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 prepares ahead of wet weather this weekend
As an atmospheric river approaches parts of the Central Valley, Tulare County is gearing up for the first rain of the season.
Tulare Salvation Army gives away hundreds of food boxes ahead of Thanksgiving
The high price of food has many Valley residents lining up for help ahead of the holiday.
Tips for staying safe this holiday shopping season in Tulare County
As the holiday season approaches thousands of people in Tulare County will be out shopping for gifts.
How colder temperatures can impact local crops and home pipes
As overnight temperatures continue to drop into the colder months, farmers are gearing up to protect their harvest.
Former head of Tulare hospital pays over $2M in restitution, pleads no contest to 6 felonies
Before a judge on Thursday afternoon, the former head of the Tulare Regional Medical Center agreed to pay over $2 million in restitution and plea no contest to six felonies.
Over 20 confirmed bird flu cases in California as efforts continue to stop the spread at dairies
Since the first positive test this summer, the state of California has seen 22 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans.
Starlink system is not connected to voting machines, Tulare County Elections Office says
The Tulare County Elections Office says there is no connection between voting results and the Starlink satellite internet services owned by Elon Musk.
Drivers left stranded on Highway 99 as dust storm sweeps through Tulare County
Dust storm, wet weather, and gusty winds left dozens stranded along Highway 99 in Tulare County on Monday.
Teenager hospitalized after being stabbed near school in Sanger, police say
A teenager is recovering after being stabbed near a school in Sanger on Monday morning.
Tulare County sees larger voter turnout during 2024 presidential election
Poll sites stayed busy throughout Election Day in Tulare County.