Monday, December 29th, 2025
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno's Parks and Recreation Department secured a $325,000 state grant to launch a youth bicycle and pedestrian safety education program that will offer training courses, helmet fittings, school presentations, and pop-up gear events through September 2026 + aims to improve cycling safety across the city. Fresnoland
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two local musicians, a Clovis music teacher and a Buchanan High School senior, will perform in the 137th Rose Parade on New Year's Day at 8 a.m. in Pasadena (the five-and-a-half-mile route celebrates hometown pride and tradition). KMPH
- ➤ GV Wire’s Top 25 Images for 2025 showcase powerful local moments documented over the past year in Fresno, featuring civic milestones such as the swearing-in of the city's first female police chief and key city council sessions. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District has been providing free lunches for children aged 1-18 since Dec. 23 and will continue through Jan. 9, served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bullard High (5445 N. Palm Ave), McLane High (2727 N. Cedar Ave), and Sunnyside High (1019 S. Peach Ave). GV Wire
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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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Fresno State vs. Utah State Women's Basketball
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Reserved premium parking available — Cheer on the Lady Bulldogs as they take on the Aggies in an exciting basketball showdown.
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2026 Fresno State Polopalooza Tournament
All day — Student Recreation Center — Check website for details — Dive into a thrilling weekend of water polo competitions and activities.
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Southwest Indoor Sectionals & National Series 2026
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — 8555 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA — Early registration required — Compete in the Indoor Sectional format and aim for the best score in archery.
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Breakfast Gathering at MiMi's Cafe
8-9:30 a.m. — MiMi's Cafe — RSVP required — Enjoy breakfast in a welcoming community atmosphere.
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Martin Amini Live Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with standup comedian Martin Amini.
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