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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3 arrested, children found safe after Amber Alert in Tulare County, deputies say
Two children have been located after law enforcement issued an early morning Amber Alert.
Del Monte Foods confirms it is in the process of selling Hanford processing plant
The tomato processing plant employs more than 400 people, most from Kings and Tulare County.
National weather service and local agencies tracking and preparing for weekend wet weather
Wet weather, thunder and gusty winds swept through the valley floor on Thursday, the first of several rounds of storms expected to blow across Central California.
Cal Water works on improving water quality in Visalia
Cal Water is installing treatment equipment to meet new water quality standards limiting so-called "forever chemicals."
Mother of four, wife and local vet assistant remembered after tragic crash
Kellie Rivera was killed by a driver believed to be under the influence, leaving an emptiness in the lives of many. Now, instead of looking forward to Christmas, her family has to plan a funeral.
Confessed killer will spend maximum time under juvenile law of seven years in custody
Emotional impact statements from Sergio Martin's family were read in juvenile court on Tuesday.
Video captures fight leading up to stabbing at Tulare Christmas parade
Holiday chaos at a Christmas parade in Tulare left families shaken and police searching for suspects after one man was stabbed on Thursday night.
Northern California earthquake felt in Fresno
The earthquake and its aftershocks in Northern California were felt for hundreds of miles, even in Fresno.
Sales paused for Fresno County dairy farm after raw milk recalled for bird flu
As bird flu continues to be a concern for local dairies the California Department of Public Health has secured a voluntary recall for all raw milk and cream products in the state.
78th annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade brings holiday spirit to downtown Visalia
It was a magical time in downtown Visalia as the 78th annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas parade kicked off on Monday evening.