Julissa Ortiz is a journalist and reporter for FOX40.
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Best Known For:The television program FOX40 News
Breakthrough:Developed an interest in television production during an eighth-grade school assignment
10 Quick Facts About Julissa Ortiz
- Full Name: Julissa Ortiz
- Profession: News anchor and reporter
- Known For: The television program FOX40 News
- Place of Birth: Sacramento, California
- Spouse / Partner: Steve Large
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: News Anchor / Newscaster, Reporter, and TV Host
- Notable Work: Good Day Sacramento
- Media Level: Local
- Employer Type: TV Station
Julissa Ortiz Age
Julissa Ortiz's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at St. Francis High School and University of Southern California.
- St. Francis High School
- University of Southern California
- Period: 1995–1999
Career & Work
Julissa Ortiz's career includes news and reporting roles with KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento, a television station and KOVR-TV / CBS13 Sacramento.
Organization: KMAX-TV / Good Day Sacramento
Role: Morning Television Anchor and Reporter
Period: Through March 27, 2025
Details: Sacramento, California
Organization: KOVR-TV / CBS13 Sacramento
Role: Noon News Anchor
Period: Historical
Details: Sacramento, California · Presented CBS13 News at Noon, as documented in her CBS station biography.
Organization: KYMA-TV
Role: Broadcast Journalist
Period: Early career
Details: El Centro, California · An early television journalism assignment in Southern California.
Rise to Fame
Julissa Ortiz rose to prominence for her role on the television show Good Day Sacramento.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Good Day Sacramento, The Drew Barrymore Show, and Good Day Sacramento Farewell.
Television
- TV Show: Good Day Sacramento (Anchor and Reporter, Through March 2025) — Morning television program featuring Sacramento news, community events, interviews and lifestyle segments
- TV Show: The Drew Barrymore Show (Guest, December 2023) — Guest appearance promoting Sacramento and discussing her experience in New York
- TV Show: Good Day Sacramento Farewell (Departing Presenter, March 27, 2025) — Farewell broadcast marking the end of her longtime association with the program
- TV Show: CBS13 News at Noon (Anchor) — CBS Sacramento midday news program
- Work: Yo Soy Lodi Community Mural Report (Reporter, 2024) — Feature on a mural celebrating local community members in Lodi, California
Notable Coverage
- Yo Soy Lodi mural – CBS Sacramento – 2024 – Reported on an arts project celebrating community members and local contributions in Lodi
- Sacramento-area schools and cultural activities – Good Day Sacramento – 2023 – Featured local school activities, including the Lion Dance Club at Pleasant Grove High School
Lesser Known Facts
- Became interested in television after persuading classmates to produce a talk show instead of a written eighth-grade assignment.
- Is enthusiastic about soccer and has supported Sacramento Republic FC.
- Enjoys crafting, dining at local restaurants and spending time with family.
- Was born and raised in Sacramento, California.
- Appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show in December 2023.
- Was celebrated with a farewell broadcast by Good Day Sacramento in March 2025.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Julissa Ortiz
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: News anchor and reporter
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Sacramento, California
Family & Relationships
- Spouse / Partner: Steve Large
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $47,000–$205,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $332,000–$4,745,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
