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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night in Fresno County, CHP said that a 27-year-old man riding a Kawasaki was fatally struck when a hit-and-run Hyundai Elantra collided with him on Highway 168 near Shields Avenue—another vehicle hit him in a dark part of the road as officers continued their search for the suspect. KMPH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Retired Fresno County judge Adolfo Corona was indicted by a federal grand jury on sexual assault charges after an alleged incident on March 14, 2024 in a courthouse stairwell and another alleged assault in December—prosecutors also accused him of obstructing the investigation, and he pleaded not guilty while facing up to 40 years in prison if convicted. ABC30
- ➤ A federal grand jury in Fresno indicted 66-year-old former Superior Court Judge Adolfo Corona on charges of sexual assault and obstruction—allegedly leading a court employee into a stairwell on March 14 and obstructing an investigation into a second incident. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno police arrested a man for DUI after they saw him urinating on Highway 99—a search of his car found 20 pounds of marijuana and a cooler with beer. KMPH
- ➤ Retired Fresno judge Adolfo Corona was indicted on five counts for sexual assault and obstructing an investigation—he is accused of assaulting a court employee on March 14 and trying to change records to support a false alibi—and he had pleaded not guilty to earlier charges after a 21-year tenure on the bench. GV Wire
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Lightcast study found that California’s 116 community colleges added over $173 billion to the state economy during the 2023-24 fiscal year, with operations, construction, student spending and alumni productivity fueling income and job growth—eight of which serve the Fresno area. This report showed that community college activities contributed significantly to California’s gross state product and supported many local jobs. The Business Journal
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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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Old Dominion Concert
7-9 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of top-tier country music with Old Dominion and special guests Ernest and Redferrin.
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Warrior Hybrid Obstacle Race
8-11 a.m. — Woodward Park — $600 in prize money up for grabs — Conquer the first-ever Warrior Hybrid Obstacle Race in Fresno with Spartan-inspired challenges.
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