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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Entertainment district proposal could bring big businesses to Tulare
Great Wolf Lodge Water Park & Resort which draws visitors to Manteca is just one of the well-known names providing inspiration for a possible entertainment district in Tulare.
Visalia Police Department switches from clear to encrypted radio operations
The Visalia Police Department is going radio silent as it has officially switched from clear to encrypted radio operations, meaning the public will no longer be able to listen to scanner traffic.
Police investigating apparent murder-suicide in Dinuba
The Dinuba Police Department says it is investigating an apparent murder-suicide.
USDA cuts to local food programs could impact Tulare County nonprofits
The USDA and Trump administration's $1 billion in cuts to food programs are threatening local facilities, including Foodlink of Tulare County.
Visalia going green for St. Patrick's Day with Saturday parade and Irish Fest in the Park
It's a weekend filled with festivities, fun, and a little bit of luck as Visalia goes green for its St. Patrick's Day Parade and Irish Fest in the Park on Saturday.
Drivers urged to be safe in Visalia rain as crash rates drop from last year
Tulare County has seen gusty winds, hail, and heavy rain hitting the area on Thursday.
Recordings of arguments played in trial of woman charged with ex-husband's murder
A woman on trial for a second time in her former husband's death took the stand in her defense on Tuesday.
Department of Justice opens investigation into egg producers as prices soar
As egg prices continue to soar, an investigation by the Department of Justice is underway to dig deeper into the escalating cost and who is profiting.
Memorial site honors fallen Lemoore police officer Jonathan Diaz
An emotional ceremony on Friday helped pay tribute to the life of a fallen Lemoore Police Officer Jonathan Diaz.
Woman on trial for ex-husband's murder takes the stand in Tulare County courtroom
Erika Sandoval testified in her defense on Thursday as she stands trial for the murder of her ex-husband Daniel Green in Tulare County.