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
Forever 21 store at Fashion Fair Mall in northeast Fresno to close
There will soon be a large vacancy at Fashion Fair Mall in northeast Fresno as Forever 21 prepares to leave the space once occupied by Gottschalks.
The search for the stolen Applegate Zoo sign in Merced
Merced Police are searching for the person who stole the recently installed sign at Applegate Zoo.
Suspect arrested after standoff ends in Fresno County neighborhood: FCSO
A man is in custody after an hours-long stand-off with the Fresno County Sheriff's Office over the weekend.
Sequoia Brewing Company announces sudden closure of all locations
After 35 years, Sequoia Brewery Company, known for its popular brewed beer, is closing its three locations in the Tower District, Northeast Fresno and Visalia.
Storm brings several feet of fresh snow to Sierra mountains
The recent storms have transformed the Sierra boosting the ski season for China Peak Mountain Resort and the surrounding businesses.
Local businesses prepare for Valentine's Day
Floral designers were creating one of the hundreds of arrangements ahead of Valentine's Day at D&L Roses in northeast Fresno.
Fresno police crack down on drunk driving on Super Bowl Sunday
As Super Bowl parties conclude, Fresno Police are on high alert for drunk drivers.
3 arrested, including teen, for cash register robberies in Fresno, police say
Two adults and a teenager have been arrested in connection to a string of cash register robberies in Fresno.
Fresno Mission opens second thrift store
It was opening day for the Fresno Mission's new thrift store location in northeast Fresno.
Central California immigration attorneys see surge in legal help amid mass deportations
Local immigration attorneys say they're seeing a surge in people reaching out for support as deportation numbers continue to climb.