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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Keryn Nicholson turned her hat-making hobby into a custom hat shop on Van Ness Avenue nearly two years ago, serving agriculture clients locally and receiving orders from across the nation. She plans to move to a larger space and hire an assistant next year as she adjusts prices to rising material costs—continuing Fresno’s Western tradition. The Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Fresno County jury on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:06 p.m. did not reach a verdict in the trial of Damion Salinas—accused of shooting Joshua Thao following an argument at a crash site. ABC30
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marco Tovar has launched JoyStick Vending—an art-filled machine that dispenses Fresno-themed items inside Goldstein’s Mortuary and Deli in the Tower District. The machine, which opened two weeks ago, now sells over 200 items such as enamel pins, switchblade combs, and photo prints while giving 70% of revenue to local artists. Fresnoland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today, Yoto introduced an audio platform that gives kids an immersive experience with games, reading, writing, music, and art to help reduce screen time as school begins. The device is designed to boost creative skills and offer an engaging alternative to screens. ABC30
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sam 'Psalm' Behpoor managed Pismo's in northwest Fresno for 10 years until he was detained by ICE on June 23—he is held at Mesa Verde ICE detention center in Bakersfield while his family and lawyers work to reopen his path to citizenship. ABC30
- ➤ On this week's Fresnolandia podcast, hosts Jordan and Danielle spoke with reporters Julianna Morano and Pablo Orihuela about renewing Measure C and naming the new Southeast Fresno park—topics they further discussed along with a police headquarters leasing deal, a $56 million public safety bond, and Supervisor Garry Bredefeld’s role in addressing culture wars. Fresnoland
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Adventist Health Hanford in Kings County received a $1 million donation from Valley Strong Credit Union to expand its heart procedure lab. The expansion is part of a $40 million project that will add four labs by the end of 2027—improving heart care for local patients. ABC30
- ➤ Madera County Animal Services confirmed an outbreak of canine distemper in the Fresno River area and urged pet owners to vaccinate their dogs and monitor them closely, warning that unvaccinated or symptomatic pets should avoid communal areas + contact with wildlife. KMPH
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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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FRM Scale Challenge 2025 – R/C
Static Judging AM & Fly Rounds PM — Guy Field, Madera — $40.00 includes lunch — Experience the thrill of scale model flying at this exciting N.A.S.A. sanctioned event.
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