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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Clovis firefighter returned home after helping contain the Gifford fire on Saturday while working with crews from Tulare, Kings, Merced, and Orange Cove. The mega fire burned over 131,589 acres and was 89% contained—efforts that began after the blaze started on August 2nd. KMPH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A woman was killed Sunday after being struck by a suspected DUI driver near Olive Avenue and First Street in central Fresno—police say the driver, a man in his 50s, remained at the scene as investigators work the case and road closures are expected in the area. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno deputies are searching for at-risk 79-year-old Ramiro Ortiz who was last seen leaving a medical care facility near Belmont and Cornelia at 11 p.m. on Friday—he did not have a cell phone—and ask anyone with information to contact the sheriff. KMPH
- ➤ A man was stabbed multiple times on Saturday near West Dennett Avenue — paramedics treated the 35-year-old at a nearby hotel in Central Fresno, and police are now searching for the suspect. ABC30
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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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Video Editing Certificate Program
7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Fresno Music Academy & Arts — Pricing varies — Gain expert-level skills in digital video editing and motion graphics.
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Giddy Up N' Groove 2025
4-10 p.m. — Chukchansi Park — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of country music under the stars with high-energy performances and captivating light shows.
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Yeison Landero with Cumbia Bass
9 PM – 1 AM — Fulton 55 — Ages 21+ — Celebrate with a vibrant Cumbia dance party to unite hearts and connect with roots.
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Dog Daze Music Festival (Sunday Pass)
12:00 – 1:30 PM — Chukchansi Park — Ticket details available — Experience a lively Sunday filled with music at Dog Daze Music Festival in Fresno.
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Palomazo Norteno Concert
8-10 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Join for a night of lively Norteno music with the La Borrachera Perfecta tour.
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