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
Parlier High students learn how to launch businesses through Valley ROP initiative
High school students across Central California are getting hands-on experience in entrepreneurship through a Valley Regional Occupation Program grant.
Two longtime teachers retire from Liddell Elementary after decades of service
Mary McHatton and Lisa Papaleo have been fixtures at Liddell Elementary School since it opened in 1998.
CART students partner with Fresno Chaffee Zoo to design enrichment tools for animals
Students work alongside zookeepers for a semester and are assigned an animal they research before designing a device that encourages natural behaviors.
Senior Success: Central East student overcomes loss of sister to graduate and pursue new path
As graduation approaches at Central East High School, one senior is preparing to walk across the stage after a journey marked by loss, hardship and transformation.
Senior Success: Sierra Pacific student overcomes loss of mother to graduate with high honors
For Lyn Tran, the cheers from the crowd will be quieter this year without her mother, Van 'Vivian' Le, but her accomplishments reflect years of resilience.
Senior Success: Parlier student pushes past cancer diagnosis while staying focused on graduation
A life-changing diagnosis during her junior year did not derail Bethany Martinez's path to graduation. Instead, the Parlier senior says it motivated her to push harder.
Senior Success: Madera High student overcomes language and cultural barriers to graduate
A young woman in Madera County hasn't let a new education system, a new language or a new culture stop her from reaching graduation.
Senior Success: Justin Garza HS senior overcomes chronic pain and injury on path to graduation
As graduation approaches, Justin Garza High School senior Trinity Steiner is reflecting on a journey defined by perseverance, resilience and determination.
Justin Garza High School earns 3 Rita Moreno Awards nominations for musical
Justin Garza High School was named one of six schools nominated for overall production for its performance of "In the Heights" by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Fresno Pacific University offers outdoor learning experience for college credit
Fresno Pacific University is giving students the opportunity to earn college credit while stepping outside the traditional classroom.