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
Reedley biolab case remains unresolved as Zhu sentencing is delayed
The years-long fallout from the discovery of an illegal laboratory in Reedley continues, with the sentencing of Jia Bei Zhu, who was convicted of operating the facility, now delayed.
Man and woman killed in murder-suicide in east central Fresno identified
The man and woman who were killed in a murder-suicide have been identified as 42-year-old Nicholas Uribe and 42-year-old Angelica Reyes.
Courthouse Park stabbing victim identified as Fresno County senior deputy district attorney
A Fresno County deputy district attorney is recovering after being stabbed Thursday afternoon in downtown Fresno while filming a campaign commercial.
Beloved Snowline Saloon in Oakhurst destroyed by fire
A beloved Oakhurst bar has been destroyed following a fire late Tuesday night. Crews were called out to Snowline Saloon just before midnight.
New details emerge in Los Banos homicide, as domestic violence cases rise across valley
A Los Banos homicide is the latest in a rise of domestic violence incidents in the Valley, with service requests increasing during the summer months.
Husband charged with homicide after fatally shooting wife in Los Banos
A 37-year-old man was booked on a homicide charge after police say his wife was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a Los Banos home early Sunday morning.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visits Atwater to announce $102M investment in rural health care centers
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Castle Family Health Centers in Atwater to announce a $102 million investment.
Despite county lawsuit, Fresno transportation tax measure remains on path to November ballot
Fresno County's lawsuit over a proposed transportation tax measure has sparked debate, but officials say it's still on track for the November ballot.
Fresno County Board of Supervisors sues state over effort to force vote on Measure C renewal
Fallout over the future of Fresno County's transportation tax measure continued Tuesday as Fresno County supervisors voted to pursue legal action against the state.
Former Fresno Arts Council manager sentenced to nearly 3 years for embezzlement scheme
A former Fresno Arts Council operations manager was sentenced Monday to 33 months in federal prison for embezzling $1.8 million from the organization, according to statements made during a hearing at the federal courthouse.