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
Local influencers react to TikTok's quick restoration following shutdown
TikTok users woke up Sunday morning to an in-app message that President-Elect Trump helped champion get the banned app back online.
Merced SPCA helping displaced cats from Southern California wildfires
The Merced SPCA is taking action to help displaced cats from the Southern California wildfires.
City of Fresno hosts garland ceremony for MLK Jr.
Fresno Unified students, local leaders, and city officials gathered for the garland ceremony honoring Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday.
Country music star Luke Bryan bringing his 'Farm Tour' to Central California this spring
Country music superstar Luke Bryan is bringing his popular Farm Tour to California for the first time, and it includes three stops in the San Joaquin Valley.
Immigration rights protest lasts for 12 hours in north Fresno
Hundreds of people gathered in north Fresno on Sunday to protest the recent detainment of 78 undocumented migrants in Fresno and Kern counties.
Multiple people rescued after fire breaks out at Dinuba apartment complex
Multiple people have been displaced following a fire at an apartment building in Dinuba.
Fresno native's Southern California business destroyed by Palisades Fire
"All that work, it took a while, there was just a lot of blood, sweat and tears put into it," said business owner Julia Cantu.
87-year-old man escapes Eaton Fire, moves in with family in the Central Valley
The frame of two classic cars and a chimney is all that's left at Arnold Williams Sr.'s Altadena home.
Local businesses helping Southern California fire victims
Kapa California Coffee owner Jessica Piland shares her heartfelt emotions after seeing the devastating fires blaze across Southern California.
Concerns rise amid Border Patrol sightings in Central Valley
As President-elect Donald Trump is expected to take office in January, there's concern over migrants across the state of California getting deported.