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
California Garlic Festival moving to Los Banos
The California Garlic Festival is making its way to the Central Valley! The festival will be moving to the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds in Los Banos starting this year.
Country star Thomas Rhett to perform at Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno
Country music artist Thomas Rhett is bringing his talents to the Central Valley. He will be performing at Chuckchansi Park, home of the Fresno Grizzlies, on October 20.
Athletic Director Terry Tumey out at Fresno State
Athletic director Terry Tumey is out at Fresno State, in a move that both parties are calling "mutually agreed" upon.
Former Fresno State coach Kalen DeBoer to replace legendary Nick Saban at Alabama
Less than three years after leaving Fresno State, Alabama is hiring Washington football coach Kalen DeBoer as Nick Saban's replacement.
Gov. Newsom orders special election for 20th Congressional District following McCarthy's resignation
Gov. Gavin Newsom has ordered a special election for California's 20th Congressional District to fill Kevin McCarthy's seat.
Valley native, San Joaquin Memorial alum Jalen McMillan in National Championship with Washington
The College Football National Championship matchup is set between Washington and Michigan, and there will be a Valley connection.
Underutilized CRMC pediatric beds to be used to increase ICU capacity, no changes to care: Officials
Community Regional Medical Center staff is making changes to how it operates the hospital's intensive care units.
Fresno State Football coach Jeff Tedford to miss bowl game, stepping away for health concerns
Action News has learned that Fresno State Football head coach Jeff Tedford will only be temporarily stepping away from the team and plans on returning next season.
Woman arrested for murder of half-sister after missing person investigation in Fresno
Two people have been arrested for a homicide in Fresno in what started as a missing person investigation.
Fresno Grizzlies sold to company that operates multiple minor league teams
The Fresno Grizzlies have been sold to Diamond Baseball Holdings, which owns and operates more than 30 minor league teams that are affiliated with Major League Baseball.