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
Fresno becomes first CA city to reduce school zone speed limits to 20mph
The City of Fresno is taking a major step in making school zones safer for students and drivers by reducing the speed limit.
Central Valley dairy operators take steps to protect cattle as triple-digit heat persists
Triple-digit temperatures continue across the Central Valley, prompting agriculture operations to manage the impacts of extreme heat while preparing for continued hot weather.
First West Nile virus death of 2026 in California reported in Kings County
A Lemoore resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking California's first West Nile-related death of 2026.
Valley hospitals prepare as triple-digit heat grips Central California
Local doctors and hospitals are preparing for the possibility of treating patients suffering from heat-related illnesses and statewide resources have been deployed to help in case of emergencies.
Triple-digit heat continues across Valley as summer sizzles on
The National Weather Service says the Central Valley had seven triple-digit days in June and so far, 14 in July.
Hanford residents beat the heat at various locations, including 'The Plunge,' splash pads & more
As the warm temperatures continue to rise people are finding ways to stay cool and safe.
Fresno council members look to crack down on illegal tobacco sales with new ordinance
The Tobacco Retailer Licensing Ordinance would implement stricter rules and fines for those caught selling tobacco illegally.
Fowler Fire Station 88 fully staffed and serving the community
The City of Fowler's new fire department is now fully staffed and ready to serve the community.
Highway 99 International Agri-Center Interchange Project complete
Drivers in Tulare County and visitors to the International will soon have easier access to Highway 99 as the State Route 99 International Agri-Center Interchange Project is now complete.
Lovers Lane 198 Project moves into last phase, expected to be complete by the end of the year
Drivers in Visalia will not have to wait much longer before road improvements on Lovers Lane near State Route 198 are finalized.