Reuben Contreras
The Fresno native began his broadcasting career with the station first as an intern in the summer of 2004. Within a few months, he became an official member of the Action News team as an assignment editor and web producer. In the following years, he took on the roles as Action News Midday producer and associate producer for Action News AM Live. In early 2008 he began working as a fill-in weather anchor; he took over the weekend position later that summer.
His work as an Associate Producer on AM Live earned him a regional Emmy Award from The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2008 for Best Daytime Newscast, Medium Market. He picked up the same honor again in 2009, this time for his work as producer on Action News Midday.
Born and raised in Fresno, Reuben attended Central High School where he was involved in journalism, publications, video production and student government. He attended Fresno City College and received his Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications and Journalism from Fresno State in 2005. He is currently enrolled in the Broadcast Meteorology Program at Mississippi State University and recently became a member of the National Weather Association.
When he's not taking on weather duties in the Storm Warn 30 Center, Reuben enjoys playing golf and spending time with friends and family. He loves it when he can attend one of the many soccer games his nieces play in around the Valley.
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Accuweather Forecast: Triple Digit Temperatures
One more day of triple digit heat before a cool down.
Homes raided, several arrests made in Kingsburg area in multi-agency gang sweep
A multi-agency gang sweep led by the Fresno County Sheriff's Department targeted several locations, many of which were in and around Kingsburg.
Driverless tractor takes Valley farmers into the future of harvesting
This tractor is ready to take farmers and ranchers into the future without a driver.
20 children become US citizens in special Central Valley ceremony
"They are going to have a future in this country. We are glad to be here in the U.S.A. to have a life, to have freedom."
Pools, free lunch, air-conditioned libraries: Students can keep enjoying Fresno Unified facilities during summer
The district is teaming up with the city of Fresno to create "blue spaces" and "green spaces" for students and their families this summer.
