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
Merced County extends Flock camera contract for 3 years despite privacy concerns
Merced County will continue using Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras after the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend its contract with the surveillance company for another three years.
Daughter arrested for murder after mother found dead in Merced apartment
A Merced woman is in custody after authorities say her mother was found dead inside an apartment Saturday afternoon.
Mariposa mining projects move forward amid critical metals push
Mining activity is expanding in Mariposa County as companies work to develop projects focused on critical metals, including silver, copper and zinc.
Officer shoots knife-wielding suspect near downtown Porterville bar, body camera video shows
Newly released body camera video shows the moments leading up to a Porterville police officer shooting a suspect armed with a knife near a crowded downtown bar Thursday night.
Fire crews make significant progress containing 'Van Fire' in Mariposa County
Fire crews made significant progress overnight on the Van Fire in Mariposa County as ground and air resources continued working to contain the blaze.
EXCLUSIVE: Family displaced after illegal firework sparked fire at their Northwest Fresno home
A Fresno family has been displaced after a fire, reportedly started by illegal fireworks, destroyed their home on July 4, according to fire officials.
2 people shot in north Fresno between Villaggio and River Park shopping centers, police say
An investigation is underway after police say two people were shot near popular shopping centers in north Fresno.
1 man injured, another killed in 2 separate Fourth of July shootings
Video captured the tense moments before gunfire erupted in North Fresno on Independence Day, as police investigate two separate shootings that unfolded minutes apart and left one man injured and another dead.
$8B gold mining project in Mariposa brings California one step closer to new gold rush
More than a century after prospectors helped establish Mariposa during California's Gold Rush, mining companies are once again turning their attention to the area in search of valuable minerals.
EXCLUSIVE: Family mourns death of Fresno man killed amid wife's cancer battle
The family of Albert Gomez is grieving after they say he was struck and killed in Fresno, days after he spoke about caring for his wife with cancer.