Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.
Good morning, Fresno.
🏘️ Community
Firebaugh native Josh Allen extends his partnership with Wonderful Pistachios to offer limited edition packaging on 16 oz pistachio bags and renew a college scholarship program for Central Valley students.
The partnership also features a national advertising campaign starting Oct. 12 at select retailers + Highmark Stadium.
🚧 Accidents
A fire burned a home on East Terrace Avenue Tuesday, with firefighters arriving just before 11 p.m. to find flames spreading from the backyard into the attic — falling power lines added risk as all occupants evacuated safely, leaving four people displaced and seeking support from the American Red Cross.
💼 Business
Bulle, Fresno’s high-end restaurant, faced turmoil when its second executive chef resigned amid claims of bounced paychecks and unpaid vendors.
Former staff reported ongoing wage issues + management disputes as the California Labor Commission reviewed several complaints.
🎭 Culture
If skies are clear, a partial lunar eclipse will be visible today in Fresno starting around 7:30 p.m. and peaking at 9:12 p.m. when 93% of the moon slips into Earth’s shadow, offering a rare, blood-red view for local observers.
The Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation will host Fiestas Patrias in downtown Fresno this September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sponsorship opportunities remain available for community members looking to join in the colorful tradition.
🎓 Education
University of California, Merced welcomed its largest class ever with 9,647 students on Wednesday (44% from the Central Valley) as it expands local access to higher education.
Fresno Unified canceled centrally funded T-K to sixth-grade field trips yesterday to save about $2 million from budget cuts, though individual schools may still fund their own educational trips.
🏥 Health
On Wednesday, Aug. 26, fitness trainer Rhonda Murphy shared several leg exercises (part of Workout Wednesday) to help residents build strength and stay healthy in Fresno.
Saint Agnes Hospital changed its name to Saint Agnes Health on Wednesday, Aug.
26 to reflect its expanded specialty services and advanced technology (marking continued growth in the Central Valley).
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