Good morning, Fresno.

Pinky Paws Rescue in Selma is asking for community support to keep its 2.5-acre property amid financial struggles that include high veterinary bills and overdue mortgage payments—expenses that threaten its operations.

Bobby Salazar turned in his US passport to post a $1 million bond today for his release from Fresno County Jail and he faces arson and firearms charges after allegedly hiring a motorcycle club member to set fire to his namesake restaurant on Blackstone, with his next court hearing set for September 11.

Thieves broke into 1st Class Auto Works in Fresno over the weekend and stole more than $80K worth of essential tools and equipment—two customer vehicles including a totaled Mini Cooper—with police investigating while the family launched a fundraiser to replace the items and reopen the shop.

A wildfire near Coalinga in Fresno County burned 5,000 acres and forced evacuations in Zone P25 with warnings for Zone P18 because strong winds and steep land make it hard to control.

The Salt 14-2 Fire started Tuesday along Jacalitos Creek Road near Coalinga and was 5% contained as of Wednesday morning—200 workers, nine engines, one helicopter, two bulldozers, a dozen crews and 10 extra resources are fighting the blaze while investigators study the cause.

A lightning-sparked Garnet Fire in the Sierra National Forest burned nearly 30,000 acres in Fresno County and remains 12% contained—evacuation orders have been issued for zones K27, K28, K30, K31, K32A, and K40.

Fire crews are working to protect Giant Sequoias and cool hot spots while managing strong winds that may spur further growth.

Firefighters are working at Fresno Air Attack Base today to fight wildfires raging in Central California and reload tankers quickly — the base has five loading pits, four storage tanks holding 100,000 gallons, and an Erickson Aero Tanker that reloads in seven minutes.

Crews from CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service are coordinating briefings to manage air drops effectively.

The Salt 14-2 Fire near Jacalitos Creek Road near Coalinga has burned over 12,000 acres and remains uncontained due to strong winds and steep terrain—evacuation orders were issued for several zones while over 200 firefighters with nine engines and specialized units fought the blaze.

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.

Jake Shimabukuro Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the artistry of Jake Shimabukuro as he elevates the ukulele beyond the traditional boundaries.