Good morning, Fresno.

George's Mediterranean restaurant in Downtown Fresno announced it will close tomorrow after over 40 years of serving the community—its current location dates back to 1986.

Bobby Salazar made his first federal court appearance after his arrest on Tuesday for arson and fraud when he allegedly hired a biker to set fire to his restaurant on Blackstone Avenue — his session has been continued to today as he awaits legal representation while his business remains open.

Fresno restaurateur Bobby Salazar has been charged with arson after allegedly paying a motorcycle gang leader to set fire to one of his taquerias for an insurance fraud claim—he appeared in federal court on Wednesday with his arraignment delayed until Thursday at 2 p.m. and remains in custody.

Fresno police found two narcotics labs, five firearms and slot machines during a probation check near Pontiac Way and Minnewawa Avenue and arrested three people on narcotics and firearms charges.

Bobby Salazar appeared in court today at Fresno County Federal Courthouse on his initial hearing where his attorney was unable to speak and he was detained with a new hearing set for tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.—while his Tower District restaurant, which briefly closed Tuesday, has reopened amid allegations of an insurance fraud scheme tied to a fire at another location that could threaten local jobs.

Blake McFarland, a local sculptor known from his YouTube channel, installed a 300 lb. firefighter statue in Clovis outside Fire Station #1 without city permit—filming his process as a social experiment.

Firefighters and city officials praised the work and later moved the statue to the Fire Training Facility after the video reached over 400,000 views.

Firefighters battling the Garnet Fire used favorable conditions overnight to protect PG&E infrastructure near Balch Camp while the fire expanded to 9,170 acres and remained zero percent contained.

Dozers, air tankers, and 800 crews worked to reopen old fire lines on the steep north side near the Kings River—boosting access—and managed the smaller Deer and Garlic fires as vegetation dried.

Yesterday, the Garnet Fire burned over 9,100 acres east of Pine Flat Lake in Sierra National Forest, forcing evacuations and closing roads to Wishon Village.

Firefighters made progress near PG&E structures and worked to stop the fire from crossing the Kings River while its cause remains under investigation (evacuation orders remain in effect).

Fresno residents using Section 8 vouchers fear they may lose their homes if Congress approves federal budget cuts that reduce rental assistance—organizers warn that thousands could face homelessness as funding becomes uncertain.

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.