Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Good morning, Fresno.
A new guide organizes Fresno and Clovis farmers markets by day, time and location, offering updated vendor lists + price comparisons and family friendly activities.
It aims to make it easier for locals to find fresh produce and enjoy special market events with live music and seasonal treats.
Seven reporters were laid off from the Bee on Thursday, Sept.
10 as parent company McClatchy cut newsroom positions nationwide to refocus on local journalism amid a 41% revenue decline.
Taqueria Yarelis in north Fresno has grown over the years and is known for its signature Anaconda burrito that serves five or six people.
The family-owned shop located across from River Park offers hearty dishes and classic tortas that locals enjoy.
Fresno Chaffee Zoo reopened its reptile house today after a renovation that closed the exhibit in August.
Visitors can see snakes, lizards and other critters daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Some diesel pumps in California now display $9.999 per gallon due to hardware limits, and Fresno drivers may soon see higher fuel costs as GasBuddy data from Sept.
9 shows rising prices. The surge comes amid ongoing supply pressures (industry experts note similar trends).
Fresno Unified reports its UC admission rate rose from 78% in 2021 to 82% in 2025 due to focused college workshops and one-on-one support from counselors, even as state officials debate reinstating SAT/ACT testing.
Fresno State is introducing a new artificial intelligence minor before the Fall semester, which requires 20-21 credits (including CSCI 40 with a calculus prerequisite) so all majors can gain AI skills, though some students worry it may encourage overreliance on technology.
Theodore Roosevelt High School teacher Yadira Gonzalez was honored by Yale University as a 2026 Yale Educator Award recipient after 307 nominations were reviewed nationwide + her work has made a measurable impact on students.
Two former Bulldogs made NFL 53-man rosters today as offensive lineman Jacob Spomer joined the Chargers and cornerback Julian Neal joined the Seahawks, while cornerback Al’zillion Hamilton remains a free agent after an unexpected preseason exit.
Fresno State’s Pac-12 debut ended in a 39-0 loss to USC on Sept.
4 at the Los Angeles Coliseum. A stock market report highlighted that defenders K’vion Thunderbird, Simeon Harris and Jahzon Jacks showed improvement (while the quarterback and offensive line struggled), suggesting adjustments are needed in upcoming games.
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