Ashley Mackey
Ashley earned her master's degree in sports journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and her bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Montana. At Montana, she studied on a full-ride tennis scholarship, and when she graduated from there, she traveled the world playing professional tennis for two years.
Ashley worked as a News21 fellow on the "Hate In America" project, which garnered awards such as a Robert F. Kennedy Award, an Edward R. Murrow award, a BEA award and an EPPY award. She also interned at the United States Tennis Association.
Ashley is excited to be back and reporting on Inglewood, the city where she was born. She serves her community alongside her sorority members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc.
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Ashley's Stories
Animal shelters, overburdened with abandoned pets from SoCal wildfires, are grateful for support
Countless animals in SoCal have been displaced due to the devastating fires, but the community is coming together to help these companions in need.
Rams to host Vikings in Wild Card round of playoffs
The Rams will host the Minnesota Vikings for a Wild Card game on Monday Night Football next week.
Suspected shoplifter in custody 1 day after shooting outside downtown LA Target leaves 2 wounded
A suspected shoplifter was taken into custody one day after he allegedly shot and wounded two security guards outside a Target store in downtown L.A.
Sospechoso bajo custodia día después de tiroteo fuera de Target en el centro de Los Ángeles
Un enfrentamiento que duró horas continuaba el martes por la tarde después de que la policía localizara a un sospechoso de robo buscado en relación con el tiroteo de dos guardias de seguridad que resultaron heridos en el exterior de una tienda Target en el centro de Los Ángeles.
LA County launches new housing program for people living in RVs
The program serves people living in their RVs and provides them with legal parking, a safe place to sleep, and case management to transition them out of homelessness and into permanent housing.
LASD unveils new inmate transport bus to address safety and fleet challenges
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department unveiled a new inmate transport bus Thursday, addressing safety concerns and operational challenges in its aging Court Services Transportation fleet.
Spark of Love Toy Drive brings kid-friendly holiday fun to SoFi Stadium
Hundreds of children were treated to a special day at SoFi Stadium as part of ABC7's Spark of Love Toy Drive.
Hackers claim they've obtained 17 million patient records at PIH Health hospitals, report says
Hackers have reportedly obtained medical records of 17 million patients at PIH Health hospitals across Southern California.
Toy giveaway, concert hosted at Nickerson Gardens with artists such as Kendrick Lamar, SZA
Record label Top Dawg Entertainment hosted its 11th annual toy giveaway and concert at Nickerson Gardens, featuring artists such as Kendrick Lamar and SZA.
Jimmy Kimmel, his family and TV colleagues spread holiday joy for families at LA's St. Joseph Center
It was all about spreading some holiday cheer at St. Joseph Center's annual Winter Wonderland Event. Jimmy Kimmel, Molly McNearney and the rest of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" family made the event that much more special with toys, decorations, and lots of smiles.