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Also on today's calendar: 16th Anniversary Garagiste Wine Festival and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Fresno Tower District businesses demand action after string of shootings (amedpost.com) — A series of recent shootings in Fresno's Tower District and central neighborhoods has business owners worried about safety and the future of the area's nightlife. City Councilmember Miguel Arias says police will step up weekend patrols, with dozens of officers expected on the streets and a clear warning that anyone involved in fights or gun violence will face arrest and prosecution.
2. Man shot and killed in Central Fresno neighborhood, police say (abc30.com) — Police are investigating a deadly shooting in a Central Fresno neighborhood after a man in his 40s or 50s was found fatally wounded inside a garage near Warren Avenue and Hampton Way Saturday evening. Officers and paramedics tried to save him, and authorities are now seeking information as no suspect details have been released yet.
3. California city boosts lawn rebate to $4 a foot to swap water-guzzling grass for drought-tolerant yards (thecooldown.com) — Fresno homeowners and businesses can now get $4 per square foot to replace thirsty lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping, but funds are limited and applications must be approved by December 31. The city's expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate covers sizable projects and helps locals prepare for upcoming statewide water-use rules while cutting irrigation costs.
4. Local dessert shop Dad's Cookies celebrates downtown Fresno expansion (abc30.com) — A new downtown Fresno spot for cookies and coffee just opened on Fulton Street, giving residents another kid-friendly place to visit in the Garage. Dad's Cookies, launched by a local father-daughter team during the pandemic, is now celebrating its expansion and will be open Tuesday through Sunday for treats and drinks.
5. Heat drives demand for water and shade as Caruthers District Fair wraps up (abc30.com) — Heat at the Caruthers District Fair is prompting organizers of the upcoming Big Fresno Fair to urge Fresno-area visitors to plan ahead for warm weather. They recommend drinking plenty of water, using shaded buildings, and visiting later in the day if you're sensitive to heat, so you can still enjoy rides, food, and entertainment safely when the fair opens Wednesday.
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