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
CART psychology students are researching and analyzing real-world problems, finding solutions
In a classroom at the Center for Advanced Research and Technology, students are finalizing their posters and projects for an upcoming symposium.
Garfield Elementary students in Selma become published authors and illustrators
At Garfield Elementary School, students in Diana Baruti's 4th-grade class take reading, writing and learning seriously.
Selma teacher has children's book published, story based on author's niece as a child
A Selma teacher wrote a children's book based on a story from her life. Now, there's a chance it could be turned into an animated movie.
Madera Unified teacher named CA League of Educators Elementary School Educator of the Year
A fifth grade teacher in Madera Unified was recently recognized for her hard work and dedication to her students.
Calif. Dept. of Education says Kings Canyon High School 'sets the bar' for alternative education
The work being done at KCHS caught the eye of the California Department of Education, who said the school "set the bar for alternative education schools in California."
2 Clovis Unified robotics teams headed to the world championships, now they need your support
Two Clovis unified robotics teams are headed to the world championship competition in Texas. You can support them in competition by donating to help fund their trips.
Fresno EOC School of Unlimited Learning (SOUL) celebrates 25th anniversary
The "School of Unlimited Learning" in Fresno is preparing to celebrate a major milestone.
College of the Sequoias accepting applicants for paramedic program launching this summer
The College of the Sequoias is helping students advance their careers in the medical field. Life-like mannequins and emergency medication are ready for students to use.
Fresno State teams up with other CSUs to increase number of cybersecurity professionals
Fresno State is piloting a program in partnership with two other California State Universities to increase skilled cybersecurity professionals.
Washington Union students create awareness campaign against drug abuse, head to competition
Students at Washington Union High School are taking the battle against drug abuse into their own hands.