Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Fresno.
A 33-year-old driver fell asleep at the wheel near House Ranch Road on Road 200 Saturday morning—causing his Toyota Tacoma to crash off the road, sustain minor injuries, and be taken by ambulance to Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno.
Fresno restaurateur and salsa mogul Bobby Salazar was released from jail Friday evening on $1 million bail after pleading not guilty to federal arson charges for hiring a motorcycle gang member to burn his restaurant on Blackstone Ave.—He will have a GPS tracking device placed on him Tuesday and face his next court hearing on September 11.
Fresno area schools are starting the new school year with upgraded facilities and strict security measures for football games.
District leaders are making leadership changes and reviewing test scores to help students improve — efforts that aim to boost education quality.
At Avocado Lake Park, crews are cooking thousands of meals—supporting 1,000 firefighters battling the Garnet Fire in Fresno County, which has burned over 18,000 acres after a lightning strike sparked the blaze less than a week ago.
The Fresno State Bulldogs beat the Georgia Southern Eagles 42-14 at Valley Children’s Stadium – their first home win of the season, powered by a 351-yard rushing attack that saw Bryson Donelson lead on Aug.
30th. The team will face the Oregon State Beavers on Sept. 6.
Fresno State’s Bulldogs earned coach Matt Entz’s first win with a convincing victory over Georgia Southern—while the team adjusts its bounceback plan after an earlier loss to Kansas.
Taylor Ward is having a career year in power, and Noble Credit Union partnered with the Bulldog Foundation to offer full-ride scholarships to student-athletes.
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.
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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