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
Helping students get balanced diets as they return to classroom
Updated federal guidance says many Americans, including kids and teens, may need nearly twice as much protein as previously recommended.
Local dietitian discusses key minerals to pay attention to
On the menu, if you're looking for a morning boost that is just as good for you as it tastes, we've got the recipe.
Watching Your Wallet: Using AI to help you save money and budget
From automating your budget to canceling forgotten subscriptions, there are plenty of ways to use artificial intelligence to save money.
Watching Your Wallet: Preparing for open enrollment
As open enrollment approaches, companies are starting to offer more options, as health care isn't one size fits all.
Final preps for upcoming Central Valley Honor Flight
Next week, 69 of our hometown Heroes will be flying to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.
Watching Your Wallet: What to know before getting involved with cryptocurrency
From risk tolerance to financial stability, there are a number of factors to consider when deciding whether to get into cryptocurrency.
Watching Your Wallet: The dangers of using loyalty programs to save money
While reward points can save you money, it's your personal information being sold that's more valuable.
Watching Your Wallet: Tips from AARP on saving at the grocery store
As financial pressures mount for many families, households are trying to keep up with the rising cost of living. One of the top expenses is groceries.
Watching Your Wallet: Growing trend in couples signing prenups
One of the growing trends among younger couples ready to take a trip down the aisle is financial planning in the form of a prenup.
Catching up with Cory James as he returns to ABC30
Cory James is back and will be returning to the anchor desk August 17 on AM Live. We caught up with him before his official return.