Ricky Courtney
He has been a senior news manager for ABC30 since 2018. Before taking on this role, Ricky was a television news producer for Action News between 2010 and 2013 and in Seattle between 2014 and 2018.
Ricky is a six-time Emmy Award winner for his contributions to television news and documentary production. He is also a recipient of the prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Award, which recognizes work that exemplifies the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community while also demonstrating technical expertise.
He is a proud graduate of Fresno State's Craig School of Business, where he earned a Master of Business Administration. Go Bulldogs!
He also previously graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor's degree in Television and Broadcast Journalism and from College of the Canyons with an Associate's degree.
He and his wife have two dogs and are proud resource parents helping foster children. In his free time, Ricky is a craft beer homebrewer and loves to travel across the state, nation, and world whenever possible.
Ricky's Stories
'What was that?': SpaceX rocket launch lights up Central California sky
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base along the Central Coast and could be seen from the Central Valley Monday evening.
One dead after reckless driving crash on Interstate 5 in Fresno County, CHP says
One person was killed after a vehicle reported for reckless driving crashed and overturned on Interstate 5 in Fresno County, the CHP says.
Kings County ends fire services in the city of Avenal over community center dispute
The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Saturday to end the county's fire services contract with the city of Avenal effective at 5 pm.
Action News anchor Warren Armstrong dials back schedule, prepares for retirement
Longtime ABC30 anchor Warren Armstrong announced Thursday that he is dialing back his schedule and plans to retire in November 2026, capping more than four decades in broadcasting.
Two Navy aircraft crash in South China Sea; crews from California-based squadrons rescued
Two Navy aircraft from California-based squadrons crashed in the South China Sea during operations from USS Nimitz. All five crew members were rescued safely.
Garnet Fire grows to 15,780 acres, zero containment as crews battle rugged terrain
The Garnet Fire has burned 15,780 acres in Fresno County with zero containment. Evacuations are in place as crews battle rugged terrain to protect infrastructure.
Gun Fire burns 10 acres near Millerton Lake, 0% contained
Firefighters are battling the Gun Fire near Millerton Lake in Fresno County. The wildfire has burned 10 acres and remains 0% contained, CAL FIRE says.
Evacuation orders lifted for Trap Fire burning in Mariposa County
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Trap Fire burning in Mariposa County.
Evacuations warnings lifted after Oak Fire ignites near Prather
Crews are working to fully contain the Oak Fire, which is still burning near Prather in Fresno County.
One person critically injured after being stabbed after fight in Fresno County
The Fresno County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fight in Easton on Sunday that left one person critically injured and led to a crash in Downtown Fresno.