Brenda Gonzalez: Reporter

I’m a multimedia reporter on the justice beat, which is focused on law enforcement accountability, public safety and minority communities. From Flock camera concerns to festivals celebrating culture, you’ll often find me in attendance with my most prized possession, my camera! 

I graduated from Boston University in 2025 with a dual degree in journalism and political science on the pre-law track. I have experience in community-focused non-profit news and am a nerd for anything politics related. 

I love the possibilities that have come with moving across the country to Shasta County. The freedom to explore my interests and try new things has been the highlight of my life. Raised in the Midwest, I’ve found that growth happens when I’m out of my element. Covering a community unlike any I’ve known before has sharpened my reporting instincts and taught me to chase discomfort, not dodge it. When the story is uncertain, I’m at my best.