Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Good morning, Fresno.
Council member Mike Karbassi introduced a resolution yesterday to name the new northwest park 'Cruz Bustamante Park' — located near Veterans Boulevard and Barstow — as design plans continue, honoring a California politician whose roots run deep in the Valley.
Fresno driver Brad Marsoobian celebrated driving over one million miles in his 23-year-old Chevy Avalanche when its odometer stuck at 999,999 despite his mileage.
He drove with family Monday night after grabbing ice cream and said he plans to buy a new truck & that the Avalanche’s reliability endures.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo named its two African lion cubs Jubilee and Indy to honor their July 4 birthday; the seven-week-old cubs are bonding with their mother (Zamaya) in the African Adventure exhibit.
Dr. Joann Adams from EYE-Q Vision Care Center advised parents to check for digital eye strain signs in children returning to class—such as dry eyes and headaches—and recommends regular eye exams along with breaks from screens.
Darling Daisy, a 2-year-old Siamese cat with a gentle nature, is available for adoption at The Cat House on the Kings.
She was returned due to her adopter’s medical issues and comes fully vetted (spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and treated for fleas) with 30 days pet insurance.
At The Link at Blackstone, residents have been forced to use stairs due to repeated elevator outages, with one elevator out of service after vandalism and the other awaiting specialized parts.
Disabled and elderly tenants say the breakdowns have hindered access to basic needs and routine care.
Clovis West football coach Lucas Gingold, a Clovis Unified alum, returns home today after seven years coaching in Texas to lead the Golden Eagles.
His family cheered as his season debut began with a 1-0 win (a promising start for the Fresno native).
Fresno State athletic director Garrett Klassy signed a five-year contract extension (guaranteeing nearly $2.9 million total and averaging over $577,000 per year) through June 30, 2031 to lead the Bulldogs into their inaugural Pac-12 season.
Fresno State announced a multimillion-dollar, five-year deal with the Wonderful Company that will have Bulldog teams wearing Wonderful Pistachios, Halos or POM Wonderful on jerseys—making it the largest corporate sponsorship in athletics.
The agreement includes a Pistachios tailgate at USC on Sept. 4.
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