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Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Blackstone Chevrolet held a ribbon-cutting for the opening of its new Mega Used Car Center on Saturday, Dec. 6. The center, set up in a former empty lot, now offers about 300 used cars, a mechanics shop, and wholesale parts while Congressman Jim Costa highlighted its economic benefits. KMPH
- ➤ The Craft House (a nine-year family-run restaurant) in Old Town Clovis will close on Saturday, Dec. 20. Owners said challenges forced the closure after nine years of service and thanked employees and loyal customers for their support. ABC30
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local neighbors highlight the need for diverse holiday Santas as Fresno Santa Terry Scott in the Black Santa Movement welcomes families seeking inclusive representation this season. Community voices believe his work helps every child see themselves in Santa. KMPH
- ➤ Yosemite Middle School hosted its 3rd annual Hmong New Year celebration (Dec. 6) where students and community members performed traditional dances, sang, and joined a local crafts fair. The school will host the celebration again next year. KMPH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A UC Berkeley study shows CAL FIRE’s 25-year practice of prescribed burns in the Sierra Nevada has reduced wildfire risk and improved forest productivity—efforts that may later help lower home insurance costs. Experts urge continued careful burns to protect communities from uncontrolled fires. KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Diamond ‘Dogs announced their 2026 baseball schedule on Dec. 4, with Pete Beiden Field hosting 29 home contests for the Bulldogs. The team’s lineup (including a Feb. 13 to 16 opener against the Utah Utes) sets the stage for joining the Pac-12 on July 1. The Collegian
- ➤ Darius Acuff scored 18 points as No. 25 Arkansas beat Fresno State 82 — 58 at Simmons Bank Arena on Saturday. Arkansas built a large second-half lead while Fresno State ended a four-game winning streak. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno State softball announced its 2026 schedule that begins at home on Feb. 6 in the Kickoff Classic against Southern Illinois and Idaho State. The Bulldogs will face Washington, Texas Tech, California, Santa Clara, Utah State and Stanford as they play their final Mountain West season before joining the Pac-12. The Collegian
- ➤ Fresno State women’s basketball returns home from a 5-game road trip — where the Bulldogs lost three games before winning two — and will host the Pepperdine Waves at Save Mart Center at 5 p.m. The Collegian
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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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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele
8:30-9:29 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of Adele under candlelight in an awe-inspiring setting.
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Candlelight Concert: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
6:15-7:14 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Joe Hisaishi by candlelight in a stunning venue.
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Deorro New Year's Eve Party
8 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Ticketed entry — Celebrate the new year with electrifying beats from Deorro at Fresno's hottest NYE bash.
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