Vince Ybarra
Vince Ybarra joined the Action News team as a general assignment reporter in January of 2023.

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
Over 160 new trees planted in Fresno for Earth Day
Planting for future generations on Earth Day.
Family of man who drowned in Kings River remembers his love for life
Russell Mayfield's family says he loved three things in life: God, his family, and the outdoors.
Thousands expected to celebrate Easter at Fresno city parks
Thousands of people were expected to fill Fresno city parks today to celebrate Easter Sunday.
Good Friday reenactment in southeast Fresno brings biblical story to life
On this Good Friday, many valley residents are commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Last day for filing tax returns: What you should know
April 15th doesn't just mark the middle of the month; it's also known as Tax Day.
Fresno State students give back during spring break
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Fresno city streets is a group of Fresno State students spending their spring break at Scout Island, an outdoor education Center.
Fresno Chinatown community shaken up after city employee was attacked
Chinatown business owners and others who work in the area are shaken up after a Fresno city employee was unprovokedly attacked Friday morning.
Central Valley volunteers step up following catastrophic flooding
As people in the Midwest and Southeast of the U.S. clean up after catastrophic storms last week, volunteers nationwide are readying up to help.
Man arrested for vandalizing beauty salon in Madera, police say
A Madera man is in jail Friday night after police say he vandalized a beauty salon.
VoluntEars help build new flower beds for UCP+ in Fresno
It was all hands on deck as ABC30 employees worked side-by-side with a group of students from UCP+ on Tuesday.