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
Man struck and killed picking up crash debris in Tulare County identified
The man who was struck and killed as he was picking up debris from a crash on a Tulare County highway has been identified.
Blue Ribbon School Awarded to Monroe Elementary in Hanford
A small South Valley school is receiving a big honor. Monroe Elementary in Hanford has been named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.
Lindsay Olive bowl park multi-million dollar renovation underway
Generations of people have gathered at the Lindsay Olive Bowl to play sports, but now it's about to see a major renovation.
Sex crimes case against former Porterville Military Academy staff member continues
No cameras or audio were allowed in the courtroom Monday as 14 jurors listened to testimony in the case against James Van Norton.
Unemployment rates skyrocket to 10.3% in Tulare County
The unemployment rate across the state of California is up compared to this time last year.
Impacts of rain on raisins and other crops during harvest season
Parts of the Valley woke up to thunder and rain on Thursday morning.
Local officials weigh in on serious consequences for students making threats to schools
Consequences for making school threats can be extensive.
Kings County Farm Bureau says a judge's decision is a big win in case against State Water Board
A Kings County Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of continuing a lawsuit against the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Victim testifies against former Tulare County Sheriff's sergeant accused of kidnapping, torture
A former Tulare County Sheriff's sergeant came face-to-face in a Visalia courtroom with the woman he's charged with kidnapping and torturing.
Porterville files lawsuit against Tulare County Regional Transit Agency
The City of Porterville is suing a government agency that once provided transportation services to locals.