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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Maya Cinemas launches its annual holiday fundraiser today by offering two movie tickets for every $10 donation to support the Central California Food Bank while the Maya Foundation matches each contribution until Dec. 23. KMPH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Two people were hospitalized on Tuesday after officials responded to a call near Iowa Avenue + 3rd Street in central Fresno, where a barbecue used for heat caused high carbon monoxide levels. KMJ Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State’s production of Godspell impressed audiences with bright colors, bold costumes, and lively Gen Z humor that updated the classic musical. The show used modern touches (selfies and casual sneakers) and energetic choreography to bring timeless themes to life. The Collegian
- ➤ Fresno's Good Company Players are putting on A Christmas Carol with a lively twist—Henry Montelongo and Roman Alvarado explained its fresh take on the classic story for the season. ABC30
- ➤ At Kearney Mansion, guests will join Santa for crafts and cocoa as they explore displays of mythical gift-bringers and local artists’ decorated Christmas trees—an event called Beyond Santa, Delivering Holiday Magic. It will take place on Dec 6 and Dec 7 with a Santa Meet & Greet and Christmas Market, and on Dec 13 for a Holiday Tea Party at a cost of $15.38. KMPH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmworkers in Firebaugh fear that tougher immigration rules may force them to leave next season—local farm owner Joe Del Bosque and city officials note that falling shop sales and a surge in food bank use signal a growing economic struggle. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clovis High School Band was selected as one of five high schools to play in the 2027 Rose Parade in Pasadena after years of hard work under director Esmeralda Rocha Lozano. The students will begin fundraising to cover a cost of $1,500 per student (41 years since their last appearance) and prepare to represent their school in the parade. ABC30
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Water district crews uncovered clusters of golden mussels clogging a pump near Five Points along the California Aqueduct, which threatened water flow for local farms. Scientists will begin field testing a bacterial treatment (previously effective against Zebra mussels) while legislators secured $20 million (to support prevention measures) to address the invasive species. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers getting ready for Thanksgiving are urged to check their vehicles and stay alert as safety concerns about impaired driving and difficult weather conditions continue. The California Highway Patrol will begin its maximum enforcement period today — and experts advise using proper headlights and road reflectors to help reduce risks. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Medical professionals warned that a new flu variant called Subclade K is causing worse symptoms and more hospitalizations than the usual flu this season. Hospitals noted that children under five and older adults are most at risk and advised families to wash hands often and seek care if symptoms worsen. ABC30
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State coach Matt Entz said the team is still evaluating which quarterback — E.J. Warner or Carson Conklin — will start in Saturday’s game at San Jose State after a loss to Utah State. He added that no decision has been made yet and that the choice will be finalized during upcoming practice sessions. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno State’s men’s basketball team returns to Selland Arena for a homecoming game against CSU Bakersfield on November 30; it will stream exclusively on the new KSEE24/CBS47 app for connected TVs. The event includes a 30-minute pregame show that highlights the historic legacy of the program at the iconic venue. The Business Journal
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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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