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Saturday, November 29th, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Small Business Saturday will encourage Fresno area shoppers to support local businesses as Selma hosts its first event featuring vendors like Bloomie’s, Maiden Voyage Coffee Roasters, One Memory Studio, and others—an initiative that began in 2010 by American Express. KMPH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ New Sushi Box will open in Clovis on December 5th and lets guests build their own sushi boxes. The restaurant will offer a fast and flexible dining experience — serving fresh, customizable sushi made from a display of ingredients. KMPH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno shoppers are warned of AI online scams as fake shopping sites and phishing emails—which have risen by 250%—threaten to steal personal details during the holiday season. ABC30
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno Police Department introduced Savannah, its first therapy dog, as she begins training to complete her certification—she will help officers and community members facing traumatic events. KMPH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fresno shoppers lined up early at Target in River Park for holiday deals, but experts say the season also brings high stress from tough expectations and family pressures. A family therapist recommends deep breathing, exercise, and careful food and drink choices — tips that may help ease the stress. ABC30
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ China Peak in the High Sierra received over 18 inches of snow since early November and officials say it marks the best season opening in a decade—the resort now offers a Black Friday deal with a one-day lift pass for $109 and other savings until December 1, and guests can enjoy skiing on Chair 6 quad and a beginner moving carpet with the new renovations. KMPH
- ➤ The Cat House on the Kings has two 9-month-old kittens, Sylveon and Leafeon, available for adoption at a special reduced fee when taken as a pair — both are spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and come with 30 days of pet insurance. GV Wire
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Buchanan High School's girls' cross country team is trying to win the state title after two second-place finishes—coach Brian Weaver said the team has many wins. The team will run in a national meet in Portland later this weekend—junior Molly Sundgren said the runners feel strong and work well together. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno State football ends its regular season today in San Jose as it battles San Jose State for the Valley trophy for the final time in Mountain West play. ABC30
- ➤ Friday Night Football finals ended Friday night—teams from Immanuel, Templeton, Bishop Union, Woodlake, Orosi, and Minarets competed in playoff games—and fans across Fresno and the Central Valley enjoyed exciting high school football. ABC30
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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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The Haunt Band Performance
5-8 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — $10 under 21 — Experience the heavy sounds of The Haunt with their emotionally charged live performance.
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Emo Night - 10 Year Anniversary
9 PM – 12 AM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Admission ticket + one complimentary bottled water voucher — Celebrate a decade of emo night with your favorite emo and pop punk classics.
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