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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge ruled that the lawsuit filed by the family of Kenneth Mullins, an unarmed homeless man shot at a wrecking yard southwest of Fresno in 2020 by two reserve sheriff’s deputies, will go to trial in early October to decide if the deputies violated his 4th and 14th Amendment rights—potentially leading to significant civil damages. GV Wire
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire officials said that the Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest grew to 17,561 acres and reached 8% containment on Saturday—air crews made water drops to help ground crews box the blaze amid steep terrain. They said they plan another press release on Monday. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California regulators voted on Friday to pause a plan to penalize oil companies if profits rise too high, saying the move is meant to protect consumers at the pump. The penalty will not take effect until at least 2030 and the decision comes as two oil refineries announced closure plans (covering about 18 percent of the state's refining capacity), while commission leaders maintain that climate goals will remain unchanged. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno County Clerk James Kus said the county needs 50 extra election workers for the November 4 special election on redistricting and that these workers will support in-person voting, IT, and office tasks. Applications must be submitted online by Sept 5 before 4 p.m.—bilingual skills and student status may offer extra benefits for future elections. GV Wire
- ➤ Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new statewide task force to dismantle unsafe encampments in California’s ten largest cities including Fresno— the team will work with local officials to clear state property and connect individuals to housing, shelter, mental health and substance use services within the next 30 days. KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State coach Mat Entz earned his first win when the Bulldogs defeated Georgia Southern 42-14 on Aug 30 at Valley Children’s Hospital Stadium—both offensive and defensive lines performed well and senior quarterback E.J. Warner must improve for the final Mountain West Conference game. GV Wire
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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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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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Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Volleyball vs. UNLV Rebels
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Premium parking available — Catch an exciting showdown as the Bulldogs face off against the Rebels.
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