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
Hanford's Winter Wonderland opening this weekend
It's the most wonderful time of year in the south valley as Hanford's Winter Wonderland is taking shape.
Clovis superfan excited to see Lainey Wilson co-host this year's CMA Awards
A young country fan who was invited on stage by Lainey Wilson is excited to her favorite singer co-host the CMA Awards on Wednesday night.
Small Business Spotlight: Noc Box Coffee Studio
Noc Box Coffee Studio owner Chase Benedetti is creating connections through quality coffee and conversation.
Small business spotlight: Twinzies Lemon Squeezies
The dynamic duo behind Twinzies Lemon Squeezies are proving you're never too young to start a business.
Small business spotlight: The impact of holiday shopping at small businesses
The holidays are a critical time of year for small businesses.
Chat with the Chief: Fresno kindergartener saves family with what he learned on fire safety
Fresno Fire recently honored a brave kindergartner who used what he learned in the classroom about fire safety to alert his family of a fire in their home.
Small business spotlight: Fresno Chinatown looking to become hub for local small businesses
Supporters of Fresno's Chinatown are taking action to bring small businesses to the area.
Break the Barriers offering free programs to veterans
On this Veterans Day, we highlight a local nonprofit offering special programs free of charge to veterans of all abilities.
Small Business Spotlight: Ella Grace Bridal
Located in the shopping center off of Bullard and West in northwest Fresno, Ella Grace Bridal is personalizing the process of "saying yes to the dress."
Small Business Spotlight: Burn Pilates Hanford
From breath work to performance training, the South Valley has a new haven to feel the burn.