Kassandra Gutierrez
Kassandra is ABC30's South Valley Reporter, based out of the Visalia Bureau. Before that, she was a Race and Culture Journalist, covering social justice issues, such as human trafficking, homelessness and shining light on marginalized communities and their successes.
She is a proud graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Media Studies, with a Minor in Ethnomusicology. While at UCSB, she also studied abroad in Paris, France and spent a summer teaching creative writing and physical education in Nairobi, Kenya. After college, Kassandra returned to her hometown and served as the 87th Orange Blossom Festival Queen.
Prior to ABC30, she spent time as a weekend weather anchor and reporter in Redding, California, at ABC7, where she covered some of the largest wildfires in California history, severe winter storms and record-breaking heat. She started her on-air career as a reporter in Eugene, Oregon, after interning at a local Fresno TV station. She is a leader in CCNMA: Latinos Journalist of California.
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Kassandra's Stories
Father remembers 18-year-old son shot and killed outside Clovis McDonald's
A growing memorial sits outside the McDonald's on Willow and Nees in Clovis.
Mother shares heartbreak after losing 20-year-old daughter in Hanford home invasion
A family is mourning the loss of a young mother in Hanford as questions regarding who shot her remain unanswered.
Remembering Emily Carpenter: Miss Kings County and nonprofit founder dies after cancer battle
In the South Valley, a positive young lady is leaving behind a legacy that continues to change lives even after her battle with cancer.
Man shot and killed at party in Visalia, deputies say
A party in Visalia came to a violent end on Saturday night after shots rang out.
Search continues for 20-year-old kayaker from Porterville who went missing in Oregon river
The search is on for 20-year-old Porterville native Marcelus Angelo Rodriguez, who authorities say went missing while kayaking in an Oregon river this past weekend.
Fighting Parkinson's disease one swing at a time through boxing in Visalia
In Tulare County, a group is staying active and fighting the progression of Parkinson's.
'Fighting Oligarchy' rally with Bernie Sanders and AOC draws thousands in Bakersfield
The nationwide 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour led by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders had thousands filling an arena in Kern County on Tuesday.
Locals urged to practice water safety as temperatures warm up
People are already enjoying our local Lake Kaweah, but the Tulare County Fire Department is urging people to be safe.
Million dollar assessment project aims to help protect trees in Hanford
A major effort is underway to protect the trees in Hanford while planting seeds for future generations.
Escaped inmate allegedly seen changing into disguise after deadly shooting of Mexican officer
Newly obtained video allegedly shows Kern County escaped inmate Cesar Hernandez running down a street in Tijuana shortly after authorities say he killed a Mexican police commander during a shootout on Wednesday.