Elisha Machado Returned to ABC10 in Sacramento
The former anchor has rejoined the station as the host of its lifestyle program, Your California Life.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Remote Work
Elisha Machado has officially returned to ABC10 as the host of the lifestyle show Your California Life. She previously held anchor and reporter roles at the station from 2022 to 2024.
Why it matters
The change follows the recent departure of Desiree Sheppard, who left the station to accept a new role as communications manager for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians at the Rolling Hills Clinic in Chico.
Your California Life airs daily at 9 a.m. on KXTV, Channel 10. The show continues its broadcast schedule in the Sacramento market following this staffing shift.
The players
Elisha Machado
She is a journalist and television host who previously worked in Boston, Hartford, and Monterey before joining the ABC10 team.
Desiree Sheppard
She is a communications professional who left the Sacramento broadcast industry to manage public relations for the Rolling Hills Clinic.
Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians
This federally recognized tribe operates the Rolling Hills Clinic located in Chico.
The details
Machado, a Boston University graduate, brings experience from television stations in Boston, Hartford, and Monterey to her new role. Her return to Sacramento was formally confirmed via social media, while Sheppard communicated her career transition through a Facebook post.
Timeline
2022 to 2024: Elisha Machado worked as an anchor and reporter at ABC10.
September 11, 2026: Desiree Sheppard announced her departure from the station.
October 13, 2026: Elisha Machado returned to ABC10.
Market Landscape
This move highlights the ongoing trend of regional broadcast talent retention that has seen journalists transition between local newsrooms and corporate or health-system communications roles. It reflects a shift in how Sacramento stations are repositioning their lifestyle and news programming.
Viewers can expect to see Machado on their screens during the standard 9 a.m. broadcast of Your California Life. The station's programming schedule remains consistent for all current subscribers and local viewers.
The takeaway
The return of a known personality can stabilize viewership for local lifestyle programs during transitional periods. Audiences should check local listings to ensure their recording schedules remain updated for the 9 a.m. time slot.
Further reading
For more on the current staffing shifts in the region, visit the Remote Work section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Sacramento Bee.
