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Fresno
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central California Food Bank broke ground Tuesday on its new Santé Volunteer Center that will add training spaces, packing areas, and a USDA-certified protein repacking room—funded by the George & Melodie Rogers Foundation donation—to its facility established in 2018. This expansion is designed to serve over 7,000 volunteers annually. The Business Journal
- ➤ Fresno Mission is doubling its shelter capacity for families in need as temperatures drop and other centers close—its new Winter Crisis Shelter Project offers 200 beds with doors opening nightly at 7 p.m. and currently has 180 families on the waiting list, supported by community donations. KMPH
- ➤ City Hall in Downtown Fresno hosted a festive tree lighting ceremony today at 7:27 a.m.—community members enjoyed hot chocolate, cookies, and crafts while Santa and Mrs. Claus added to the holiday spirit. ABC30
- ➤ The Fresno County chapter of the National Latino Peace Officers Association is planning its 16th Christmas holiday Posada, an annual fundraiser to benefit local kids and families - reserve tickets or a table by calling Jose at 559-367-5630. ABC30
- ➤ Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno is opening for the holiday season today for both vehicles and pedestrians (no walk-only nights are planned) and will run from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. on weekdays and until 11 p.m. on weekends through Dec. 25. Organizers advise visitors to dim headlights and drive carefully on Shields Avenue to ease traffic in busy areas. GV Wire
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sushi Box, a new restaurant from Lin’s Restaurant Group, will open Friday at 1840 Herndon Ave., Suite 104 in Clovis and will offer custom grab-and-go boxes that let customers pick from sushi pieces that rotate during the day—indoor and patio seating will also be available. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Administrators held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec 1 for Sunnyside High School’s new 13,251 square-foot health sciences building that houses Health Sciences Pathway classes and the Doctors Academy program with UCSF Fresno. The facility featured a weight training room and sports medicine labs — an eight-year effort to boost career readiness for students. Fresnoland
- ➤ The Fresno Forward Foundation launched the Fresno Forward Endowment on December 2 to secure long-term funding for the Fresno Chamber’s educational programs including Young Entrepreneurs Program and Leadership Fresno—backed by a gift from longtime businessman Steve Geil and his family. The endowment will preserve its principal while providing annual support for initiatives that train local students and emerging leaders. The Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Chaffee Zoo reported that southern white rhino Kayla gave birth to a female calf over Thanksgiving weekend — both mother and baby are healthy. The zoo will announce the calf’s debut later — the new arrival is Kayla's fifth, born with male partner Tim. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valley Children’s Hospital doctor Dr. Ruetima Titapiwatanakun received a $25,000 grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to expand pediatric cancer clinical trials and research in the Central Valley—this support is set to offer more children access to treatment options. The Business Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Yosemite National Park is a top holiday destination this winter—offering both outdoor exploration and cozy cabin retreats. Visitors can take advantage of the park's seasonal appeal to enjoy nature and a peaceful getaway. ABC30
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State finished its regular season with a 41 to 14 win over San Jose State and now awaits its bowl assignment on Sunday. Coach Matt Entz said the team will focus on weight room work and recruiting today — he added that no coaching offers have been received. GV Wire
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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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Fiesta Navidad
3-4:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holidays with Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos in a vibrant cultural performance.
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