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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Beloved giant Sequoia Legacy Tree in Visalia must come down due to infection and safety reasons
Visit Visalia says for safety, the tree must be removed because it's been battling a fungus infection.
5 years since deaths of Porterville firefighters in library fire
In 2020, Firefighter Patrick Jones and Captain Ray Figueroa died while battling a massive fire at the Porterville Library.
Porterville firefighters Capt. Ray Figueroa & Patrick Jones remembered for heroism
February 18th is a day of remembering Captain Figueroa and Firefighter Patrick Jones in a positive light.
1 shot while trying to confront people allegedly stealing from cars in Porterville, police say
One person was shot after police say they tried confronting alleged thieves in Porterville.
Farmers welcome rain and snowpack despite potential impacts on crops
A light breeze and warmer temperatures in Tulare County on Friday are a welcome sight for farmers.
Preparations underway for rain on last day of World Ag Expo in Tulare
As day two of the annual World Ag Expo wraps up, staff and hundreds of volunteers are gearing up for the last day of the show.
2025 World Ag Expo kicks off with thousands of visitors in Tulare County
More than 1,200 exhibitors will display their work at the Agri-Center off Highway 99, with more than 100,000 people from all over the world expected to attend.
Annual World Ag-Expo kicks off Tuesday at Tulare's International Agri-Center
Tulare County is ready for this year's World Ag Expo.
Suspect arrested for shooting that killed man, injured another in Hanford, police say
A suspect has been arrested for a deadly shooting in Hanford on Thursday night.
Woman faces second trial for shooting that killed husband in Goshen
February 6th marks ten years since Exeter Police Officer Daniel Green was shot and killed in his Goshen home.