Matthew Cardenas
Prior to joining the ABC30 Action News team, Matthew was a digital producer at KTRK in Houston, where he was born. He also interned at the station the summer prior to landing a job.
He spent time in both the news and sports world, including contributing with digital content for the Houston Astros' 2019 World Series run. He has interviewed athletes such as Hakeem Olajuwon, Jose Altuve, DeAndre Hopkins and Adrian Peterson.
Matthew also spent time covering Texas Tech basketball and football for the Dallas Morning News.
He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Public Relations.
While Matthew was born and raised in Texas, he loves exploring all that California has to offer with his wife, whom he met here on the West Coast.
When Matthew isn't working, he's probably playing video games, visiting a brewery, playing pickleball or watching anything Star Wars-related.
Matthew's Stories
When you can see new baby elephants at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The zoo announced that the two elephant calves will officially be viewable to the public from 9 am to 3 pm starting on Friday, September 13.
Man hit and killed by train in Madera, police say
A man has died after police say he was hit by a train in Madera.
Motorcyclist killed in suspected DUI crash in Clovis, police say
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle in Clovis.
'Suspicious' fire breaks out at former Merced Sun-Star building, officials say
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at an office building in Merced.
Man arrested for violent, erratic attacks across Mariposa and Madera counties, deputies say
A man has been arrested after deputies say he "terrorized" people throughout Mariposa and Madera counties.
13-year-old arrested for threatening Visalia school, police say
A teenager has been arrested in Visalia after police say he threatened a school shooting.
Woman kidnapped at Tachi Palace Casino Resort and taken to Paso Robles, deputies say
A man has been arrested after deputies say he kidnapped a woman at Tachi Palace Casino Resort and took her to Paso Robles.
Former Fresno State QB Jake Haener announces he has rare form of skin cancer
Former Fresno State and current New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener has announced he has a rare form of skin cancer.
Man asks farmworkers if he could help before shooting at them in Fresno County, deputies say
A man has been arrested after deputies say he shot at farmworkers while they were working in Fresno County.
Jeff Tedford stepping down as Fresno State football coach again due to health concerns
Jeff Tedford is stepping down as Fresno State's football coach again due to health concerns.