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Jonathan Ayestas

Assistant Producer

Jonathan Ayestas is an assistant producer for Insight. He will be a senior at Sacramento State this fall.

He started out as an intern for the documentary program The View From Here in spring 2014 and returned as a digital news intern in 2016.

He also spent three years at Sac State's campus paper finishing his final year as Digital Managing Editor.

Pizza is what he enjoys most on most occasions, citing "New York" as his favorite style of pizza.

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Stories by Jonathan Ayestas

Hobo Johnson: Born From A Corolla Into A Life Of Music
June 30, 2017
Hobo Johnson — a.k.a. Frank Lopes — has had a successful year with his big wins at the SAMMIES and a surge in popularity following his "Live From Oak Park" video series. We speak with him and share videos of his live performances at our station.
Officials Release New Rules That Could Reduce Prison Time For Some Inmates
March 24, 2017
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced new regulations Friday that would allow more prisoners to reduce their sentences. Inmates who participate in certain programs will be eligible for good conduct credits.
Celebrating Pi Day With Pizza Pie In Sacramento
March 14, 2017
Insight’s host Beth Ruyak celebrates Pi Day with pizza from local restaurants in Sacramento.
California Biologist Investigates If Tahoe Wolverine Same One From Eight Years Ago
July 26, 2016
California scientists spotted a wolverine in the Sierra Nevada. Thought to be extinct from that area, California Department of Fish and Wildlife biologist Chris Stermer talks about how this wolverine could be the same one from eight years ago.
Heartbreak Time Machine Develop Sound By Travelling Through Musical History
July 21, 2016
Heartbreak Time Machine aim to bridge together music from different styles and eras. Before they conclude their “Road Ready Tour” with a show at Concerts In the Park, founder Jeremiah Jacobs stops by Insight to talk about their new single out today.
Sacramento Responds To The Shootings In Dallas
July 8, 2016
UPDATE 5:52 p.m. -- The Sacramento Police Department called the killings of police officers in Dallas "senseless" and say law enforcement have been impacted around the nations, including police in Sacramento.
JUNO Astronomer Dr. Tobias Owen
July 6, 2016
Juno continues its work today - the spacecraft joined the orbit of the planet Jupiter on the 4th of July. We'll be talking with Dr. Tobias Owen, an astronomer from Fair Oaks who was influential in the JUNO project.
Can Video Games Help Children With Developmental Disorders?
June 29, 2016
A researcher at the UC Davis MIND Institute has been doing research on how video games can help children with developmental disorders improve cognitive behavior. He joins us on Insight to discuss the results of his experiments.
Travel Prospers, Exporters Suffer In CA Following 'Brexit' Vote
June 27, 2016
Sacramento-based economist Jock O'Connell explains the pros and cons of what Britain's referendum to leave the EU means to California. He says the move means cheaper travel to Europe, but there may be negative impacts on California exporters.
Pulsepoint App Alerts Of Nearby Emergencies
June 3, 2016
The City of West Sacramento unveiled a free smartphone app that would alert nearby users of when someone nearby is in cardiac arrest.

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Jonathan Ayestas

Assistant Producer

Stories by Jonathan Ayestas