Brianna Willis
Before joining the ABC30 Action News Team, Brianna was a weekend anchor and reporter for KERO-TV in Bakersfield. During her two years in Kern County, she covered multiple storms, wildfires, and was sent to the central coast to assist with team coverage. She also followed a case for months of a man who spent over 40 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. She covered the story until his release, and in addition to her exclusive jailhouse interview, she conducted a one-on-one interview with him once he was out of jail. Brianna has spoken with local leaders about valley congressman Kevin McCarthy's road to speakership.
Brianna graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in journalism in 2021. While attending Pepperdine, she had the opportunity to anchor, produce and report for their on-campus news show, NewsWaves32. She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and become immersed in the culture.
Brianna is from the heart of Los Angeles near the Forum and So-Fi Stadium. She is the oldest of three and loves to spend time with her family. When she's not telling stories, she loves to watch Disney movies or go out to eat with friends and family.
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Brianna's Stories
Pronoun use at center of rape case involving former Chowchilla prisoner
A convicted criminal who served time at the women's prison in Chowchilla is charged with raping fellow inmates.
2 men charged in Fresno woman's murder as search for her body continues
Two men have been charged with the disappearance and murder of 26-year-old Micaela Navarro in Fresno.
5 people arrested for mail fraud in Kerman, police say
A months-long operation has led to the arrests of five people for mail fraud in Kerman.
18-year-old woman dies after being mauled by dogs in Coarsegold, deputies say
A woman has died after she was attacked by dogs in Madera County on Monday.
Classes canceled at Robinson Elementary in Fresno after car crash causes power outage
Classes at Robinson Elementary School were canceled after a car crashed into an electrical box, leaving the school without power.
Merced historic courthouse museum set for million dollar remodel
One of the oldest buildings in Merced County is getting a major makeover.
Investigation underway following shooting in Sanger
Police and sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday morning in Sanger.
Woman accidentally shot and killed by her 2-year-old child in northeast Fresno, police say
Police say a woman's 2-year-old child accidentally shot and killed her at a northeast Fresno apartment complex this past Friday.
Books donated to Fresno Unified students to encourage reading over winter break
Winter break is just a few weeks away and Fresno Unified is making sure students are keeping up their reading skills during their time off.
Fresno County sees rise in respiratory illnesses
'Tis the season for coughing, sneezing and runny noses.