Saturday, September 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Josh Allen announced Friday morning that he is partnering with New Balance to fund youth sports programs in Firebaugh — he said his family's 3,000-acre farm gave him the work ethic to help local kids play sports, offering them a chance to follow in his footsteps. The Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Lynn Hotchkin (white female, 5'1, 124 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes) is wanted on a felony warrant for allegedly resisting an executive officer as announced Friday by Valley Crime Stoppers and authorities urge anyone with information to call their tip line. GV Wire
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ BUNT., The Chainsmokers and Izzy Bizu released the single 'Spaces' on Sept. 5 that blends energetic beats with emotional lyrics—The Chainsmokers will perform at Dog Daze Fest today, offering Fresno fans a live debut. GV Wire
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the U.S. Forest Service reported that the Garnet Fire burned 33,388 acres and was 14% contained in Fresno County. More than 1,800 firefighters battled the blaze near Dinkey Creek and Rodgers Ridge—and evacuation orders were in force for several zones. GV Wire
- ➤ The Salt Fire burned over 22,000 acres and was 12% contained as of Friday after starting Tuesday near Jacalitos Creek Road in Coalinga—fire crews battled steep terrain and dry grass fueling the blaze. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno Superior Court resumed operations on Friday morning at the M Street Courthouse on M and Tuolumne streets after a brief closure caused by flooding—staff quickly restored services so all relocated departments returned to their normal assignments. ABC30
- ➤ So far this year, Fresno’s bus system FAX has nearly reached pre-pandemic ridership with 5.2 million boardings—a 5% increase over last year. The agency expanded several routes—such as one serving key job centers—and is on track to exceed 10 million trips by year-end. Fresnoland
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno city leaders held a Thursday ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the city’s first dedicated cricket pitch at the Regional Sports Complex—an idea suggested by local Indian Community members—and announced that a second pitch at JSK Neighborhood Park will host upcoming league games—promising more competitive play. ABC30
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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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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.
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Dustin Lynch Concert
7-10 p.m. — Big Fresno Fair Gate — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of country music with Dustin Lynch at the Fresno Fairgrounds.
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Fresno State Bulldogs vs. San Jose State Spartans Women's Volleyball
1-3 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket availability limited — Catch an exciting matchup between two collegiate volleyball teams in Fresno.
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