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1. Fresno jiu-jitsu instructor Arrested on SA Charges (bjjdoc.com) — Families connected to a northwest Fresno jiu-jitsu gym are grappling with news that longtime instructor and former owner Michael Monson was arrested by Fresno police on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young student. The gym has since cut ties with its former franchise, changed ownership and rebranded as Frontline, while the new head instructor faces questions from parents and the police investigation continues without further public details.
2. Cumulus' KSKS helps children's hospital (redtech.pro) — Fresno's 93.7 Kiss Country just wrapped its 28th Kiss Country for Kids Radiothon, raising more than $103,000 for Valley Children's Hospital in nearby Madera. Broadcasting all day from the hospital's rotunda, local on-air personalities and partners rallied Central Valley listeners to support care for kids across the region, underscoring how Fresno radio can drive real community impact.
3. Tauren Wells Releases HERE COMES THE CHURCH With Tiffany Hudson (broadwayworld.com) — Christian artist Tauren Wells is bringing his Air1 Worship Now Tour to Fresno as part of a 20-city run showcasing songs from his upcoming live album, "Here Comes the Church." Fans can expect his well-known hits alongside new worship music, following his hosting and performance at the Dove Awards, with tickets already on sale for the fall tour.
4. Kings Canyon Unified's success with English learners draws statewide attention (abc30.com) — From right here in Fresno, researchers are spotlighting nearby Kings Canyon Unified for standout gains among English learners, even surpassing pre-pandemic scores. Their classrooms, data-driven strategies, and stable leadership are being closely studied so other California and national districts can learn from this Central Valley success story, with findings expected to be published in early 2027.
5. Manaki Watanabe kicks 4 field goals as Fresno State pulls away for 26-10 victory over San Jose State (abc30.com) — Fresno State football fans can celebrate a 26-10 road win over San Jose State, powered by four field goals from Manaki Watanabe and a big punt return that set up the Bulldogs' first touchdown. Fresno State, now 2-1, next hosts Rice on Saturday, giving local fans a chance to see the team at home after this momentum-building victory.
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