Vanessa Vasconcelos

Fresno

Anchor and Reporter at KFSN-TV (Fresno, CA)

@ABC30 Anchor-Reporter 🐾Bruce’s Mom🐾 Bay Area Native. SFSU Alum. News Junkie. Nap Enthusiast. SFGiants/Raiders Fan. Lover of #music #travel #fashion #wine.

Articles

Small Business Spotlight: FresGrow

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- Located off of Shields and Maroa, you'll find a budding business selling avocado toast but it's what's garnishing the trendy dish that is the main ingredient. "We grow around pretty much everything... broccoli, amaranth, cabbage, kale, pretty much any seed we can get our hands on, we'll grow it," FresGrow owner Rodrigo Rivera said. Small but mighty, these microgreens are packed with flavor and nutrients.
Small Business Spotlight: Motion Madness

3 weeks ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- They're touted as an eco-friendly alternative to gas powered vehicles, and depending on the brand, can travel more than 30 miles per charge. Located off of Tollhouse and Sunnyside in Clovis, family-run Motion Madness is an official dealer for 10 brands of electric bikes and features a showroom filled with assembled and tuned e-bikes ready to ride. Travel distance and mobility determine size and specs.
Hidden Wealth Foundation helping seniors out of their comfort zone

4 weeks ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

Hidden Wealth Foundation helping seniors out of their comfort zoneFriday, May 30, 2025 11:28PMA local non-profit is creating community while also getting seniors out of their comfort zone. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A local non-profit is creating community while also getting seniors out of their comfort zone. We sat down with Kiran Brar and Jatan Grewal to hear about the "Hidden Wealth Foundation."Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Book helping navigate mental health of children

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

Book helping navigate mental health of childrenTuesday, May 27, 2025 12:32AMThere's a new book helping parents and guardians navigate mental health for kids ages 6 to 12. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- There's a new book helping parents and guardians navigate mental health for kids ages 6 to 12. We spoke with Clinical Psychologist and Author, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, to hear about "The Crucial Years."Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Small Business Spotlight: Lilyy's Creations

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Freshly cut flowers and exotic plants are in full bloom at Lilyy's Flower Creations. Located on Shields between West and Channing Way, you can find florals fit for any occasion. "There are so many celebrations that come with ordering flowers, so it's awesome to know that we can make an impact," says co-owner Liana Correa. September marks three years in business for co-owners Liana and Daniel.
Valley native crowned as Ms. Wheelchair California

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

Valley native crowned as Ms. Wheelchair CaliforniaTuesday, May 20, 2025 10:41PMFrom adaptive sports to sporting a tiara, Ms. Wheelchair California is using her platform to inspire and advocate. From adaptive sports to sporting a tiara, Ms. Wheelchair California is using her platform to inspire and advocate. On Tuesday, the new title holder, Aly Corvin, joined Action News in the studio to talk more about her platform, which is Access to Adventure. Copyright © 2025 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Small Business Spotlight: Otherside Cafe

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Craft-roasted coffee and locally sourced eats fuel the unique experience you can have at the Otherside Cafe. "We want to show them a good time, whether they're looking for coffee or food or nice ambience," says Operating Partner Adam Byrd. "Through hospitality, we want to give them an experience and make them feel valued by being here."Located in The Row off of Shepherd and Willow in northeast Fresno, Otherside specializes in flavor-forward coffee.
Small Business Spotlight: Chez Maryse

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Sampling the elevated style of French cuisine no longer requires a flight. "I grew up with the French culture," says owner Xiamy Ly-Yang. "I grew up with the language. I grew up with the bread. I just wanted to recreate a little bit of my childhood."From the ambiance and flavorful dishes to the chef himself, Ly-Yang is bringing the South of France to you.
Small Business Spotlight: Ladale's Houses

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Whether you're making ribs, tri-tip, chicken, or fish, if it's going on the grill, Ladale's Houses are adding the wow factor to your dish. Owner Rance Ladale Johnson started the business in 2020. "When you taste a bottle of Unc's House, you're like, aww man, this feels like something my uncle made on the grill. You taste Mom's House, it tastes like the cinnamon sugar warm love from your mother," says Johnson.
Small Business Spotlight: Dumont Printing

1 month ago | abc30.com | Vanessa Vasconcelos

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Celebrating 75 years of bringing print to life, Dumont Printing is where quality customer service meets innovation. "We always try to make the impossible happen," says Dumont Printing President, Susan Moore. From promotional materials to packaging, even acrylic centerpieces, the company has expanded the ways it caters to clients. "We do offset printing, digital printing, large format printing," Moore said.