Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno firefighters stopped a vegetation fire started by a lawnmower near Woodward Park on July 18 at about 11:30 a.m.—53 firefighters responded, evacuated part of the neighborhood, and set up defenses for nearby homes while an investigation confirmed the dry grass caused the fire.

25 firefighters dismantled a chimney on Donner Avenue early Friday at 3:30 a.m. to rescue a young girl who was stuck inside, and she was later taken to the hospital with minor injuries—saving her from further harm.

A 60-year-old woman died in Fresno County after she ran a stop sign in her Acura TSX and collided with a Jeep Wrangler at the intersection of Grantland Avenue and Olive Avenue around 5:45 p.m.—CHP said the crash occurred Thursday.

The Bank of America branch at 590 E.

Shaw near Fashion Fair Mall will close in late January 2026 when its lease expires as more clients use digital banking — the bank will consolidate services with no job losses expected.

The 21-year-old suspect Audrik Matevosian, who confessed to killing real estate agent Robert “Bob” Boyajian last weekend, pleaded not guilty in Madera on Friday — evidence shows he planned the murder for money — and he is set for further hearings next week.

Fresno police arrested three individuals on Thursday after executing a search warrant on a home near Pleasant and Fedora avenues, recovering drugs, firearms, body armor, and illegal narcotics (methamphetamine, China white heroin, black tar heroin, and Xanax) and booking them into Fresno County Jail.

Fresno County deputies arrested 32-year-old Ernest Daniel Linton (of Fresno) on charges of home invasion robbery, sexual battery, and assault with intent to commit a sex offense after a woman reported he broke into her home on the 5000 block of E.

Tyler Ave and grope her while she slept; he was later located near Olive and Peach Avenues and booked with bail set at $325,000.

Diego Vargas began working full-time as Fresnoland’s education reporter on July 7 and is now covering how the federal funding freeze is affecting Fresno Unified’s nearly 70,000 students.

He will report on challenges for English learners and other education issues in our community — his role is partly funded by Report for America.

A 4-year-old Fresno girl with a rare blood type was featured at Friday’s Pint for a Pint Blood Drive (held at 2:05 p.m.), and local donors are asked to give blood (to help her stay alive).

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.

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.

Bowling 4 Babies

8-11 p.m. — Fresno State Bowling Alley — Fundraising event — Roll strikes and spares to support families and babies in need.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Just Friends Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets from $26.18 — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Just Friends, Carpool Tunnel, and Tommy Ragen.