[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E685]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING ABC30'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2026

  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor ABC30 on 
its 70th Anniversary, a remarkable milestone celebrating seven decades 
of service, journalism, and steadfast commitment to the people of 
California's Central Valley.
  Since its first broadcast on May 10, 1956, ABC30's predecessor 
operated out of a small, modest facility in downtown Fresno with 
limited staff and resources. What began as a local station with humble 
beginnings has grown into the region's longtime news leader, informing 
families and shaping the community thorough decades of storytelling.
  In the early 1970s, the station entered a new chapter with 
investments in equipment, staffing, and a new facility that helped 
launch the Action News format. This approach, emphasizing timely 
reporting, compelling visuals, and faster-paced coverage, helped ABC30 
rise to the top of the ratings, a position it has proudly maintained 
for generations.
  ABC30 has been home to journalists and anchors who become trusted 
voices in households across the Valley. Longtime anchors such as John 
Wallace and Nancy Osborne helped build a lasting connection with 
viewers, not only through their reporting, but through their 
leadership, professionalism and dedication to the community they 
served.
  The station's legacy is also reflected in its coverage of defining 
moments in Central Valley history, from the 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping 
to the aftermath of September 11, 2001, and the 2020 Creek Fire. 
Throughout each story, ABC30 has remained committed to its mission: to 
show up for the community and tell the stories that matter.
  Beyond reporting, ABC30 has become a familiar presence in the daily 
lives of viewers, through recognizable faces, iconic music, and 
community-centered programs. Although technology and the ways people 
receive news has changed, ABC30's mission has remained steadfast: 
providing reliable journalism, addressing the issues that matter most 
to the community, and serving Central California with honesty and 
dedication.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating ABC30 
on 70 years of service in our Central Valley. We honor the station's 
history, its journalist and staff, and its lasting contributions to our 
community. We extend our sincere appreciation as ABC30 continues its 
legacy of trust, news reporting, and public service for generations to 
come.

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