Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
Good morning, Fresno.
🚨 Crime
Fresno police arrested Santiago Cruz early Thursday after responding at about 2:30 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert near Blackstone and Grant avenues; Cruz allegedly fired several shots during a fight that left one man with gunshot wounds to both legs and Cruz with a stab wound to the chest—investigators later recovered a handgun from a car abandoned by a driver while a second suspect remains at large.
Fresno County sheriff’s deputy Jaime Mendoza, 30, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence on Monday, August 25, 2025, and he is on paid administrative leave while investigators follow up on an assault report from August 18.
A Fresno County Sheriff's Deputy, Jaime Mendoza, 30, was arrested for domestic violence and placed on paid administrative leave Monday — investigators said the incident occurred last Monday.
A 16-year-old suspect accused of killing Caleb Quick outside a Clovis McDonald's appeared in court Monday as his case was considered for transfer to adult court — families of victims protested and demanded reform of Prop57 to impose tougher penalties.
🎓 Education
Former Fresno State President Dr. Joseph I.
Castro died over the weekend after battling cancer in hospice—flags were lowered at Fresno State as his family prepares for his burial in Santa Barbara.
🌲 Environment
A wildfire called Garnet Fire burned 3,338 acres in Sierra National Forest after it broke out Sunday afternoon near Rodgers Ridge and officials issued evacuation orders for zones K27, K30, and K31.
No injuries or property damage were reported and a separate fire burned 32 acres west of the Garnet Fire.
🏈 Sports
San Joaquin Memorial grad and Suns guard Jalen Green visited the Central Valley on Monday.
He gave away shoes and signed basketballs (offering advice on hard work) at the Boys and Girls Club of West Fresno.
🎉 Fresno Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palomazo Norteno Concert
8-10 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Join for a night of lively Norteno music with the La Borrachera Perfecta tour.
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.
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.
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.
Chris Janson Live
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Rotary Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience a night of country music with Chris Janson and special guests.
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