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
Children First: Farmersville High teens help elementary students
Teenagers in Tulare County are already stepping into the role of teacher. A program called "Reach and Rise" allows teens to help younger students build their reading and math skills.
Watching Your Wallet: Local Chase Bank locations offering financial literacy classes
The community branches of Chase Bank, including the Fashion Fair location, offer complimentary financial literacy classes.
Watching Your Wallet: What to consider for financial advisors
Whether you're navigating retirement planning or need help managing a complex tax situation, understanding who's the best fit to help is key.
The role that food plays with our skin
We spoke with a registered dietitian and nutritionist about the super food that can lead to great skin.
Watching Your Wallet: Tips for students to avoid scams during summer
From travel to preparing to head back to the classroom, the summer months have scammers on the prowl.
Tips for breaking down a lobster
The brothers behind the company joined us to show us how to get to the delicious parts of the dish.
Watching Your Wallet: How students can save amid rising prices
For a lot of students, summer break is synonymous with vacation, but financial experts say this is the time to get ahead.
Watching Your Wallet: Tax advantages with charitable donations
Charitable giving goes further than supporting your community. It can be mutually beneficial.
California siblings excited to play villager, young Moana in new live-action film
Hear from young siblings from California's Central Valley who play the roles of a villager and young Moana in the new live-action film.
Local foster family agency hosting first golf tournament fundraiser
A local foster family agency created 37 years ago is hosting its first annual golf tournament fundraiser.