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ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno Special ‘Children First: Family, Food and Fitness’ Airs This Sunday, March 20 (6:30 P.M. PST), To Raise Awareness for National Nutrition Month

Viewers Can Stream Live on ABC30’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku

ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno, the No. 1 source for local news in central California, will air “Children First: Family, Food & Fitness on Sunday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. PST for National Nutrition Month.Action News anchors Graciela Moreno and Jason Oliveira host the special focusing on local programs connecting families with nutritious food and promoting fitness. Viewers can also stream “Children First” live on ABC30’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

According to Feeding America, 12 million children experience food insecurity in the United States.

Local stories include the following:

• ABC30 takes a look at food deserts in Tulare County and local programs that connect children and families in rural areas with produce
• Doctors discuss childhood obesity and dispel myths about certain food one may think is healthy
• Culinary expert chef Shayna shares tips on how to convince children to eat fruits and vegetables
• Fresno Metro Ministry teaches families how to add healthy ingredients to family meals
• A Tulare County physical education teacher is inspiring kids to stay active on and off campus
• Free Zumba classes being offered to parents

Children First is a year-round effort focusing on challenges and opportunities among the youth in Central California. The program shows how the average person can make a difference in a child’s life and highlights local organizations working with children. The Children First campaign includes half-hour programs like “Family, Food & Fitness,” 30-second public service announcements and special stories on Action News. ABC30 thanks its partners Educational Employees Credit Union, Tulare County Office of Education and Valley Children’s Healthcare for putting Children First in the Central Valley.

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KFSN-TV ABC30 is the No. 1 source for local news in central California, both online and on the air. The station has dominated the local news ratings in the San Joaquin Valley for decades as a leader in multiplatform audience engagement. KFSN-TV is an ABC owned television station based in Fresno, serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare and Kings counties.

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ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno Special ‘Children First: All About the Arts’ Airs This Sunday, Dec. 12 (6:30 P.M. PDT)

Viewers Can Stream Live on ABC30’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku

ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno, the No. 1 source for local news in central California, will air “Children First: All About the Arts” on SUNDAY, Dec. 12 (6:30 p.m. PDT), and stream live on ABC30’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, and Roku. Hosted by ABC30 anchors Landon Burke and Vanessa Vasconcelos, the half-hour special will focus on arts in the local community.

According to Arts Education Partnership, creativity is one of the top five skills employers seek in a job candidate. ABC30 takes an in-depth look at how the arts can improve a child’s social-emotional well-being.

Local stories include the following:

• Tulare County students prepare for the production of “Disney’sThe Lion King Jr.” The experience helps students connect, engage and learn team-building skills.
• Video production students at El Diamante High School earn local and national honors with their sci-fi thriller “Incursion.”
• ABC30 follows a music therapist at Valley Children’s Hospital to share how she is helping young patients cope through music.
• McLane High School has a Hmong Dance group that educates others about their culture through dance.
• Kingsburg High School’s band is back in formation, performing in front of crowds and helping students thrive!

Children First is a year-round effort focusing on challenges and opportunities among our youth in Central California.  The program shows how the average person can make a difference in a child’s life and highlights local organizations working with children. The Children First campaign includes half-hour programs like “All About the Arts,” public service announcements (PSAs) and special stories on Action News. ABC30 thanks its partners Educational Employees Credit Union, Tulare County Office of Education, Valley Children’s Healthcare for putting Children First in the Central Valley.

About KFSN
KFSN-TV ABC30 is the No. 1 source for local news in central California, both online and on the air. The station has dominated the local news ratings in the San Joaquin Valley for decades as a leader in multiplatform audience engagement. KFSN-TV is an ABC owned television station based in Fresno, serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare and Kings counties.

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ABC30/KFSN-TV Examines the Fentanyl Opioid Crisis in Central California in ‘Killer High: The Silent Crisis,’ Set To Premiere on Sunday, Sept. 19, Across ABC30’S Connected TV Apps and On-Air on ABC30, Saturday, Sept. 25 (10:00 P.M. PDT)

ABC30 releases an hourlong documentary “Killer High: The Silent Crisis,” examining Central California’s fentanyl epidemic impacting youth. The documentary will be available to stream on Sunday, Sept. 19, across ABC30’s connected TV Apps, and across linear on channel ABC30/KFSN-TV on Saturday, Sept. 25 (10:00 p.m. PDT), with additional air times* across ABC-owned stations’ ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco, ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, FX and National Geographic.

