Brianna Willis
Before joining the ABC30 Action News Team, Brianna was a weekend anchor and reporter for KERO-TV in Bakersfield. During her two years in Kern County, she covered multiple storms, wildfires, and was sent to the central coast to assist with team coverage. She also followed a case for months of a man who spent over 40 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. She covered the story until his release, and in addition to her exclusive jailhouse interview, she conducted a one-on-one interview with him once he was out of jail. Brianna has spoken with local leaders about valley congressman Kevin McCarthy's road to speakership.
Brianna graduated from Pepperdine University with a degree in journalism in 2021. While attending Pepperdine, she had the opportunity to anchor, produce and report for their on-campus news show, NewsWaves32. She also had the opportunity to study abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and become immersed in the culture.
Brianna is from the heart of Los Angeles near the Forum and So-Fi Stadium. She is the oldest of three and loves to spend time with her family. When she's not telling stories, she loves to watch Disney movies or go out to eat with friends and family.
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Brianna's Stories
Advocates, opponents react to Justice Department's move to reclassify marijuana
Cannabis changes could be on the way across the nation after the drug's re-classification, but some opponents say it can cause harmful effects.
First modular housing complex coming to northwest Fresno
Nearly 100 new affordable modular units are coming to northwest Fresno.
Fallen officers honored at annual memorial ceremony in Madera County
Officers gathered for the 17th annual Madera County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday.
3 men arrested for 2018 central Fresno murder of Trazhan Heights
Three men have been arrested in connection to the 2018 central Fresno murder of 20-year-old Trazhan Heights.
Search for answers continues in 2021 central Fresno homicide
A heartbroken family is still waiting for justice in the shooting death of 19-year-old Kyrin Wright in central Fresno.
Heat illness prevention training aims to keep outside workers safe
As temperatures start to rise, experts are reminding employers to protect their workers while working outdoors.
Bay Area veterinarians help address local shelter overcrowding
Veterinarians from San Francisco and Fresno were hard at work Thursday, spaying and neutering dogs and cats at the Fresno Animal Center.
80-year-old stabbed to death by son in Sanger, police say
A man has been arrested after Sanger Police say he told them he killed his father.
Fresno father on trial accused of killing son in northwest Fresno in 2022
Tears came down Blake Wright's face in court Tuesday, as he remembered how he felt just hours after learning his brother died after being shot.
VFW Post 8900 receives funding for new roof nearly a year after collapse
Local veterans at VFW Post 8900 will soon have a place to get together once again after the building's roof collapsed last year.