoted in April 2023.
Jaysha was born in Bradenton, Florida, but is excited to return to Los Angeles where she spent her early life as a child actor.
Her love of storytelling led her to pursue a career as a journalist and go from reading words that someone else wrote, to writing her own.
Jaysha came to ABC7 after reporting in the birthplace of Mardi Gras: Mobile, Alabama! During her time reporting for WPMI NBC 15, she covered hurricanes, tornadoes, and the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the Mardi Gras season and cruise industry at the port. Jaysha also covered the Naval Air Station shooting in Pensacola when a student, who officials discovered was in contact with al-Qaida, killed three U.S. sailors.
Jaysha was a part of the news team that won a regional Edward R. Murrow "Overall Excellence" Award for news coverage in 2020, and breaking news coverage in 2021.
She graduated from the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. During her time in school, Jaysha traveled to Memphis to cover the 50th anniversary and commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination alongside the National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate there. She also traveled to Urbino, Italy, where she reported on earthquake damage in the nearby town of Camerino.
Jaysha's interests include exploring new food places, cooking, watching Indian Bollywood movies, and playing with her dog Raja!
If you have a story idea, don't hesitate to reach out! Jaysha not only covers Long Beach, but the communities around it too. She's excited to be back In Southern California and tell your stories.
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Contact:
ABC7 Broadcast Center
Attn: Jaysha Patel
500 Circle Seven Drive
Glendale, CA 91201
818-863-7777
Jaysha's Stories
Bicyclist killed during police chase that ended in rollover crash in South Los Angeles
A man on a bicycle was hit and killed Wednesday morning when a police chase ended in a violent, rollover crash in South Los Angeles.
Bass, other California mayors visit Sacramento seeking funding to tackle homelessness
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and several other California mayors visited Sacramento to urge the state for more funding to address homelessness.
Long Beach Grand Prix: Qualifying for IndyCar race set for Saturday
Qualifying will be held Saturday for the featured IndyCar race of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, along with the conclusion of the drifting competition and what organizers are billing as an "all-star jam concert."
Long Beach Grand Prix revs into gear Friday with racing, family events and more
Southern California's big race weekend kicks into gear Friday. Some of the world's best drivers will be speeding through the streets of Long Beach for the Grand Prix.
New documentary highlights LA's wildlife, mountain lion P-22 and new crossing over 101 Freeway
A new documentary, "Wildlife on the Edge," looks at the many deadly hazards animals face in major cities like Los Angeles.
San Fernando Valley restaurant invites purse-snatching victim, her mother to birthday dinner
As authorities search for the suspect in a violent purse-snatching that was caught on camera in San Fernando, there's been an outpouring of online support for the victim of that crime.
Magic Mountain switches to eco-friendly landscaping equipment to reduce noise, gas emissions
Landscapers at Magic Mountain are now using lighter, battery-powered equipment that is quieter and better for the environment.
Average cost of gas steadily rising in L.A. - Middle East conflict could make it worse
The average price per gallon of regular gas is $5.40 in L.A County, up for the 28th consecutive day, and up by 11 cents from last week.
Buscan a sospechoso de asesinato en Long Beach tras muerte a tiros de un hombre
La policía y los equipos SWAT respondieron a un barrio de Long Beach la madrugada del lunes mientras buscaban a un sospechoso de asesinato en el área.
Arrest made after man fatally shot near community college campus in Long Beach
Police said investigators believe the victim was interacting with the suspect prior to the shooting, but that "the motive for the shooting remains under investigation."