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Sunday, November 30th, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of local shoppers supported small businesses on Small Business Saturday as Christmas carriage rides made Old Town Clovis feel like a winter wonderland—helping stores boost holiday sales and reminding shoppers in central Fresno that choosing local can make a real difference. Local merchants said the busy day, filled with antique finds and festive purchases, adds a crucial boost to the holiday season. ABC30
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Due to fog, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus rode a fire truck to River Park on Friday morning — ending a 26-year tradition of arriving by helicopter. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westbound Belmont Avenue between Armstrong and Fowler will close beginning Monday for sewer and storm drain installation to support new utility connections. City officials urge drivers to follow posted detours—closures are expected to last through Dec. 12 pending weather. GV Wire
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno State Bulldogs beat the San Jose State Spartans 41 to 14 at CEFCU Stadium on Nov. 29—running back Elijah Gilliam had a 9-carry, 92-yard game while the team totaled over 2,000 rushing yards and forced five interceptions in their final Mountain West Conference matchup. The Collegian
- ➤ At Woodward Park, thousands watched as Clovis North’s Conor Lott ran 14:43 — the sixth fastest in Division-I history — to become a three-time state champion while Buchanan girls won the top Division-I honor. Both teams will head to Portland for the Nike Cross Country Nationals to build on their strong state showings. ABC30
- ➤ The Fight for Dignity will be held at Save Mart Center and will spotlight the Nation Dignity Act for immigration reform with Olympian Jose Ramirez and fellow boxing champions; the event will be nationally televised via ProBoxTV Contender Series and feature undefeated fighter Jordan Fuentes — along with regional prospects — on the main card. KMPH
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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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