Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Good morning, Fresno.
Fresnoland has updated its Know-Your-Rights guide to help community members handle immigration enforcement and access legal support.
The resource explains key steps to protect your rights and lists local hotline numbers (including translation services) for those seeking immediate assistance.
Clovis entrepreneur Jesus Garcia uses soccer to teach teamwork and build community while helping over 20,000 children access sports opportunities in southeast Fresno.
His High Performance Academy and Project Athletes Foundation provide free camps, training, and scholarships during Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.
At the Big Fresno Fair on Wednesday, 24 school bands competed in the Band Review (where Burton Middle won $1,250 and Dinuba High took a $1,500 trophy for the fourth time).
Organizers raised the prize funds to support local band programs.
Credit counseling expert Michael McAuliffe (Family Credit Management) advises Fresno residents to review spending habits and track credit card and buy now, pay later balances to manage mounting debt as rising costs impact budgets.
He notes that even small daily expenses like lunch can add up over time.
Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking the public for help finding family members of 57-year-old Stephen Rodriguez, who died of natural causes in a hospital; officials say identifying his next-of-kin is needed to release his body for burial.
Residents in Sierra and foothill communities face potential PG&E power shutoffs starting Wednesday afternoon due to strong winds and dry conditions, as fire officials advise customers to monitor updates for intermittent outages through the weekend.
Fresno-based fitness trainer Rhonda Murphy demonstrated proper exercise form last Wednesday.
She advised beginners to slow down, focus on controlled movements (like resistance band exercises), and work through a full range to get maximum results.
Fresno State men's basketball will play Alabama State at historic Selland Arena on Friday, Nov.
20 in a nonconference game. The Bulldogs played at Selland for 37 years and returned last season (after a 16-year absence) to the venue.
Fresno State will travel to San Diego on Saturday, Oct.
17 at 7:30 p.m. to face San Diego State in a Pac-12 game where the century-old rivalry continues (the Old Oil Can links the teams since 1923).
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