Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, thousands gathered at Chukchansi Park for Fresno's largest Back-to-School Health Fair where children received free sneakers, backpacks, haircuts and prom dresses—an event organized by the West Fresno Family Resource Center that helps ease high costs for local families. KMJ Now
- ➤ Trinity Fruit Company, a family-owned Fresno ag business, launched its Squeezed Juice Wellness Social Club to offer pop-up events that unite movement, mindfulness and sustainability. The series partners with local businesses + supports community causes by reducing waste from fruit that does not meet retail standards. The Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Police said that 30-year-old Shante Vasquez lost her life when a suspected DUI driver, 47-year-old Akinyele Chatmon, drove a gray Honda off the roadway onto a sidewalk near First and Olive on Sunday afternoon—dragging her about 70 yards—while her family calls for justice. KMJ Now
- ➤ Fresno police say a month-long search ended Sunday after Whisper Owen and her 8-month-old daughter Sandra were found dead in a vehicle in a canal in Stanislaus County—they had left Fresno to return to Sacramento following a doctor’s appointment. KMJ Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fresno police remind drivers to slow down and follow parking rules in school zones as back-to-school traffic increases - they say the 25-mph limit must be obeyed when children are near and drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights and extended stop signs. GV Wire
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno State football team will open its season at Kansas on Aug. 23 at 3:30 p.m. on FOX — new coach Matt Entz and starting quarterback E.J. Warner will lead the Bulldogs as they face a Kansas team undergoing coaching changes. The Collegian
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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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