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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday evening, Fresno firefighters rescued a 2-year-old from a running car outside Herndon Avenue KinderCare as the engine ran with the air conditioning on in 103-degree heat—officials warn that leaving children in vehicles can quickly lead to heatstroke. GV Wire
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the vacant Joann Fabrics and Crafts store in north Fresno, empty since May and fenced off, will be demolished once permits are approved to make way for a new business site; several potential tenants have already expressed interest (35,000 square-foot property). ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Madera County detectives confirmed that 21-year-old Audrikk Matevosian murdered 75-year-old real estate professional Robert Boyajian on Saturday—after premeditating the act by purchasing a body bag and renting a vehicle—and later buried him in a cave in the Mojave Desert; Matevosian is set to appear in court today. KMJ Now
- ➤ A body was discovered in a canal near Virginia R. Boris Elementary School on Thursday morning when a community member fishing near Temperance spotted the partially submerged remains; Fresno Police Department—assisted by the sheriff’s office—is investigating the case. Your Central Valley
- ➤ A 21-year-old Clovis IT worker admitted to murdering realtor Bob Boyajian, a trusted Fresno native, on July 12 and is held on nine charges—he is set to be arraigned today at 1:30 p.m. The Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Consolidated Irrigation District in southern Fresno County is proposing to raise land assessment fees from $55 to up to $126 per acre to fund projects that capture extra Kings River flood water and repair aging canals. A public hearing is set for Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 10:00 a.m.—at the Kearney Ag Station in Parlier where growers will cast their ballots in a Proposition 218 election. GV Wire
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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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Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake Summer Worship Nights Tour
7-9 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience uplifting worship music with Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake along with special guest Josiah Queen.
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Speed Dating Night
7-9 p.m. — Vibez Lounge — Early bird tickets available — Meet cool singles in a fun, structured speed dating environment and spark new connections.
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RED LEATHER Put it All on Red Tour
8-9:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets starting at $26.18 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Red Leather on their tour stop in Fresno.
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Second Annual CVP Elite Girls Basketball Camp
1 AM – 2 PM — Clovis West High School — Cost info not provided — A prestigious camp empowering young female basketball players in Fresno.
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