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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bass Lake leaders held a fire safety town hall today—Cal Fire and Coarsegold RCD shared key tips like using a ready go bag and signing up for emergency alerts—and the two-hour meeting concluded with slides and Q&A, while PG&E plans vegetation removal in October to reduce fire risks. KMPH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crunch Fitness will open this winter in north Fresno—taking over the former Big Lots and Babies 'R' Us building off Blackstone and Pinedale Avenue. The new gym will offer 60,000 square feet for group classes and functional training areas. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Police will run a traffic safety operation this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. to target speeding, illegal turns, and failing to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists — an effort to lower crashes and injuries in the city. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Merced and the Almond Board of California signed a five-year memorandum focusing on agricultural sustainability—where researchers worked with industry on demonstration plots, scholarships, and new farming techniques to support local almond production. The agreement provided hands-on opportunities for students and aimed to boost research and workforce development in the Central Valley. GV Wire
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved a $5.3 billion budget for the next fiscal year on Monday as county departments cut spending by 5% amid projected federal funding drops — county officials said one-time funds will help cover a $14.5 million loss. This new plan reflects efforts to balance decreasing revenue with rising costs. Fresnoland
- ➤ Rep. Vince Fong introduced a bill to boost AI learning with new scholarships, teacher training, and Centers of Excellence for rural and underserved students. The measure, backed by Fresno State and others, will help local workers prepare for future jobs—strengthening education and workforce training. The San Joaquin Valley Sun
- ➤ A federal judge denied a request to block Fresno’s ordinance that limits smoke shops to 49, meaning almost 60 percent of the current 120 shops must close; the ruling was issued after police raids uncovered illegal products and came on the heels of the ordinance’s enactment in June. Fresno’s trial on the ordinance is set for January — with local police chief Mindy Casto saying the measure will help reduce crime. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AMOR Wellness Center in Mendota is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a free community fair on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at 115 Belmont Ave.—the event will offer food, games, raffles and over 20 booths providing essential health and social services to local families. GV Wire
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The college football Week 4 schedule features key games including Auburn+Oklahoma and Florida+Miami, and Fresno State will face Hawai'i at 11:59 p.m. with most games airing on networks like ESPN and Fox in Eastern time. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno State will travel to Honolulu to play its final scheduled game against Hawai’i on Saturday at 6 p.m. PT at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex as the Bulldogs prepare to join the Pac-12 next season—head coach Matt Entz said his team will focus on football with planned practice at Saint Louis High School and strict rules to avoid island distractions amid high humidity. GV Wire
- ➤ 18-year-old Alyssa Samorano from Sanger won a last-minute boxing match in Portola that earned her a championship belt—boosting her Olympic hopes for 2028. She will fight at the Big Fresno Fair on Oct. 5 and then have a December bout to decide her spot on Team USA. GV Wire
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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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2025 Far Western District Fall Convention
12 PM to 12 PM — Saroyan Theatre — $40+ — A weekend of incredible a cappella performances and music workshops awaits.
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The White Buffalo Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticket details available — Experience a night of soulful rock with The White Buffalo.
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