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Fresno
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community members rallied on Jan. 19 in downtown Fresno to honor MLK Day and marched along P St. and Fresno St. carrying signs that promoted social justice near Saint John's Cathedral. The Collegian
- ➤ PG&E donated $1M to food banks in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties on January 20 to help provide nearly 3M meals to those in need + Fresno's Central California Food Bank received $93,369 to support over 300,000 people monthly. The Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clovis native Chantea McIntyre, a mother of four and entrepreneur who placed in the top five at Miss USA, launched her new children's book Tutu the Toucan: Just Right, Just Me yesterday to help kids build confidence and self-belief. ABC30
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno County and the Fresno County Economic Development Corp. announced a new $5.06 million NEO program contract that links CalWORKs participants to training and jobs. Officials unveiled the plan Tuesday at Pleasant Mattress to help over 750 residents through June 2028 (extensions possible). The Business Journal
- ➤ Fresno Yosemite International Airport broke records last year by serving 2.75M passengers following a $150-million international terminal expansion and new routes from Chicago, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas and Dallas; it will debut local dining options in February and holds a Top 10 Best Small Airports rating by USA Today. The Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified’s $30 million investment supports students’ basic needs with new programs that include lunchtime sports, mental health apps, tutoring + food pantries. The district has spent nearly $25 million so far on these projects for almost 70,000 students and will plan further initiatives later this year. GV Wire
- ➤ Blood Cancer United launches its Student Visionaries of the Year Fresno campaign kickoff on Jan. 22 at Buena Vista Event Center in Madera — over 20 high school teams will join the seven-week program to fundraise and develop leadership skills in support of blood cancer research. The Business Journal
- ➤ Clovis Unified invites students, parents and community members to explore 21 career pathways—including construction, patient care and ag-related fields—at CTE Night on Jan. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clovis Veterans Memorial District (the event offers hands-on tech sessions and on-site college counselors). ABC30
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, Jan. 20, Fresno Police revealed its first therapy dog, Savannah, to help ease stress among officers. The rescue pup joins the Public Safety Wellness Program (which offers peer support, debriefings, and family assistance) to boost well-being. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Adventist Health Physician Network (450 providers) will end its contract with Santé Community Physicians on Feb. 15, affecting HMO patients in Fresno and Kings counties. HMO plan members should contact their insurers for updated provider assignments while emergency services remain accessible. The Business Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fresnolandia Podcast featured local hosts Jordan and Danielle as they interviewed Jennifer LeSar (founder and CEO of LeSar Development Consultants) about Fresno’s housing density challenge. The discussion examined whether deregulation and lessons from Vienna’s social housing model can guide future affordable housing efforts. Fresnoland
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Southwest Indoor Sectionals & National Series 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — 8555 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA — Early registration required — Compete in the Indoor Sectional format and aim for the best score in archery.
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Breakfast Gathering at MiMi's Cafe
8-9:30 a.m. — MiMi's Cafe — RSVP required — Enjoy breakfast in a welcoming community atmosphere.
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Martin Amini Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with standup comedian Martin Amini.
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Jerry Maguire 30th Anniversary Screening
8-9:30 p.m. — Historic Crest Theatre — No entry fee listed — Celebrate the 30th anniversary of a classic film with a fun screening event.
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Sweetheart Dance 2026
2-5 p.m. — Clovis Veterans Memorial District — Donations accepted — Dance the evening away with your sweetheart at a lively celebration of love and community.
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ARISTO SHAM Keyboard Concert Series
7:30 p.m. — Concert Hall — Tickets $5.00 - $40.00 — Experience a delightful evening of piano music at the ARISTO SHAM Keyboard Concert Series.
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BAD BUNNY BOWL
9 PM – 12 AM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets from $8.18 — Enjoy a festive DJ fiesta featuring music and visuals inspired by the Latin superstar.
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El Fantasma Concert
7-11 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying night of live regional music with El Fantasma and his Armed Team.
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Valentine's Day Gathering at Yava Bakery
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Yava Bakery — RSVP required — Celebrate Valentine's Day with fellow community members in a welcoming atmosphere.
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Cinderella by World Ballet Company
6-8 PM — Saroyan Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting story of Cinderella come to life with a dazzling ballet performance featuring a talented cast and spectacular costumes.
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