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Gerardo Zavala

Statehouse/Politics Reporter

Gerardo Zavala is CapRadio's Statehouse/Politics Reporter. He graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Journalism and a minor in mathematics.

After graduating, he covered the city, business and agriculture beats for the Woodland Daily Democrat. He hopes to mix his experience and education in journalism with his interest in the sciences to spread important information to often forgotten communities.

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Stories by Gerardo Zavala

It's Election Day. Here's how folks feel about it
June 2, 2026
How are people feeling about voting in this election? CapRadio reporters hit the streets to find out.
California Democrats running for governor are leaning into immigration. Young Latinos are focused on affordability
May 15, 2026
Some candidates are leaning heavily into immigration enforcement and ICE messaging, but many young Latino voters say housing, education and healthcare are driving their decisions.
What to know about California’s Assembly District 7 race
May 11, 2026
The Sacramento-area district is expected to be one of California’s most competitive legislative battlegrounds.
Why California has few options to lower gas prices
May 6, 2026
A UC Berkeley energy expert outlines a proposal to stabilize gas prices and why lawmakers have been reluctant to act.
Dreamer dice que la reapertura de su caso migratorio afectó su carrera profesional
April 29, 2026
La administración Trump está redoblando sus esfuerzos para desmantelar el programa de Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia. Esta política actualmente protege de la deportación a más de medio millón de inmigrantes.
Why e-bike advocates say California’s crackdown may not solve the biggest safety risks
April 27, 2026
Lawmakers are considering new restrictions on e-bikes, but riders and researchers say illegal e-motos and unsafe streets may be the bigger danger.
Sacramento Dreamer says reopened immigration case upended her career
April 23, 2026
A Sacramento woman says renewed immigration proceedings have upended her finances, mental health and the stability she’s created.
Ordenan a beneficiaria de DACA a viajar miles de kilómetros para comparecer ante la corte
April 15, 2026
Valladares ha vivido en California los últimos 4 años y actualmente vive en Sacramento estudiando la carrera en finanzas. Pero una carta que recibió a finales del mes pasado le dio un giro a su vida.
Sacramento DACA recipient ordered to travel thousands of miles for court
April 14, 2026
A denied venue change means Daniela Valladares Hernandez must return to Georgia for an immigration hearing. She hasn’t lived there for roughly 10 years.
California joins legal fights against Trump no-bond policy for detained undocumented immigrants
April 6, 2026
A multistate coalition is challenging indefinite immigration detention as advocates warn of growing harm. Critics say private prisons are profiting off the policy.

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Gerardo Zavala Statehouse/Politics Reporter

Gerardo Zavala

Statehouse/Politics Reporter

Stories by Gerardo Zavala