In 2015, 9,580 people died from a fentanyl overdose in the United States. In 2019, that number increased nearly 280% to 36,359. Out of those deaths, 3,040 were people aged 15-24 years old.

“Killer High” follows the lives of families affected by fentanyl overdose and their journey to recovery while providing awareness to parents and the community about the dangers of accessibility of the drug to youth. The documentary highlights the following:

• What is Fentanyl, and How Did My Kids Get It? – Exclusive interviews with Homeland Security, Drug Enforcement Administration agents, and local police and medical experts, explaining the general background of fentanyl, how it’s produced and how it makes its way to youth. The segment documents an exclusive ride-along with Homeland Security as they arrest a known fentanyl dealer.
• The Faces of Fentanyl – The documentary follows the lives of two families impacted by fentanyl overdoses. Amy, a nurse and single mom of three boys, struggles to give her kids a normal life while dealing with her oldest son, a recovering opioid addict. She discusses her son’s journey toward addiction and the time he overdosed twice within 24 hours. Penny is a mom of two kids whose oldest son died of a fentanyl overdose. She explains the warning signs every parent should look for and her family’s vow to keep her son’s memory alive.
• The Road to Recovery – A spotlight on the work of local agencies, task forces and school districts who work diligently to prevent youth from encountering drugs, expanding their hope for the future.

“Killer High: The Silent Crisis” premieres Sunday, Sept. 19, on ABC30’s free news app, “ABC30 Central CA,” and on streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

*Additional times are set to air on Sept. 25 on ABC-owned stations’ ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco (9:00 p.m. PDT) and ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles (9:00 p.m. PDT), with a special airing on FX on Sept. 26 (7:00 a.m. PDT), and National Geographic on Nov. 10 (11:00 p.m. EDT and 11:00 p.m. PDT).

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KFSN-TV ABC30 is the No. 1 source for local news in central California, both online and on the air. The station has dominated the local news ratings in the San Joaquin Valley for decades as a leader in multiplatform audience engagement. KFSN-TV is an ABC owned television station based in Fresno, serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare and Kings counties.

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ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno’s Third Installment of Its Popular ‘Children First’ Program Will Highlight Youth Overcoming Obstacles

The Half-Hour Special Airs Sunday, Dec 20 (6:30 p.m. PST), and Viewers Can Stream Live Now on ABC30’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku

ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno, the No.1 source for local news in Central California, will air “Children First: Overcoming Obstacles” on SUNDAY, DEC. 20 (6:30 p.m. PDT). Viewers can also stream the half-hour special on ABC30’s connected TV apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku. Hosted by ABC30 anchor Jason Oliveira and meteorologist Madeline Evans, the special will focus on the resilience of youth facing adversity.

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to the Creek wildfire, ABC30 spotlight extraordinary individuals overcoming obstacles. Hosts Oliveira and Evans share local resources available to viewers and organizations providing aid to Central Valley families.

Featured stories include the following:

• A former foster child who lived in 15 different homes found help and hope at the Dream Center in Visalia operated by the Tulare County Office of Education.
• A student who struggled speaking English as a child uses her creativity in the kitchen to develop and grow a charcuterie board business.
• A local mother who has a child with autism shares the challenges of distance learning and how the family received help from Clovis Unified School District.
• Students at Sierra High School share their resilience of navigating the challenges of distance learning while being evacuated from their home due to the “Creek” fire.
• ABC30 spotlights Educational Employees Credit Union’s “Wise Up” financial literacy program, which teaches high school seniors to understand the realities of financial freedom through real-life scenarios.
• The special will also examine the challenges recipients of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program faced during the pandemic when essential items became scarce and WIC-approved groceries were difficult to find.

ABC30 has long been dedicated to covering the important challenges and opportunities among the youth in Central California. Children First is a year-round effort by KFSN. The program shows how the average person can make a difference in a child’s life and highlights local organizations working with children. The Children First campaign includes half-hour programs like “Overcoming Obstacles,” public service announcements and special stories that air on Action News. ABC30 thanks its partners Educational Employees Credit Union, Tulare County Office of Education, Valley Children’s Healthcare for putting Children First in the Central Valley.

About KFSN
KFSN-TV ABC30 is the No. 1 source for local news in Central California, both online and on the air. The station has dominated the local news ratings in the San Joaquin Valley for decades as a leader in multiplatform audience engagement. KFSN-TV is an ABC owned television station based in Fresno, serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare and Kings counties.

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