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1. Fresno breaks ground on 120 affordable units (yourcentralvalley.com) — Southeast Fresno is getting 120 new affordable apartments as Sarah's Court Phase II breaks ground, expanding the Fancher Creek community for families squeezed by rising rents. City leaders say Fresno needs tens of thousands more units by 2031, and this project will ultimately help build a 420-unit neighborhood aimed at keeping local housing within reach.
2. Judge rules in favor of former Bullard High coach in defamation lawsuit (abc30.com) — A Fresno County judge has ruled in favor of former Bullard High teacher and coach Don Arax in his defamation lawsuit against Fresno Unified trustee Keshia Thomas and the district. The decision rejects the district's claim that Thomas's past accusation was true and removes free-speech privilege defenses, marking a significant development for Fresno Unified governance and school community relations.
3. Cheapest gas stations in Fresno (ttownmedia.com) — Drivers in Fresno can compare current regular gas prices at several local stations, from FUEL UP! locations around town to Walmart and Sinclair, plus a cheaper option at Mono Wind Casino's store in nearby Auberry. The list ranks stations by lowest price, giving you a quick way to decide where to fill up around Fresno this week.
4. Heart of the Valley: Fresno's Cybersecurity Leaders to Watch (securityboulevard.com) — Cybersecurity and IT leaders based in Fresno and the surrounding Valley are highlighted for the crucial roles they play in protecting local government, healthcare, agriculture, and gaming systems. From the County of Fresno and City of Fresno to Community Health System and Fresno Madera Farm Credit, the piece shows how security is often built into broader technology jobs that keep local services running safely.
5. Update: Squaw Valley Fire in Fresno County - Oct. 7 status (mercedsunstar.com) — A new wildfire named the Squaw Valley Fire was discovered early this morning in Fresno County and has been burning on private land since about 4 a.m., with no containment reported yet. Officials have not determined the cause, and details on fire size and potential threats are still emerging, so Fresno-area residents should stay alert for further updates and possible advisories.
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