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Wednesday, July 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABC30, The Walt Disney Company, Educational Employees Credit Union and Fresno Unified School District will hold a Back to School Supply Drive to help children in need get ready for the school year on Aug 1 at Addams Elementary School (2117 W McKinley Ave in West Central Fresno) as volunteers will accept new backpacks and school supplies from 5:00 am to 6:00 pm. ABC30
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Six Central Valley restaurants, including two in Fresno, received $5,000 grants from the California Restaurant Foundation and PG&E Corporation foundation (announced yesterday) to help them invest in upgrades and training, which PG&E said will support their continued success. Your Central Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Mission Thrift suffered its third fire in two weeks on Sunday, which turned hundreds of thousands worth of donations into trash and drew 39 firefighters for five-and-a-half hours as investigators returned to the site—CEO Matt Dildine called the event suspicious and suggested it might be arson. KMJ Now
- ➤ A suspected DUI crash in Fresno County on Saturday led to the death of 24-year-old Kevin Juarez when Juan Carlos Mendoza Jr drove his Chevrolet Tahoe off the road into a walnut orchard—Mendoza was later booked on charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and DUI causing injury. Your Central Valley
- ➤ Thirty-year-old Gilberto Santiago-Castro from Mendota pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 15 years to life for second-degree murder after his wrong-way DUI on State Route 33 on October 3 at 3 a.m.—which killed 22-year-old Benedo Alfaro-Vasquez—and his high blood alcohol level and prior DUI convictions contributed to the severe sentence. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno police and the U.S. Marshals Service arrested 48-year-old Cristino Paul Rocha in Waco, Texas, on Tuesday for fatally shooting 39-year-old Paul Fiero near Glenn Avenue and Lansing Way on May 28, 2023—he is set to be extradited to Fresno County to face charges. GV Wire
- ➤ The Fresno Police Department provided an update on its investigation of a May 2023 homicide—Police Chief Mindy Casto said an arrest was made during a press conference held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. ABC30
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District will pay former communications chief Nikki Henry $162K without a board vote — Trustee Susan Wittrup said the move should have been voted on to ensure proper use of public funds. GV Wire
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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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Monster Jam Freestyle Mania
1-3 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Tickets available — Experience the ultimate in freestyle excitement with Monster Jam Freestyle Mania.
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Cocktails & Connections - Nimbus Bright Marketing Discussion
5-8 p.m. — Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden — $25 entry — Network with entrepreneurs while enjoying craft beers and marketing insights.
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