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
Clovis Unified bus driver honored with state award for heroic response during emergency
Neri was named the 2025 Bus Driver of the Year for Northern California, an award given to only two drivers statewide each year.
Local daycare students raise money for Make-A-Wish through monthlong kindness campaign
Preschool students at a local daycare are learning that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference through a monthlong fundraiser benefiting Make-A-Wish.
Reedley Middle College High School earns state recognition for dual enrollment program
A Kings Canyon Unified high school has earned statewide recognition for its dual enrollment program.
Dunlap students learn agriculture and business skills on school farm
Students in Dunlap are getting hands-on experience in agriculture while learning how to turn their work into a business through a school farm program.
Torres High student makes Madera Unified history with Mock Trial award at state competition
Torres High School sophomore Eliana Cantu is gaining statewide recognition after competing against 30 of California's top Mock Trial teams.
Fresno EOC Head Start 0 to 5 hosting job fair Saturday to fill dozens positions
Those interested in working with young children will have an opportunity to start or grow a career in early childhood education this weekend, as Fresno EOC Head Start Zero to Five hosts a job fair to fill dozens of open positions.
Duncan Polytechnical rock climbing team helps students build strength and confidence
Long before sunrise, students at Duncan Polytechnical High School are already scaling walls, pushing past fear and testing their physical and mental limits as part of the school's rock climbing team.
Horticulture students see personal growth alongside flourishing gardens at Alice M. Worsley School
Students at the Juvenile Justice Campus in Fresno County are flourishing in a Career Technical Education class.
Clovis East Career Technical Education Emergency Response program earns national accreditation
Clovis East High School's Career Technical Education Emergency Response program is celebrating a national recognition for its fire tech courses.
Clovis Unified students spend spring break traveling through China
A group of Clovis Unified School District students skipped staying home and traveled overseas instead for a nine-day trip to China.