Matthew Cardenas
Prior to joining the ABC30 Action News team, Matthew was a digital producer at KTRK in Houston, where he was born. He also interned at the station the summer prior to landing a job.
He spent time in both the news and sports world, including contributing with digital content for the Houston Astros' 2019 World Series run. He has interviewed athletes such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Jose Altuve, DeAndre Hopkins and Adrian Peterson.
Matthew also spent time covering Texas Tech basketball and football for the Dallas Morning News.
He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Public Relations.
While Matthew was born and raised in Texas, he loves exploring all that California has to offer with his wife, whom he met here on the West Coast.
When Matthew isn't working, he's probably playing video games, visiting a brewery, playing pickleball or watching anything Star Wars-related.
Matthew's Stories
Former Fresno State QB Jake Haener announces he has rare form of skin cancer
Former Fresno State and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener has announced he has a rare form of skin cancer.
Man asks farmworkers if he could help before shooting at them in Fresno County, deputies say
A man has been arrested after deputies say he shot at farmworkers while they were working in Fresno County.
Jeff Tedford stepping down as Fresno State football coach again due to health concerns
Jeff Tedford is stepping down as Fresno State's football coach again due to health concerns.
Man in critical condition following stabbing in central Fresno, police say
A man has been hospitalized following a stabbing in central Fresno.
Alaska Airlines adding new flights between Fresno and Guadalajara
Alaska Airlines announced on Wednesday that it will be offering direct flights daily between Fresno and Guadalajara from December 3 to February 12, 2025.
Clovis native Kate Scott to be broadcast voice on Madden NFL 25
A Central California native continues to climb up the ranks in the broadcast world.
Baby found dead in backyard of southeast Fresno home, police say
An investigation is underway after a baby was found dead in southeast Fresno early Tuesday morning.
Central Valley to see stretch of excessive heat to begin July
The Central Valley is going to see an extended stretch of excessive heat to kick off July. Here are some tips to keep yourself and others safe.
Will Central California actually reach 120 degrees? ABC30 meteorologists weigh in
If you've checked the Weather app on your phone recently, you might have noticed that Central California is forecasted to reach over 120 degrees on Saturday, July 6.
Woman arrested for leaving baby in hot car in Clovis, police say
A woman has been arrested after police say she left her infant in a hot car in Clovis.