Jayda joined the NewsWatch 12 team in October of 2020.

Title: Reporter/Producer

jaydamcclendon@kdrv.com

Jayda McClendon joined the NewsWatch 12 team as a reporter and producer in October 2020.

She was born and raised in Palmdale, California and attended San Francisco State University, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in print and online journalism in May 2015.

Jayda went back to earn her Master’s in broadcast journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University in 2018.

Jayda began her journalism career as a reporter for NBC Montana in Butte, Montana. During her time in Montana, she covered everything from severe winter weather and wildfires to the COVID-19 lockdown.

In her spare time, Jayda loves hiking, sightseeing and catching up with friends. She also loves to bake, although chocolate is on her list of dislikes.

Jayda is excited to see all that southern Oregon has to offer.

If you have any story ideas, you can email her at jaydamcclendon@kdrv.com

Bootleg Fire burns 409,611 acres, 53% contained

The Bootleg Fire has reached more than 409,000 acres and is now 53% contained.

Bootleg Fire emergency closure expanded

The Bootleg Fire emergency closure area on the Fremont-Winema National Forest was expanded for the second time in a week due to increased fire activity and movement.

Investigation underway after deadly officer-involved shooting at Allergy and Asthma Center in Medford

A male suspect is dead after an officer-involved shooting at the Allergy and Asthma Center in Medford.

Shots fired at Clinical Research Institute in Medford

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is responding to a report of shots fired at the Clinical Research Institute in Medford.

I-5 between Phoenix and South Medford going northbound reopens

I-5 between Phoenix and South Medford going northbound is now open. The area was closed due to a crash Sunday night.

Crater Lake National Park Rim Drive opens for the 2021 season

The entire 33-mile Rim Drive around Crater Lake along with the seven-mile Pinnacles Road opens for the season today.

At-risk, missing 13-year-old female in Grants Pass has been located and is in good condition

Chestny "Ash" Sonney has been located and is in good condition, according to the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety. The missing person alert has been canceled.

Free service to wildfire survivors starts Tuesday

Oregon wildfire survivors who need some vital records can get them for free starting Tuesday, June 1st.

FEMA is using June to ask people to neutralize natural risks

FEMA is using June to ask people to neutralize natural risks. “Mitigation June” is the agency’s educational campaign to encourage people to understand their risks to natural hazards and take actions to mitigate those risks.

Coast Guard reminds PNW mariners about practicing proper boat operations

The U.S. Coast Guard is reminding boaters that while National Safe Boating Week has passed, safe mariners should always practice proper boat operations.

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 224547

Reported Deaths: 2877

Data is updated nightly.

Cases: 4003787

Reported Deaths: 64620