Emily Erwin

Fresno

Reporter at Nexstar Media Group

Reporter at KSEE-TV (Fresno, CA)

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Sunday Morning Matters: How Congressman Adam Gray plans to ‘get stuff done’

3 weeks ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

FRESNO, Calif.
Your Character Matters: How this Porterville teen is restoring the land

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE) – At Circle J Norris Ranch, high school students don’t just learn about nature— they work to restore it, and one sophomore student is pouring his heart into that mission. At first glance, it looks like landscaping, but to Frankie Urena, restoration work is something deeper— a calling rooted in respect for the land. “It’s honestly just shocking. It’s awe inspiring that.
Your Character Matters: These Visalia freshmen are leading a movement

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Two Visalia freshmen are not just learning but leading a movement at Redwood High School. Ava Dodson and Sophia Mesa have started a club dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of vaping. Walk the halls of Redwood High, you might hear the buzz of students and chatter about hot topics and trends. “Friday Night Live is our club, and we focus on spreading awareness about vaping.
Your Character Matters: This Visalia student is a friend everyone wants to have

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Memphis Babb at Sycamore Valley Academy is the kind of kid who makes school a little brighter for everyone around him. His teacher says what makes him special isn’t just what he does— it’s who he is. When you walk into Ms. Brenner’s classroom at Sycamore Valley Academy, you’ll hear a teacher hard at work, see students concentrating on learning and find a student who quietly leads through kindness.
Your Character Matters: This Sultana 4th grader is so kind, it’s contagious

1 month ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE) – Kindness can be contagious and at Monson-Sultana school, one fourth grader is leading by example. Giving comes in many forms— a helping hand, a friendly smile, or even just a kind word. At Monson-Sultana school, fourth-grader Estaban Cervantes seems to have an endless supply. “He is a very sweet person and it affects the class ’cause everybody wants to also be kind to each other.
Darlene Franco: Dedicated to keeping her tribe’s rich traditons alive

2 months ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE) – Darlene Franco; the daughter of Martha, the granddaughter of Beatrice and the great-granddaughter of Minnie. “When we were given the responsibility to be the caretakers, we learned that from our mothers,” Wukchumni Tribe Chair Darlene Franco. This rich and honored lineage is the foundation of her identity and the reason for her commitment to community. “It’s who we are and where we come from. I mean, it’s our, it’s our root to this land where we’re at,” said Darlene.
Your Character Matters: This Visalia 8th grader is a natural-born leader

2 months ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE) – Middle school can sometimes feel like a boot camp— a time of discipline, structure, and growth. At La Sierra Military Academy, one student embodies these values naturally. In her first year at La Sierra Military Academy, eighth-grader Emirate David has not only adapted to military school life but has also become a leader her peers look up to. “She learned really fast.
Your Character Matters: This 4th grader is everyone’s advocate

2 months ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE) – Sometimes, a little encouragement can make a big difference. At Freedom Elementary, fourth-grader Yovani Velasco-Morelos doesn’t just lift himself up— he lifts up everyone around him. “ When I’m feeling down, when other classmates are feeling down, he helps us, um, like, he pumps us up,” said J.P. Sanchez, a friend of Yovani. J.P. Sanchez is a fourth grader at Freedom Elementary and he’s talking about his fellow classmate and friend Yovani Velasco-Morelos.
These two Visalia mock trial attorneys are the real MVPs

2 months ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE) – In the South Valley, high school students in mock trials present a strong case for being students with great character, and usually, the side with the best case wins. But two young mock trial attorneys make convincing arguments for each side of the courtroom and it’s why we’re recognizing them in this week’s Your Character Matters. In the law, every case rests on strong evidence and a solid argument—and Morgan Cane brings both to the courtroom and the classroom.
Your Character Matters: Porterville AG student planting seeds for her future

2 months ago | yourcentralvalley.com | Emily Erwin

PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE) – At Monache High School, plants are not the only things growing inside the AG department’s greenhouse— so is leadership. Junior Jocelyn Carranza is cultivating more than just plants; she is nurturing a strong work ethic and a passion for agriculture that sets her apart. She is flourishing in Monache High School’s agriculture program. “She’s a student that would pretty easily fill any one of those pillars in the character count system,” said AG teacher James Corbett.