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
Family members gather to remember father killed in deadly crash in central Fresno
Candles covered the intersection at Ashlan and Maroa Avenues in central Fresno on Sunday evening as several dozen of his family members gathered.
Father, daughter rescued from San Joaquin River near Friant Dam
A father and a daughter were rescued from the San Joaquin River after being swept away Sunday afternoon.
Water levels expected to rise in Merced River
As the temperatures begin to rise in Central California, there is concern of strong currents through the Merced River.
Argument between father and son leads to shooting in Madera County, deputies say
A man has been hospitalized after police say he was shot by his dad in Madera.
Merced County supervisors vote to close 2 fire stations, merge others
The Merced County Board of Supervisors has voted to close two of the community's CAL FIRE fire stations.
2 suspects identified in central Fresno shooting that hospitalized 5
Fresno Police have identified two men facing charges stemming from a shooting in central Fresno.
Fallen Selma Police officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. named engraved at Fresno Peace Officers Memorial
Several law enforcement agencies gathered at the Peace Officers Memorial in Downtown Fresno to honor fallen Selma Police Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr.
Allergists say there's a new way to treat seasonal allergies
If you're suffering from seasonal allergies right now, doctors say medication for other conditions, such as asthma or eczema, can now be used for allergies.
Man found dead with gunshot wound in alley in Fresno County
An investigation is underway after deputies say a man was found dead in an alley in Fresno County.
Fire breaks out at building for Kings County Department of Public Health
A fire broke out at a building belonging to the Kings County Department of Public Health.