Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, Fresno.
Fresno community members held a car wash on Monday to honor 15-year-old Nathan Torres who died after being hit by a car while riding his bike—funds raised will help cover his funeral costs and support community healing.
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo will host Sniffari Night on October 26th with a Halloween event where pet owners can dress up their dogs and take part in ZooBoo, while dogs must remain on a leash and be current on vaccines (tickets are required).
Today, runners celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at Fresno City College during the 2025 Frida Fun Run, which raised funds for the Fresno County League of Mexican American Women.
Participants ran or walked 5k and 2k courses while dressing as Frida Kahlo as the league, which has given over $650,000 in scholarships to Central Valley students, continues its support for education.
The Big Fresno Fair and Amendola Family Student Cupboard will hold Fill the Need Day on Oct.
9—charging $6 per ticket with $3 aiding free meals and hygiene items for Fresno State students. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the fairgrounds and will include games and visits from Victor E. Bulldog and the cheer team.
On Oct 2, Fresno State hosted an AI Talk webinar—led by Bao Johri—where art professor Ahran Koo explained how artificial intelligence is changing art education and urged careful ethical use of the new tools.
Young athletes met former professional soccer player Paulo Cesar Chavez at a free health fair in Northwest Fresno today—held at Inspiration Park on Gettysburg and Vista Avenues—where families received health screenings, hotdogs, prizes and signed photos.
The event was organized by Bi-national of Central California and aimed to encourage local youth to maintain healthy habits.
Fresno State Bulldogs extended their win streak to five after beating Nevada 20-17 at Valley Children's Stadium on Oct.
4—defensive plays forced the Wolf Pack to use three quarterbacks and earned the team three interceptions. Head Coach Matt Entz said a short-yard final drive sealed the win as the Bulldogs will face Colorado State on Oct. 10.
Fresno State won a football game on Saturday night at Valley Children’s Stadium — building a 20-3 lead on four Nevada turnovers and holding off a late rally to secure a 20-17 win in front of 40,005 fans as the Bulldogs improved to 5-1.
The Fresno State Bulldogs will face the Nevada Wolf Pack at Valley Children’s Stadium tonight at 7:30 p.m.—the Bulldogs hope to extend their win streak to five games and mark their final Mountain West matchup before joining the Pac-12 next season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Wallen Tribute Night
8-11 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Paid entry — A lively evening featuring Morgan Wallen's top hits, line dancing, and cold beer.
The Fresno Donut Run
8-10 a.m. — Woodward Park — Fun event for families and runners — A deliciously themed 5k run featuring a Kids Donut Dash for the little ones.
Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Volleyball vs. New Mexico Lobos
6-9 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Reserved premium parking available — Catch the thrilling volleyball match between the Bulldogs and Lobos for an exciting evening of sports.
Solar Solutionary Teacher Training Workshop
4-7:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on solar learning and comprehensive training for educators.
Gaonou Gloria Her String Student Recital
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online tickets only — Experience a remarkable string student recital showcasing talent from Fresno State School of Music.
Jason Matthew Gil Student Recital
7:30 PM — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Tickets available online — Experience an evening of captivating student compositions at Fresno State.
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