Kassandra Gutierrez
Kassandra is ABC30's South Valley Reporter, based out of the Visalia Bureau. Before that, she was a Race and Culture Journalist, covering social justice issues, such as human trafficking, homelessness and shining light on marginalized communities and their successes.
She is a proud graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Film and Media Studies, with a Minor in Ethnomusicology. While at UCSB, she also studied abroad in Paris, France and spent a summer teaching creative writing and physical education in Nairobi, Kenya. After college, Kassandra returned to her hometown and served as the 87th Orange Blossom Festival Queen.
Prior to ABC30, she spent time as a weekend weather anchor and reporter in Redding, California, at ABC7, where she covered some of the largest wildfires in California history, severe winter storms and record-breaking heat. She started her on-air career as a reporter in Eugene, Oregon, after interning at a local Fresno TV station. She is a leader in CCNMA: Latinos Journalist of California.
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Tulare County detective Randy Hoppert laid to rest
Family and fellow law enforcement gathered on Tuesday to honor the life of Tulare County Detective Randy Hoppert.
Public viewing held for fallen Tulare County Deputy Randy Hoppert
Law enforcement lined the entrance of Visalia First Assembly, to pay their respects to Deputy Randy Hoppert, as his American flag draped casket was escorted into the church.
Body-camera video shows arrest of Reedley man accused of Dinuba double homicide
Newly released body-camera video shows Dinuba police arresting a 43-year-old Reedley man accused of killing his ex-wife and her new boyfriend.
Two tornadoes touch down in Fresno County, National Weather Service confirms
Comments from the National Weather Service on their local storm report indicate that two tornadoes touched down in the Central Valley on Tuesday afternoon.
Valley crops and farmers feeling the impacts of the latest wet weather
The Tulare County Farm Bureau estimates the recent storm system won't significantly impact groundwater or long-term irrigation outlook.
Tumey Fire mostly contained after burning more than 1,600 acres
Nearly 24 hours of consistent firefighting by air and ground resources, Fresno County firefighters, and neighboring agencies have gained control of the Tumey Fire west of Mendota.
Final preparations for 112th Clovis Rodeo
Clovis Rodeo Association Director Ron Dunbar says about 50,000 people are expected to attend over the five days of the event.
Boots in the Park celebrates decade of live country music in Fresno
Boots in the Park is celebrating 10 years of bringing live country music to the city, drawing thousands of attendees to Woodward Park multiple times each year.
Tulare's International Agri-Center aiming for on-site hotel
The International Agri-Center has submitted its hotel master plans to the City of Tulare's planning commission for approval.
Community, law enforcement rally around Tulare County sheriff's office after deputy's death
Support continues to pour in for the Tulare County Sheriff's Office following the death of Deputy Randy Hoppert, including donations and help.