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Also on today's calendar: Slice of Comedy headlining Trent Babb and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Suspect who shot 93-year-old woman arrested after road rage in Fresno, police say (yourcentralvalley.com) — Fresno police have arrested 23-year-old Adrian Meza, accused of shooting a 93-year-old woman three times in her bedroom near South Holloway and East Grove avenues in June. Officers say a Fresno FAX road rage incident on September 4 led to his capture, and Meza is now in Fresno County Jail on more than $2 million bail while the victim has recovered and been released from the hospital.
2. 'Do the right thing': Residents honored by law enforcement in Fresno and Madera counties (yourcentralvalley.com) — Residents from Fresno and Madera counties were celebrated at Cross City Church for stepping up in emergencies, from stopping a car theft with children inside to rescuing kids from a burning bus. Local police agencies, including Fresno Police and the Sheriff's Office, highlighted how ordinary Fresno-area residents made split-second decisions that protected neighbors and reinforced community safety.
3. Adorable animals needed rescuing after being locked in a car in Fresno, officials say (yourcentralvalley.com) — Fresno firefighters quickly freed two small dogs accidentally locked in a car near Ashlan Avenue on a hot afternoon in the 90s. Using an inflatable air wedge and long-reach tool, crews safely opened the door and reunited the curious pups with their owner, underscoring how fast local responders act in dangerous heat.
4. PathBreakers Season 2 heads to Fresno to ask whose stories shape the city (kresge.org) — A new season of the PathBreakers podcast is spotlighting Fresno, starting at City Hall with Mayor Jerry Dyer discussing massive downtown investments and who benefits from the city's transformation. Later September episodes will profile Radio Bilingüe founder Hugo Morales, Indigenous organizer Dr. Sarait Martinez, and Fresnoland founder Danielle Bergstrom, all exploring who shapes Fresno's culture, information, and power.
5. 43rd annual Top Ten Professional Women Awards ceremony (abc30.com) — Fresno residents can attend the 43rd annual Top Ten Professional Women Awards at the Fresno Convention Center on October 21, supporting honorees and domestic violence awareness. Hosted by the Marjaree Mason Center, the event features Gabby Petito's mother and stepfather as keynote speakers, and tickets are already about 75% sold, so locals are urged to reserve seats soon.
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