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
Merced high school forfeits volleyball match over claims of transgender athlete on opposing team
A Merced high school recently chose not to show up to a state playoff volleyball match because it believes there is a transgender athlete on the opposing team.
Candlelight vigil held in honor of fallen Parlier police officer
The community came together on Monday to honor a police officer who went beyond his duty of serving students and staff at Parlier High School.
Concerns over LGBTQ+ issues post-election rise
Across the country, LGBTQ+ people are reaching out for extra support after this year's Presidential election.
City of Fresno remember car crash victims on World Remembrance Day
Twenty-seven helmets and pairs of shoes lined the water fountain at Fresno City Hall on Sunday.
Protest to stop Range of Light National Monument proposed in Central California mountains
Locals gathered in Oakhurst to protest the proposed Range of Light National Monument that could transform land use in the Sierra National Forest.
First human case of Bird Flu in Fresno County confirmed, health officials say
Health officials have confirmed the first case of Bird Flu in Fresno County.
Rain doesn't stop Merced County Veterans Day Parade
Local leaders and hundreds of community members gathered in downtown Merced to celebrate the service and sacrifice of veterans.
Hundreds of turkeys given away to families in Merced ahead of Thanksgiving
Hundreds gathered in Merced on Tuesday morning to get a helping hand with their Thanksgiving dinner.
Several injured in massive pile-up on dust-covered highway in Madera County
A powerful storm caused a massive 20 car pile-up on a highway in Madera County on Monday afternoon.
Prepping for 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade
Organizers were prepping for the 105th Central Valley Veterans Day Parade on Sunday.