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Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Media Access Collaborative announced 10 local filmmakers as winners of The Big Tell Film Contest and each will receive a $5,000 grant to produce a short documentary about a Central Valley story. The winners were chosen from 146 entries and will have three months to complete their projects + they will get mentoring and technical support from industry professionals. GV Wire
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno Fire Department said the third fire at Mission Thrift on Blackstone and Sierra on July 27 was accidental—no evidence of arson was found during the investigation. KMJ Now
- ➤ A woman was hospitalized after being hit by a car at Channing and Florence in southwest Fresno just after 8 p.m. Monday, and police suspect the driver was under the influence while traffic units investigate the incident. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno's Police Chief Mindy Casto—leading a tactical team against in-progress retail theft—said that Prop 36 enforcement has resulted in 287 felony charges in seven months while local retailers at River Park report a more than 50% drop in theft. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno native 39-year-old Matthew Dane Billingsley pleaded guilty Monday to a wire fraud charge for a scheme that tricked banks and lenders out of more than $30 million — he will be sentenced on Nov. 10 and faces up to 20 years in prison with a $250,000 fine. The Business Journal
- ➤ Jesus Eduardo Cardenas, a 27-year-old with black hair and brown eyes, is wanted on a felony warrant for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon — if anyone has tips, they are urged to contact Crime Stoppers immediately. KMPH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California growers will produce a near-record almond harvest as the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported a 10% rise to a forecast of 3 billion meat pounds from last year's crop. The Almond Board will drive global demand efforts while export markets remain uncertain. The Business Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno families are preparing for the new school year by adjusting kids' sleep, meal, and activity times gradually. Pediatrician Hailey Nelson recommends a 15-minute shift at a time and advises updating vaccines plus scheduling sports physicals. ABC30
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fresno County Supervisors unanimously approved Doug Sloan as county counsel, and he will begin his role on Tuesday, Sept. 2. Sloan returns to Fresno after three years as Santa Monica city attorney—he has also served as Fresno city attorney and practiced trial law in Missouri, Kansas and California. The Business Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State professor Dr. Nupur Hajela is using grant funds to add innovative technology to physical therapy and expand health care in the Central Valley, bringing immersive virtual reality therapy and mobile outreach to serve Parkinson’s patients in rural areas. She will extend services to Mariposa County in the fall and plans to build a new campus center for tech-driven care—helping underserved communities in the Valley. GV Wire
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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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Water Lantern Festival
5-6:30 p.m. — Woodward Park — Community event — Celebrate light and unity at this enchanting evening festival.
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