Ben Morris

Fresno

Reporter at KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA)

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‘Beautiful’: Funeral ceremony held for fallen Fresno Marine

1 day ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – On April 15, Marine Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino lost his life when the jeep he rode in, part of a convoy on its way to the Southern Border, crashed as its driver attempted to avoid a head-on collision. On Wednesday, the hometown hero was laid to rest, just eight days after his body was brought home.
‘It’s not a surprise’: Study says Fresno has highest electric bills in the nation

1 week ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The City of Fresno has the highest electricity bills in the entire country on average, according to a study by CashNetUSA. The study says on average, Fresno households spend $3,123 a year on electricity alone, which equates to $260.25 each month. YourCentralValley.com walked around Downtown Fresno to get a scope on how the public would respond, and as you might believe if you live in the Central Valley, nobody was really shocked.
Therapy Thursday: How to show empathy to others

1 week ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

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‘Awful, horrific event’: Fresno father admits to fatally stabbing son

3 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Fresno father now sits in the Fresno County Jail, after police say he admitted to fatally stabbing his own son. That’s the case for 52-year-old Bryan Blackman, who faces a murder charge after his son, 25-year-old Javoeea Blackman, was found stabbed once in the chest outside their Fresno apartment in the 4800 block of N Cedar Avenue around 4:47 p.m. Wednesday. He would go on to die at Community Regional Medical Center roughly an hour later.
Fresno City Council to vote on smoke shop ordinance again

3 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno City Council is set to decide on an ordinance that promises to crack down on crime and illegal activity by eliminating dozens of smoke shops citywide. Thursday, what’s been dubbed the ‘smoke shop ordinance’ will be heard again in the council chambers, after it failed to pass last month in a 3-3 vote. It’s being pushed by Councilmembers Miguel Arias, Nelson Esparza, and Annalisa Perea.
Fresno Marine killed was Clovis East grad: How community is working to heal hometown heartbreak

3 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – According to Kelly Avants, Director of Communications for the Clovis Unified School District, 28-year-old Marine Lance Cpl. Marcelino Gamino of Fresno was a graduate of Clovis East High School in 2015. The young soldier was one of two Marines killed and one injured in a convoy crash in New Mexico on Tuesday, while on a deployment to the southern border. The other Marine killed was identified as Lance Cpl. Albert Aguilera of Riverside.
Mortgage rates rise: Why and what it means for Central Valley residents

4 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Those who are in the market to buy a home might not want to see this: Mortgage rates are up again. This week, rates climbed .21% to 6.83% on the average 30-year home loan, the highest mortgage rates have been since February.
Proceedings paused as man who attacked Fresno employee to have psych evaluation

4 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Dyllan Padavona, the 30-year-old charged with the attempted homicide of 56-year-old Fresno City electrician Tim Smith, made his first court appearance in the case Wednesday, but did not enter a plea. His attorney argued for a mental assessment after he met with the man himself. “I do have a doubt as to Mr. Padavona’s mental competency at this time.
How tariffs could make American-made furniture ‘more competitive’

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The trade war between the U.S. and China is intensifying, and it may have some looking for goods made and sourced right here in the United States. Friday marked the latest escalation in the slugfest, with China retaliating to the latest round of tariffs handed down by the Trump administration. “We haven’t seen any signs of anybody backing down. The U.S. imposed tariffs on China as high as 145% on Chinese goods. China retaliated with 125% on U.S. imports.
Fresno Unified says FTA trying to spark ‘division,’ ‘doubt’ over ’11th hour’ superintendent search claims

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Ben Morris

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Unified School District and the Fresno Teachers Association are at odds once again, after the latest claims by the FTA, which accuse the district of lacking transparency with educators and the public during the monthslong search to replace former Superintendent Bob Nelson. Fresno Teachers Association President Manuel Bonilla claimed to YourCentralValley.com this week that they were left completely out of the discussion.