Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Fresno.
Free seniors' admission boosted attendance on Monday at the Big Fresno Fair, with visitors aged 62 and older enjoying exhibits and food vendors (organizers noted a strong boost after a slow start).
Kids Day is scheduled for Wednesday, promising more family fun.
Veterans and their guardians depart today on the 36th Central Valley Honor Flight from Fresno Yosemite Airport heading to Washington, D.C.
The 69-member group will return Wednesday night for a community welcome.
Libelula owners plan to move from Broadway to the historic Tokyo Gardens space at 1711 Fulton Street where they will serve brunch to dinner and offer live music and karaoke, pending a February opening after necessary code upgrades — the venue is still operating from 1154 Broadway Plaza.
Ballet Folklorico y Marimba de Fresno performed at the Action News studio on Monday, Oct.
12, showcasing folkloric dance from different regions of Mexico. The local group near Sunnyside and Phillip avenues highlighted Hispanic heritage for studio employees.
Fresno-based musicians will perform Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics this Friday, Oct.
16 at 6 p.m. at The Grand (off Fulton and Tuolumne streets), featuring songs like Michael Jackson's Thriller and tunes from Stranger Things and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
According to GasBuddy (a local tracker), Fresno gas prices dropped by 5 cents in the past week, bringing the average to $6.23 per gallon; the cheapest station is at $5.39 while the costliest charges $6.99.
Author Edward Dennis visited Fresno Unified schools Monday, Oct.
12 to share his three-book series and spark empathy among students. His two-week tour continues with visits on Sunday at Petunia's Place Children's Bookstore and Barnes and Noble in Clovis.
Fresno Discovery Center has partnered with USD after-school programs to bring STEAM activities to students through hands-on science exhibits such as a farmers market display.
The center will host a 'Tricks and Treats' event on Saturday — featuring performers, games, food trucks and a dog costume contest — and is registering for a Thanksgiving break camp Nov. 23-25.
Two experienced education leaders—incumbent Michele Cantwell-Copher and challenger Eimear O’Brien—are competing in Fresno County's superintendent race, aiming to use data and targeted programs to boost student achievement and early literacy across more than 30 school districts.
The California Highway Patrol will hold a funeral today in Visalia for Officer Liles, a 16-year veteran who served in Fresno before transferring in 2019 (he is survived by his wife and children), with FOX26 live-streaming the event for those who cannot attend in person.
Firebaugh native Josh Allen recorded his first overtime win on Tuesday when the Bills outlasted the Rams in Inglewood, Calif.
He rushed for 121 yards and led the game-winning drive before kicker Tyler Bass sealed the victory.
Fresno State lost 38-31 to No. 23 Boise State on Saturday in the Battle of the Milk Can — ending a four-game winning streak before heading to San Diego State on Oct.
17 at 7:30 p.m. Wide receiver Ezekiel Avit recorded a career-high six receptions and two touchdowns.
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