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
City of Visalia's new logo receives mixed feedback from community
The City of Visalia is working on rebranding and released a new logo this week.
20-year Visalia fire engineer arrested on child pornography charges
A 20-year veteran of the Visalia Fire Department is out of jail after being arrested on child pornography charges.
Tulare County Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony honors fallen heroes
An emotional ceremony Wednesday honored the lives of dozens of fallen police officers.
Eagle Mountain Casino to celebrate 1 year anniversary at new Porterville location
This Thursday marks a year since Eagle Mountain Casino first opened its doors at this new location in Porterville.
Project Homekey houses 57 individuals in Tulare, giving local unhoused people hope for the future
57 unhoused people in Tulare are now tenants in a secure and safe complex funded by Project Homekey.
New affordable apartments in Huron as the town celebrates 73 years since being established
A small Fresno County community is celebrating the official grand opening of a new affordable housing complex.
Local animal shelter participates in nationwide effort to ''Empty the Shelters''
A playful husky sibling duo sits in a kennel at the Tulare County Animal Care and Adoption Center, where two of dozens of pets are waiting for homes.
Over 100 people file lawsuit after homes damaged by floods in Woodlake
It's been just over a year since an entire neighborhood in the small community of Woodlake flooded due to historic rainfall.
Man killed in crash with suspected drunk driver in Tulare County identified
We now know the identity of the young man killed by a suspected drunk driver in Tulare County.
State agencies preparing to clear dry weeds along local highways
Dry grass across the Central Valley is a sign that warmer temperatures are here.