Jessica Harrington
She came to Fresno from KERO in Bakersfield, where she spent five years reporting and anchoring. During her time in Bakersfield, she covered major mudslides that shut down Interstate 5 and Highway 58 for several days, earthquakes, multiple elections, murder trials and police wrongdoings.
Jessica has her Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from Fresno State and her Master's Degree in Journalism from the University of Southern California.
Born and raised in the Central Valley, she is happy to be back in the place she's called home most of her life.
In her spare time, you'll find Jessica running local 5K, 10K and half-marathon races, hanging out with her rottweiler, Canelo, and enjoying local restaurants.
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Jessica's Stories
KC Food Pantry helps KCUSD families fighting food insecurity in Orange Cove
The Kings Canyon Unified School District is helping fight food insecurity.
Teachers at Reedley school introduce new teaching strategy for dual immersion students
Students are learning English and Spanish at dual immersion schools across the Valley. In Reedley, teachers are taking a different approach this year with a new instructional strategy.
CHSU medical students find out where they'll complete their residency at 'Match Day' celebration
It was an exciting day for future doctors at California Health Sciences University. Friday was "Match Day," meaning students found out where they'll complete their residency program.
Diamond Learning Center prepares to move into new facility
A local organization that helps provide a learning space for those who are developmentally disabled is moving into their brand new facility soon.
Mom whose son was rushed to hospital from caregiver's home pushes to create 'Levi's Law'
A military family has been fighting for justice since a caregiver was accused two years ago of severely injuring their son.
Principal of new John F. Kennedy Middle School explains name recommendation, mascot choice
The newest school in the Sanger Unified District will be known as John F. Kennedy Middle School.
Valley girl pushes for permanent change at her school, see banners that will be up year-round
This Women's History Month, one elementary school in the Valley is shining a light on prominent women in STEM.
Coalinga High Wellness Center provides mental health services and 'brain breaks'
The Wellness Center offers a centralized location for students to go if they're in need of mental health services or to just "check out" for a while.
Orange Cove High CTE students showcase their innovation and design skills
Career Technical Education classes at Orange Cove High School are giving students a chance to show off their innovation and design skills.
ICE operations target undocumented immigrants with criminal ties in Central California
Action News got an exclusive look at ICE operations targeting people with known criminal ties or convictions in Central California.