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Friday, September 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nicole Linder, the longtime CEO of the Marjaree Mason Center, will step down over the coming months to spend more time with her family—she led the center for nine years and helped it grow its programs for domestic violence survivors. The board will soon start its search for a new leader as the center continues its vital work. The Business Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Matthews Capital Market arranged $116M in refinancing for three multifamily properties in Fresno, led by First Vice President Geoffrey Arrobio. The financing provides five years of interest-only payments at a fixed rate in the low 6% range—helping the borrowers pay off a past due note and secure extra equity for future acquisitions. The Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Caruthers Fair opened Wednesday and will run until Sunday night, offering free admission, carnival rides, live entertainment, junior livestock, and motorcycle racing at the fairgrounds in Caruthers—California’s longest running fair. KMPH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified set new literacy targets for vulnerable students by establishing baseline levels and growth goals from Aug to June for groups such as African American, English learners, foster, homeless students, and students with disabilities—each group has its own benchmark increase. The school board also approved a new guardrail that will require evaluations for all staffing moves to improve student outcomes. Fresnoland
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District opened its new Technology Arena at Tehipite Middle School on Thursday, Sept. 25, offering students a 7,000 square-foot facility with computer stations for esports and digital learning. The district will host local competitions and plans its first esports tournament in mid-November using funds from Measure M. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher said she values career readiness to help students plan their futures and will host a free Career Tech Expo on October 22 at Chukchansi Park—where nearly 2,500 high school students will learn about vocational paths from construction to health services—boosting local opportunities. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ California lawmakers worked on four data center bills to boost transparency on water and power use, but two bills did not move forward while the remaining proposals were substantially weakened and are on Gov. Newsom’s desk—critics say the changes may let operators hide key details, leaving ratepayers at risk of higher bills and water shortages. GV Wire
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Kaiser's new 146,000 square-foot Orchard Plaza Medical Offices held its ribbon cutting today at (7150 N. Corporate Dr.) and will begin taking patients on October 6 while marking the largest expansion of medical services in Fresno in 20 years. The Business Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Al's Cafe on Olive Avenue—west of Highway 99—serves regulars with family recipes including a unique red chile verde and other home-cooked meals that staff often know before orders are placed. The cafe started small in 1985 and later moved to a larger location, offering music requests and a warm, welcoming spot for all. ABC30
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno city leaders broke ground on new pickleball courts at Roeding Park on Wednesday — converting existing tennis courts into two multi-use spaces that will serve pickleball, basketball and other games when completed. KMJ Now
- ➤ The Fresno State volleyball team will open conference play today at 6 p.m. at Save Mart Center against the San Diego State Aztecs. The Bulldogs will try to rebound after a loss to Sacramento State last Sunday and currently hold a record of 4 wins and 7 losses with 1 win and 1 loss at home. The Collegian
- ➤ The Fresno Grizzlies announced Thursday morning that their Cosmic Baseball tour—featuring neon uniforms and UV-reactive baseballs—will bring glow-in-the-dark baseball to Chukchansi Park in 2026 after sold-out stops in 2025. Ticket lottery registration is open and more details, including dates and pricing, will be announced soon. The Business Journal
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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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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:45-7:44 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Tickets selling fast — Experience a magical musical journey through the masterpieces of Hans Zimmer performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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Shonen Knife Concert
9-10:30 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Experience a night of rock and roll with Shonen Knife and special guests The Pack A.D.
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