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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Kassandra's Stories
Porterville Airport crews keep CAL FIRE aircraft ready amid peak wildfire season
As wildfire season intensifies across California, hundreds of personnel are working behind the scenes to ensure firefighting aircraft can respond quickly to emerging fires.
Accuweather Forecast
Watch the latest Accuweather forecast on ABC30 Action News.
Deadly Visalia crash believed to be caused by reckless driving and speeding, investigators say
A deadly and fiery crash in Visalia on Wednesday night, which investigators believe was caused by speeding and reckless driving is a grim reminder for locals.
Fresno Mayor proposes $2.55 billion budget for 2026-2027 fiscal year
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer is proposing a $2.55 billion budget for the 2026 to 2027 fiscal year. He says rising costs are being driven by previously negotiated contracts, facility leases, software agreements, and inflation.
1 person, 1 animal dead following house fire in Springville, officials say
One person and an animal are dead following a house fire in Springville on Monday.
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.