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
UCP+ Central California opens new facility designed to expand services for people with disabilities
UCP+ Central California welcomed the community into its new 40,000-square-foot campus during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday.
Anonymous donor gives additional $700,000 to renovate more Fresno Pacific University classrooms
A generous anonymous donor is helping transform learning spaces at Fresno Pacific University for a second consecutive year, funding hundreds of thousands of dollars in classroom upgrades across campus.
California State University opens applications Aug. 1 with new tools to simplify process
High school seniors planning to attend a California State University campus will have more time than ever to prepare their applications this year.
CHSU welcomes Class of 2030, 36% of new cohort is from the Central Valley
California Health Sciences University officially welcomed its newest class of medical students Monday, bringing together 162 future physicians.
Clovis East students spend summer gaining hands-on agriculture experience
Some Clovis East High School students are using their summer break to gain hands-on work experience through the school's agriculture program.
Fresno offers free digital literacy classes to help seniors navigate technology
The program is designed to help older adults build confidence using technology while staying connected to family, friends and important resources.
Madera Unified students teach swim lessons, build water safety skills during free summer program
Hundreds of Madera Unified students are diving into summer with a program designed to build confidence in the water while teaching critical safety skills.
Fresno State launches artificial intelligence minor open to students across disciplines
Beginning this fall, the university will offer a new minor in artificial intelligence that is open to students regardless of their major.
KCUSD summer program challenges students to learn survival skills through hands-on projects
Students are participating in "Ultimate Survival," a Gifted and Talented Education program offered through Kings Canyon Unified School District.
Fresno City College students win top honors in Chinatown design competition
Architecture students put their skills to the test to reimagine a portion of Fresno's Chinatown as part of a local design challenge.