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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Fresno County Animal Shelter advises pet owners to keep their animals indoors and secure before fireworks begin—updating ID tags, microchipping, and creating safe havens help ensure pets do not get lost during the festivities. GV Wire
- ➤ The Fresno Animal Center is calling for fosters and adopters as it reached critical capacity and waived all fees to ease space limits ahead of expected animal intakes later today (the center is at 5277 E. Airways Blvd. and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on Thursdays and federal holidays). KMPH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Special Warfare Boat Operator 2nd Class Noah Michael Tobin died Tuesday during a parachute training event near Porterville Airport—officials paused the training and launched an investigation while providing support to his family. Your Central Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hanford police arrested five suspects in connection with a home robbery on April 18 that left a 20-year-old woman fatally shot—authorities seized several firearms and linked the incident to a gang-related shooting in Lemoore. Your Central Valley
- ➤ A Fresno homeowner confronted a burglar rummaging through an office desk at around 5 a.m.—the suspect tackled him before fleeing while cameras captured a silver Lexus and law enforcement said two suspects are involved with a $5,000 reward offered for tips. KMPH
- ➤ A 10-page criminal complaint filed on July 3 charged 55-year-old Cesar Flores with 14 felony crimes—including alleged rapes and abductions of five women between March 2016 and June 2021—and he is held on bail exceeding $1.7 million. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Sharma shared three key ways to beat the hot summer in a recent Made for More Health episode by urging Fresno residents to drink water, dress lightly, and know their limits. The episode aired on July 3 at 3:21 p.m. to help viewers stay cool and safe in the Valley heat. ABC30
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State Athletic Director Garrett Klassy emailed students asking them to buy tickets for pop star Shakira’s concert on Aug. 7 at Valley Children’s Stadium—he said a full house will boost revenue to help pay school debts and support new sports programs. The Collegian
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Books & Bebidas: A Silent Book Club Meetup
5:30-8 p.m. — Dulce Upfront — BYOB — Enjoy a relaxing night of silent reading and drinks with fellow book lovers.
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Youth Brigade Live at Strummer's
7-10 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Experience the high-energy rock sounds of Youth Brigade in a vibrant local venue.
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Slice of Comedy Featuring Aaron Schoonover
8-10 p.m. — DiCicco's Old Town Clovis — Full menu available — Enjoy a night of humor with the nationally touring comedian known for his high-energy and relatable comedy.
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Union Member Appreciation Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Fresno Chaffee Zoo — Ticket required — Enjoy a day at the zoo with a private BBQ lunch and access to the new Valley Farm Exhibit.
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Christmas In July 5k
7-11 a.m. — Christmas Tree Lane — Registration required — Enjoy a festive run down the beautifully shaded Christmas Tree Lane in July.
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Fresno Car Auction Event
11:30 p.m. — 1805 N Lafayette Ave, Fresno, CA — Free registration — Discover over 300,000 repairable and salvage cars at this public auction.
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Lil Kayla Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets from $31.83 — Enjoy an exciting night of live music with Lil Kayla.
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Bowling 4 Babies
8-11 p.m. — Fresno State Bowling Alley — Fundraising event — Roll strikes and spares to support families and babies in need.
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Sounds of Summer Concert
2-5 p.m. — Clovis Veterans Memorial District — Free entry — Celebrate summer with a patriotic concert featuring The Sounds of Freedom Military Concert Band.
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Marcos Witt - Legado Tour 2025
7 PM - 9:30 PM — Cornerstone Church — Tickets available — Celebrate four decades of Christian music with Marcos Witt's powerful performance.
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