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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After losing about $120,000 in items due to back-to-back fires, Fresno Mission Thrift asks for donations of clothing, shoes, books and household items to support its community services—donations can be dropped off at the Sierra location from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or at its new location on First and Bullard. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno law enforcement is widening the search for missing mother Whisper Owen and her 8-month-old daughter Sandra McCarty, who were last seen on July 15 in a silver 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with a damaged headlight+ a traffic camera later captured the vehicle near Atwater as they headed toward Elk Grove; if seen, dial 911. KMJ Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Hauntmare Expo will take place this weekend at the Fresno Fairgrounds and will feature over 200 vendors, five haunted houses, zombie laser tag, escape rooms, a VR experience, and an afterparty concert with special guest horror stars plus appearances by well-known film actors. Your Central Valley
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Abandoned farmland is rising in the Central Valley as falling commodity prices, water policy changes and new laws force farmers to leave orchards and vineyards untended & create pest problems for neighboring fields. Some farmers are urging regulatory changes, and Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo is proposing fines to encourage better land management. KMJ Now
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On July 23, 17 families in Southwest Fresno celebrated the launch of two tax-credit funded, energy-efficient affordable home developments through a partnership among Self-Help Enterprises, the City of Fresno, and Tri Counties Bank. Five families moved in and six received keys while six homes remain available for qualified buyers—city leaders say the project will build wealth and expand homeownership opportunities in the community. The Business Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State began its first 2025 football practice today with a military flyover as the Bulldogs prepare for their Aug 30 game against Kansas. New head coach Matt Entz said practice finished early and the quarterback battle is open among E.J. Warner, Carson Conklin and Jayden Mandal — a decision expected by Aug 11. GV Wire
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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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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.
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FRIKITONA - Reggaeton Fiesta
9 PM – 1 AM — Fulton 55 — Check event page for pricing — Celebrate with classics and current hits in an electrifying reggaeton atmosphere.
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Uncruel Summer Pop Dance Night
9 PM - 1 AM — Fulton 55 — Tickets at 22andgood4u.com — Dance the night away to hits from popular pop artists including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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