Brisa Colón
Though born and raised in Southern California, Brisa's move to the Central Valley is a homecoming. She spent her childhood in Fresno during the holidays visiting family.
Before Fresno, Brisa was a reporter and fill-in anchor at KSBW8 News on California's Central Coast. During her time there, she reported on a wide range of topics spanning from education to historic weather events.
Brisa graduated from California State University Fullerton in 2022 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Spanish Media Certificate.
During college, she interned at CNN's Los Angeles Bureau and published articles covering California and the Pacific Northwest. She also earned the honor of being named a distinguished NBCU Academy Fellow.
Brisa has a black belt in Karate and was the 2017 National Champion. She was on the USA National Karate Team and represented the United States in several international competitions.
She strives to connect and share the best with the Central Valley community. Away from the newsroom, Brisa has a passion for animals, the environment, and food!
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Brisa's Stories
Fresno County agencies prep before an atmospheric river arrives
A bomb cyclone is swirling over the Pacific Northwest and steering an atmospheric river event toward Central California.
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Man accused of killing his cousin pleads not guilty in Fresno courtroom
The man accused of killing his own cousin during a shooting in Northwest Fresno appeared in court Friday, pleading not guilty.
Undocumented immigrants told to prepare for any scenario ahead of Trump administration
President-elect Donald Trump's cornerstone campaign promise was an immigration crackdown, starting with mass deportations on day one of his administration.
'Range of Light National Monument' in Central California gaining traction and push back
A group is pushing to create the Range of Light National Monument in Fresno, Madera and Mariposa counties to preserve the land. Locals say it could change it forever.
Pro-immigrant advocates organizing, ready to push back on Trump deportation policies
President-elect Donald Trump ran on immigration as one of his key issues, vowing to do mass deportations starting on day one.
Fresno City Council calls on CA Air Resources Board to postpone vote that could raise gas prices
Local leaders are now warning prices could go up even more if the California Air Resources Board, or CARB, moves forward with new Low Carbon Fuel Standards set to be voted on Friday.
Law enforcement jobs could be at risk if Measure R fails in Merced County
A public safety sales tax in Merced County is looking like it won't get the votes needed to pass. A public safety sales tax in Merced County is looking like it won't get the votes needed to pass.
Man shot and killed at apartment complex in northwest Fresno identified
The man who was shot and killed in a northwest Fresno apartment has been identified.
DUI suspect charged in crash that killed 8-year-old girl and man in Atwater
An accused drunk driver in the North Valley is now facing murder charges more than a year after a deadly crash.