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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A benefit concert is scheduled for Saturday in downtown Fresno to raise funds + awareness for Cherry Auction vendors affected by ICE raid warnings; local groups including San Joaquin Valley Resistance, All Things Fresno, and uSpark Valley will offer music, comedy, and community activities. KMPH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man in his 30s died Sunday after being pulled from the Kings River near Winton Park at Piedra + Elwood roads when he went underwater without a life jacket and had been drinking, and bystanders and emergency crews performed CPR but he was pronounced dead at the hospital. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Police said a backyard party fight turned to gunfire and injured three teens on the 3900 block of East Ashcroft at 2 a.m. Sunday & all victims were treated and released as the investigation continues. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno police said 70-year-old Carl Johnson was fatally shot inside his home Saturday morning in Northwest Fresno, and his family—who remember his work as a fisherman and his kindness in lending fishing poles—are calling for full justice as the investigation continues with no suspect identified. Your Central Valley
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Campaign finance reports show that candidates running for Fresno City Council seats open in 2026 have raised key funds — for example, Rob Fuentes led District 1 with $36,350 while Brandon Vang raised $147,498.88 in District 5. The reports, covering January 1 through June 30, detail fundraising totals for four races and include solid figures from candidates in Districts 3 and 7. The San Joaquin Valley Sun
- ➤ Fresno County’s Information Technology Services discovered on Wednesday that personal data became publicly available on its website due to a document upload involving multiple divisions (Environmental Health, Development Services, Road Maintenance and Operations, and Code Enforcement). County staff immediately removed the data and began notifying affected individuals while offering free credit monitoring (a review of the documents was completed in less than 30 days). KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Seven rookie riders from Clovis qualified to compete in Run for a Million in Las Vegas later this week—setting a record as the highest number of qualifiers from one barn. They trained under coach Rick Kelley and will showcase their reining skills on an international stage. ABC30
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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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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
2-3:30 p.m. — Downing Planetarium — $3—5 — Experience an entrancing planetarium show featuring the wonders of the universe.
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Madagascar Jr. Musical Performance
2-3:30 p.m. — California Arts Academy — Tickets may apply — Experience a thrilling live musical adventure with Alex the Lion and friends as they escape to Madagascar.
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