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
Tight race for Congressional District 13
Hundreds of thousands of ballots are still being counted across the state and in Merced County as voters await the results of Congressional District 13.
Suspect in court for shooting that killed woman outside Merced party
A preliminary hearing started Monday for a man accused of killing an innocent 20-year-old outside a party in Merced last year.
Ian Scarborough sentenced for deadly 2022 downtown Fresno stabbing of Billy Carrow
A judge sentenced 35-year-old Ian Scarborough to 25 years to life Thursday for the murder of 61-year-old Billy Carrow.
21-year-old Visalia man arrested on child molestation charges, deputies say
An accused child molester is in custody, and the Tulare County Sheriff's Office believes there could be more victims.
Children First: Students tap into local scholarship opportunities
You can find cash for college with a few local scholarships you may not have heard about but are filled with opportunities.
Cleanup underway after powerful storm in Fresno
Crews were hard at work Tuesday at a Central Fresno apartment complex, freeing cars from a toppled tree.
California Air Resources Board approves new fuel standards that could increase gas prices
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to pass new fuel standards that could bring a statewide increase in gas prices after an hours-long meeting on Friday.
Valley Democrats and Republicans react to Donald Trump's election victory
Central Valley Democrats and Republicans are reacting differently to Trump's election victory but with one unifying message: to move America forward.
U.S. House District 22 race: David Valadao (R) - Rudy Salas (D)
Republican David Valadao and Democrat Rudy Salas are facing off for a second time for a seat in the House.
4 killed in car crashes over the weekend in Fresno County
Four lives now cut short after deadly crashes across Fresno County over the weekend.