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
Hanford Thursday Market July dates canceled due to heat
For a third week in a row, the Thursday Hanford Market had to cancel their weekly event due to heat.
PG&E relief program expands credits, more middle-class families eligible
More PG&E customers can receive help with their past due bills thanks to changing eligibility requirements.
Local business facing high energy bills, dip in customers amid heat wave
A normally busy downtown Exeter has been slow and quiet during the last couple of heat waves.
Global cyber outage impacts local city, county and state agencies
The global Crowdstrike outage has impacted a number of agencies across the state, including the South Valley.
Political leaders voice growing concerns over President Biden's candidacy
Political leaders across the nation are expressing growing concerns about President Joe Biden's ability to run for a second term.
Visalia City Council votes on updated logo earlier than expected
The City of Visalia has decided on another new logo.
Tips on how to prevent heat-related car issues
It's been a busy summer for Maria Mejia, the co-owner of Lindsay Tire and Auto Care Center.
Investigation continues into death of a Coalinga Police K9
An investigation continues into the loss of a Coalinga Police Department K9.
Children First: Lemoore High student graduates with honors after rough start
Chanel Moon says she never pictured graduating with honors from Lemoore High School.
Coalinga Police K9 Nitro dies after being found lethargic in outside kennel
The Coalinga Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their canines, Nitro.