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
Father admits to deadly stabbing of son at northeast Fresno apartment complex, police say
A man has been arrested after police say he admitted to the deadly stabbing of his son in northeast Fresno.
Man's body found hanging on fence in central Fresno, police say
A man has died after police say he was impaled by a fence bar in central Fresno.
31-year-old man dies after being hit by multiple vehicles in Fresno County, CHP says
A man has died after authorities say he was hit by multiple cars in Fresno County.
Deputies investigating inmate's death at Tulare County jail
The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is investigating an inmate's death at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility.
Suspect arrested for 2016 murder at market in central Fresno, police say
After nearly a decade, the murder of 68-year-old Gurcharn Singh Gill is one step closer to justice.
9-month-old baby tests positive for cocaine in Tulare County, 2 in custody, authorities say
Two people are in custody after authorities say a nine-month-old tested positive for cocaine in Tulare County.
Former Diamond Dog Aaron Judge named captain for Team USA in 2026 World Baseball Classic
Former Diamond Dog and Yankees superstar Aaron Judge has been named captain for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Fresno State women's basketball coach Jaime White stepping down
Fresno State women's basketball coach Jaime White is stepping down from her position after 11 years with the program.
Man hospitalized after stabbing in southwest Fresno, police say
A man has been hospitalized after being stabbed in southwest Fresno Thursday morning.
Object found in front of central Fresno Walmart was not a pipe bomb, police say
The object that was found in front of a Walmart in central Fresno has been determined not to be a pipe bomb.