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Fresno
Sunday, November 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 23rd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Mission and Central California Food Bank hosted One Table Fresno on Saturday, feeding over 4,000 meals and thousands of holiday meal boxes along Diana and Dakota streets. The event united community members from all walks of life — 500 volunteers and local partners helped serve food as temperatures dropped in the Valley. KMPH
- ➤ Today at 9:30 a.m., Hoover High School will distribute Thanksgiving dinner boxes with turkeys, fresh produce, and dry goods to up to 600 Fresno families while supplies last. Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell—working with community groups and local partners such as Meathead Movers, Club One Casino, CalViva Health, Expo Event Productions, and Whole Foods Market—leads this fifth edition of Operation Gobble to help families celebrate the holiday. GV Wire
- ➤ Crossover Community Church hosted a Thanksgiving celebration on Saturday—serving over 200 families—with a lunch, children’s activities, clothing giveaways, food boxes, raffle prizes, and support from local Fresno businesses. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno leaders and local businesses distributed over 2,000 turkeys—along with fresh produce and 1,000 holiday meal boxes—to families affected by government shutdown delays. Officials said that 500 turkeys and meal boxes were reserved for SNAP recipients and 1,500 District 1 families received items at Steinbeck Elementary School. KMPH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fresno's Meux Home Museum is decorated for the holiday season to show life in Victorian times. Curator Rene Paredes said the display offers visitors a journey back to the past—capturing a time long gone. ABC30
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Amendola Family Student Cupboard provided free turkey to Fresno State students on Nov 21 ahead of Thanksgiving, increasing its usual 250-giveaway to 500 with funds from the Amendola family & Table Mountain Casino. The cupboard offered turkey with pre-packaged sides and will distribute unclaimed items via a QR code starting Monday during Thanksgiving break. The Collegian
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Rais Vohra discussed hepatitis B and C on Doc Talk—he explained the symptoms and potential liver problems linked to these viruses. He emphasized that knowing the warning signs is important for protecting your liver. ABC30
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Cat House on the Kings announced that 9-month-old Claudia is available for adoption and is the last kitten from a foster rescue; she comes spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped (with 30 days of pet insurance included). GV Wire
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Pacific Volleyball capped a historic season by winning the Pac-West championship in a five-set match with a 27-point final set that earned them a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament. The Sunbirds also clinched the regular-season title and received multiple conference honors — head coach Kelsee Montagna was named Coach of the Year while Mikayla Weiss and freshman Madelyn Feramisco earned individual awards. ABC30
- ➤ On Saturday night, Bryson Barnes threw two touchdown passes and Javen Jacobs rushed for two fourth-quarter scores as Utah State rallied past Fresno State 28-17 to clinch bowl eligibility. Fresno State started strong with Rayshon Luke’s 69-yard touchdown run, but the Aggies rallied with key plays in the fourth quarter to secure the win. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno State Bulldogs will host Utah State Aggies on Senior Night for their final home game in the Mountain West Conference. The game – starting at 7:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network – will honor 27 seniors and debut Ag Fest-themed jerseys. The Collegian
- ➤ Fresno State lost to Utah State on Saturday night at Valley Children’s Stadium, ending their hopes of reaching the title game. Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes rushed for 111 yards and passed for 176 yards as his team overcame a 10-point gap with three trick plays that shifted the game. GV Wire
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MANA Concert
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Latin rock legends MANÁ live in Fresno.
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Hoover High Class of 2005 20th Reunion
6-10 p.m. — LOCKED IN — Tickets available — Celebrate two decades of memories with music, food, and fun from the 2000s.
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Emily Marie Lopez Junior Student Recital
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Tickets available online — Experience the vocal talents of junior student Emily Marie Lopez in a delightful recital.
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Fresno State Jazz Festival Night Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Concert Hall — $15-$25 — Experience a night of captivating jazz featuring Anna Webber and Angela Morris with The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra.
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SAVE FERRIS Happy Skalidaze Tour
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets starting at $31.83 — Experience the high-octane ska sounds of Save Ferris in Fresno.
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A LONDON SYMPHONY featuring the Fresno State Symphony Orchestra
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Concert Hall — $15.00 - $25.00 — Experience timeless classics from Beethoven and Dvořák alongside Vaughan Williams' epic London Symphony.
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The Slackers Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Experience The Slackers' vibrant mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, and more.
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Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers Anniversary Tour
7-9:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets starting at $36.98 — Celebrate Hobo Johnson's musical journey with an emotionally charged performance in Fresno.
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Chicago State Cougars at Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Basketball
5-7 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Reserved parking available — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup as the Cougars take on the Bulldogs.
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The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit - The Concert
4-5:30 p.m. — Warnors Theatre — Tickets starting at $64 — Experience the epic scores of Middle-earth live in concert.
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