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
Luke Bryan back in Clovis for 'Farm Tour' concert
Country music star and American Idol judge Luke Bryan is back in the Central Valley!
Court clears way for Avenal recall vote as legal fight continues
The future of four sitting Avenal City Council members remains uncertain after a state appeals court cleared the way for a recall election, while the city and Kings County continue to clash over the vote's legality.
Fire displaces residents, damages units at Merced apartment complex
A late-night fire at a Merced apartment complex forced evacuations and left multiple units uninhabitable.
Families distressed after vases are stolen from Fresno cemetery graves
Families visiting loved ones at Fresno Memorial Gardens Cemetery were met with a painful discovery: dozens of flower vases had been stolen from gravesites.
Rising diesel prices strain Central Valley farmers and truckers
Rising diesel prices are putting financial pressure on farmers and truck drivers in California's Central Valley, forcing some to adjust operations and add surcharges in an effort to keep up with costs.
Bear cub spotted roaming Northwest Fresno neighborhood
A young yearling bear cub was caught on surveillance camera roaming a Northwest Fresno neighborhood early Thursday morning, surprising residents and prompting a response from wildlife officials.
Fresno gas prices just 25 cents shy of all-time high, GasBuddy reports
With no end in sight to surging gas prices, drivers in Fresno say the strain is hitting their wallets and forcing difficult choices.
Gas prices surge to highest levels since start of Iran war, squeezing Central Valley businesses
Gas prices have climbed to their highest levels since the start of the war with Iran, raising concerns about prolonged economic strain amid ongoing global supply disruptions.
May Day protesters march to Fresno ICE facility to oppose immigration policies
Dozens marched in downtown Fresno on May Day, rallying for worker rights and protesting immigration policies with a march to the ICE detention facility.
CHP plane catches two suspected copper wire thieves in the act near high-speed rail overpass
A California Highway Patrol plane spotted and helped stop an alleged copper wire theft in progress late Tuesday near a high-speed rail overpass in Fresno.