Vanessa Vasconcelos
Prior to joining the Action News Team, Vanessa worked as a multimedia journalist in the Chico-Redding market.
The Bay Area native grew up in San Mateo and graduated from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism.
Prior to reporting, Vanessa interned at KRON and KGO-TV in San Francisco. After graduation, KGO-TV hired Vanessa as a Production Assistant, Traffic Producer and Writer.
When she's not working, you can find Vanessa at a concert or show. She loves spending time with family and friends, live music and travel.
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Vanessa's Stories
Watching Your Wallet: FBI warns of new job scams targeting recent graduates
The FBI is warning job seekers, especially new grads, about a rise in scams tied to fake job offers. Here's what to watch out for.
Watching Your Wallet: How and when to prepare for retirement
The golden years come sooner than you think, and financial advisors want you prepared.
Central California Red Cross seeing uptick in Gen Z volunteers
Gen Z is now the fastest-growing and largest volunteer group in the Central California Red Cross.
How to handle 'Heartbreak Leave' in the professional world
A report reveals one in three people have called out sick from work or used Paid Time Off after a heartbreak.
Watching Your Wallet: Pros and cons of tapping into home equity
As inflation and credit stress intensify, more Americans are struggling to stay financially afloat without turning to high-interest products.
Watching Your Wallet: How the job market has changed with technology
Whether you're entering the workforce or re-entering, putting your best foot forward on the job hunt has changed with technology.
Risk of dementia rising for women in early menopause
The risk of developing dementia increases for women in early menopause, but it can be difficult to identify the symptoms.
60th annual Swedish Festival in Kingsburg
A celebration of Swedish heritage is returning to Kingsburg. This Thursday is the kickoff of the 60th annual Swedish Festival.
How to avoid burnout with AI in the workplace
Bringing artificial intelligence into the workplace is supposed to make tasks easier and quicker for employees, but that's not always the case.
Watching Your Wallet: Where to start with investments
You don't have to be the Wolf of Wall Street to get a return on investment.