Vince Ybarra
Before joining the ABC30 Action News team, Vince was a multimedia journalist, anchor, and producer at KYMA in Yuma, AZ. During his time there, he covered wildfires and environmental stories regarding the Salton Sea. He also covered a plane crash in Santee, CA, that left several dead, including a Yuma doctor. This led to the news team receiving an Emmy nomination.
Vince received his bachelor's degree in Journalism from California State University, Sacramento. He was born and raised in Sacramento, Calif. Vince is grateful to be closer to home.
When he isn't working, Vince likes checking out an art or live music scene, binge-watching the latest show on Netflix, or taking a day trip nearby.
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Vince's Stories
North Valley advocates react to Newsom's homeless encampment order
Governor Gavin Newsom issued an order to focus on health and safety by clearing properties of homeless encampments on Thursday.
20-year-old woman dies after falling off Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
A grieving father is opening up about the devastating moment his daughter fell from Half Dome in Yosemite National Park and did not survive.
Woman dead after Coulterville fire, over a dozen residents displaced
Residents in Coulterville are in shock after a fire tore through their mobile home park, leaving one woman dead.
Local Disney+ actor launches a new beauty company
Selma native Frankie Rodriguez, who is best known for his role as Carlos on the High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, recently launched his new nail polish company Freeland.
Residents still without power 10 days after fire in Santa Nella mobile home park
Residents are still without power over a week after a fire tore through a mobile home community in Santa Nella.
Tioga Sequoia Brewery temporarily removes Pride flag
Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company in Downtown Fresno closed its doors on Monday after the brewery received backlash for taking its LGBTQ+ Pride flag down.
Valley lawmakers react to attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
Fighting back tears, retired U.S. representative Connie Conway said she was disturbed to see former President Donald Trump shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Residents still without power after fire tears through Santa Nella mobile home park
People living in a small Merced County community are still without power after a fire destroyed electric equipment over the weekend.
Protecting your pet in the heat
Getting enough exercise can be difficult for dogs during the Valley's triple digit days. Clair Lancaster said that's why she's strategic about the time her energetic huskies spend outside.
Ag industry adjusting through heat wave troubles
The hot, beating sun is not only taking a toll on people in the Central Valley, ag experts say it's also affecting our produce and livestock.