Brisa Colon
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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Hotel Fresno is back open and transformed into affordable housing
After being abandoned for decades, Hotel Fresno is not vacant anymore.
Search underway for driver who hit and killed a retired firefighter in Tulare
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver that killed a retired firefighter in Tulare.
Two Merced County fire stations to remain open amid funding battle
Merced County fire stations that were set to close next week are getting an extension. The Board of Supervisors voted to keep the firehouses open until the end of the year, as local leaders work toward a more long-term solution.
3 people killed in fiery single-car crash in Fresno County, CHP says
Three people have died following a car crash in Fresno County early Friday morning.
PG&E bills to rise as California regulators approve 4th rate hike this year
PG&E customers can expect an increase of about $6 as soon as October.
16-year-old Clovis East High School student killed in motorcycle crash identified
The teenager who was killed in a motorcycle crash in east central Fresno has been identified as 16-year-old Austin Ly.
High heat postpones several Central Valley Friday night football games
Triple-digit temperatures and and smoky air forced high school officials to delay kick-off times for football games across the Valley on Friday.
New casino project to break ground in Madera County
A new casino is closer than ever to being built in the Madera County.
California high schools now have to use special thermometer before canceling games
Across the state, high school sports now have new rules around heat and outside play.