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Sunday, August 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Valley Animal Center held an 80s-themed Super Adoption Event on Saturday that rehomed 40 animals from over 200 available at the center. The event was part of Clear the Shelter 2025 and involved 16 animal shelters—giving local families a chance to adopt a pet. KMPH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A duplex fire in central Fresno on Saturday morning left 14 people without a home—fire investigators are still looking into the cause as the Red Cross helps the displaced families. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno police are negotiating with a man suspected of attacking his wife in a northwest Fresno apartment—officers said the suspect, who has a domestic violence record, approached them with a deadly weapon and advised residents to avoid the area while they work to secure his arrest. ABC30
- ➤ A man was arrested for a hit-and-run crash on Highway 168 near McKinley Avenue that killed a 27-year-old motorcyclist just before midnight Thursday, and Fresno police say 33-year-old Julian Quinonez fled the scene in his Hyundai Elantra before being apprehended and booked on multiple felony charges. ABC30
- ➤ Police arrested 33-year-old Julian Quinonez on Friday after a hit-and-run on Highway 168 near Shields Avenue killed a motorcycle rider on Thursday night—he now faces charges of vehicular manslaughter and felony hit-and-run. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California legislators will vote in September on Senate Bill 68 that requires restaurants to list common allergens such as peanuts, eggs, and tree nuts on their menus. The law would take effect on July 1 if signed and is designed to help people like 17-year-old Braxton Kimura who uses EpiPens to manage his severe allergies — easing risks when dining out. ABC30
- ➤ A CalMatters report showed California cities have very different rules for clearing homeless encampments—some have detailed guidelines while others have almost no rules. Fresno uses a risk ranking metric that scores encampments based on fire calls, violent crimes, and policy maker requests to decide the order of removal. GV Wire
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kansas beat Fresno State 31 to 7 in Week 0 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium as sixth-year quarterback Jalon Daniels threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns while Fresno State quarterback E.J. Warner, in his first game under coach Matt Entz, turned the ball over three times—foreshadowing a tough season for the Bulldogs. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno State lost 31-7 to Kansas today at the renovated David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium before 41,525 fans as head coach Matt Entz made his debut and the Bulldogs struggled with only 37 rushing yards against Kansas' 207. Fresno State now readies for its home opener against Georgia Southern on Saturday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m.—with the game won in the trenches. ABC30
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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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