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Also on today's calendar: 16th Anniversary Garagiste Wine Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Major corporations under investigation for wage theft in Fresno, city attorney says (fresnobee.com) — Fresno's City Attorney says three major corporations are under active investigation for alleged wage theft affecting local workers, alongside 32 open cases totaling an estimated $814,000 in unpaid wages. The city's Wage Protection Program has already filed several lawsuits, declined weaker cases against small businesses, and quietly secured settlements returning $42,000 to workers. State grants currently fund the program's ongoing enforcement efforts.
2. Fatal shooting investigation underway in Fresno (yourcentralvalley.com) — Police are investigating a deadly shooting that left a man dead inside a garage near Hampton Way and Bengston Avenue in Fresno on Saturday afternoon. Investigators believe multiple men in dark clothing may be involved and are treating it as an isolated incident. Officers and homicide detectives remain on scene and are asking anyone with information to contact Fresno police.
3. 8 Small Towns Near Fresno, California That Feel Just Right For A Fall Getaway (newsbreak.com) — If you're in Fresno and craving a quick change of scenery, this guide highlights eight nearby small towns perfect for easy fall day trips, all within about an hour's drive. From Kingsburg's Swedish charm to North Fork's piney mountain roads, it focuses on low-stress getaways with food, scenery, and local history that feel refreshingly different without requiring overnight travel or complex planning.
4. New California law raises farmworker minimum wage to $19.75 an hour (abc30.com) — Farmworkers in Fresno County and across California will see their minimum wage rise to $19.75 an hour starting January 1 under a new state law, affecting both H-2A and local workers doing the same jobs. Fresno County grower Joe Del Bosque and others say the increase helps low-paid workers but could also push up farm costs, food prices, and potentially reduce hours or jobs.
5. Update: Teapot Fire in Fresno County - Oct. 3 status (modbee.com) — A new wildfire called the Teapot Fire was discovered Saturday morning on federal land in Fresno County and is currently classified as a low-complexity Type 5 incident. Officials have not yet reported containment progress or a cause, so Fresno County residents should stay alert for further updates in case conditions change or smoke and access issues develop nearby.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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