Saturday, July 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Police, Fresno Fire and American Ambulance escorted a 2-year-old girl from a small inflatable pool near Dakota and Maple Avenues yesterday after she was found unresponsive, and emergency responders performed CPR before taking her to Community Hospital where she remains in critical condition. KMPH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced that it will outsource its custodial services, resulting in 10 local employees losing their jobs. The change aims to meet the zoo’s growing operational needs — a difficult decision made to support its expansion. KMPH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Before 9 p.m. on Thursday, police arrested a suspect who crashed a stolen vehicle into a Fresno home and a motorist after fleeing a traffic stop near Parkway Drive & Highway 99, with the vehicle's occupants sustaining minor injuries and no one in the home hurt. Your Central Valley
- ➤ A central Fresno family was displaced when a stolen truck driven by 30-year-old Lajazz Smith crashed through their garage and into their living room at Robinson and Dakota on July 4, causing minor injuries to four people—Smith was later arrested on multiple felony charges. ABC30
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno County school budgets went into disarray after federal funds were frozen on Tuesday, threatening to cut tens of millions intended for English learning, summer and afterschool programs. Local officials from Fresno Unified and Clovis Unified say they will review the staffing shortfalls—while state leaders pursue legal action to recover the withheld funds. Fresnoland
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Adam Schiff visited Del Bosque Farms in Firebaugh on July 3 and said harsh immigration raids scared away farmworkers. He met with local officials and backed a bill to give farmworkers a legal path — urging Congress to address Senate hurdles soon. Fresnoland
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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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