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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2 men receive 3 life sentences for 2020 murder of 3 Visalia teens
That's the ruling for 24-year-olds Cesar Lopez and Mark Aceves for their involvement in the deaths of Jose Carlos Hernandez Pena, Isaiah Rule, and Blake Mederios.
Rep. Valadao advances in Congressional District 22 race while Randy Villegas follows in votes
As Representative David Valadao has secured his spot on the ballot in the race for U.S. House District 22 in November, the battle between his two democratic challengers continues.
South Valley community mourns 18-year-old killed in Visalia graduation party shooting
South Valley communities are in shock after 18-year-old Antonio Monroe was shot and killed over the weekend during a graduation party in Visalia.
Child abuse case dismissed against former VUSD teacher, court says statute of limitations had passed
Parents are in shock and disappointed after the case against Lacie Ann Horsting, a former Visalia Unified Special Education teacher, was dismissed.
Hanford to use drones for Fourth of July illegal fireworks enforcement
From boots on the ground to blades in the air, the City of Hanford is taking action to prevent the use of illegal fireworks.
Kings County sergeant hospitalized as doctors investigate rare autoimmune disease
A sergeant with the Kings County Sheriff's Office remains hospitalized as doctors work to confirm what they believe may be a rare autoimmune disease.
Multi-county crime spree leads to high-speed chase and multiple people in custody
A crime spree in the South Valley ended with a high-speed chase and four people taken into custody.
Family in shock after learning loved one was shot and killed by Tulare County Sheriff's deputy
The unarmed man killed by Tulare County Sheriff's deputies during a welfare check in a residential neighborhood on Wednesday morning has been identified as 38-year-old Michael Pinon of Porterville.
Tulare County deputies shoot and kill unarmed man during welfare check, officials say
A confrontation involving Tulare County Sheriff's deputies began at home in a residential neighborhood on Wednesday morning during a welfare check that turned tragic.
Families speak out after former Visalia special education teacher pleads not guilty to child abuse
It was an emotional day at the Tulare County Courthouse in Visalia, as dozens of loved ones and family members of alleged child abuse victims filled a courtroom on Tuesday morning.