Brisa Colón
Though born and raised in Southern California, Brisa's move to the Central Valley is a homecoming. She spent her childhood in Fresno during the holidays visiting family.
Before Fresno, Brisa was a reporter and fill-in anchor at KSBW8 News on California's Central Coast. During her time there, she reported on a wide range of topics spanning from education to historic weather events.
Brisa graduated from California State University Fullerton in 2022 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Spanish Media Certificate.
During college, she interned at CNN's Los Angeles Bureau and published articles covering California and the Pacific Northwest. She also earned the honor of being named a distinguished NBCU Academy Fellow.
Brisa has a black belt in Karate and was the 2017 National Champion. She was on the USA National Karate Team and represented the United States in several international competitions.
She strives to connect and share the best with the Central Valley community. Away from the newsroom, Brisa has a passion for animals, the environment, and food!
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Brisa's Stories
Family of 10-year-old killed in Atwater crash pushes for road safety changes
Less than two months after the death of 10-year-old Christopher Rodriguez, his family is calling for road safety improvements in their neighborhood, hoping to turn their loss into meaningful change.
Fresno Unified faces backlash over administrative reassignments
Many are speaking out against a sweeping leadership change across Fresno Unified that will reassign many school administrators.
Fresno reopens public pools for summer season, offering free access and swim lessons
Public swimming pools across Fresno have reopened for the summer, giving families a place to cool off as temperatures rise.
Heat settles in ahead of summer, prompting safety warnings
Summer is still days away, but high temperatures are already settling into the region, drawing families to cooling spots and prompting health officials to warn of potential dangers.
Fresno police begin enforcing youth curfew under 'Safe Summer Operation'
Fresno police are beginning enforcement of a citywide youth curfew as part of a new effort aimed at reducing late-night crime during the summer months.
Alleged gunman in Caleb Quick case faces transfer hearing set for September
A juvenile suspect accused of pulling the trigger in the high-profile murder case of Caleb Quick appeared before a judge Tuesday, when a transfer hearing was set to begin September 1.
Family of man fatally shot by Fresno Police speaks to Action News
Tense moments unfolded Friday in a southeast Fresno neighborhood near Calwa after gunshots were reported just before noon during a police response to a family disturbance.
Suspect dead after shooting involving Fresno Police, Chief Casto says
A 42-year-old man is dead after a shooting involving at least two Fresno Police officers in southeast Fresno.
Former Fresno Unified substitute teacher and coach accused of sexual assault
A former substitute teacher and football coach at a Fresno Unified school now faces charges of sexual assault against a minor.
Family seeks answers after sentencing delayed in Southwest Fresno manslaughter case
The family of a man killed in Southwest Fresno left the Fresno County Courthouse on Monday without answers as the sentencing for the man convicted in his death was delayed.