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In today's newsletter:

  • Deadly Fresno plane crash near river bluff leaves family devastated
  • Remember these Fresno restaurant landmarks and what stands there now?
  • Police detail how a Fresno birthday party turned into a shooting.

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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 99, low: 71.
  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 104 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 Children, Woman Killed In Fresno Plane Crash; Man In Critical Condition: Authorities (patch.com) — Fresno residents are reeling after a small plane crashed near the San Joaquin River bluff, killing two children and a woman and leaving a man in critical condition. Authorities say the aircraft went down shortly after takeoff from Sierra Skypark in northwest Fresno, and federal investigators are now examining the wreckage while local officials urge the community to support the grieving family.
   

2. Classic Fresno restaurants then and now. See what's left of these favorites (fresnobee.com) — If you've ever driven around Fresno wondering what replaced your favorite old eateries, this piece maps many of those memories. From Silver Dollar Hofbrau on Shaw to Estrada's Spanish Kitchen on Blackstone and Nicola's on Maroa, it traces how beloved dining rooms became nightclubs, construction offices, and chain restaurants while preserving bits of their past in today's buildings.
   

3. 23-month-old shot along with relative in Fresno, police say (yourcentralvalley.com) — Fresno residents should know that a 23‑month‑old child and an older relative were shot late Saturday night near Washington Avenue, First Street, and Belmont Avenue, after an argument at a birthday party. Police say the child's leg injury is not life‑threatening, while the older victim is severely hurt but expected to survive, and suspect Paul Benefield faces assault and firearm charges as the investigation continues.
   

4. Tanner Sagouspe caps rookie campaign as Fresno Grizzlies wrap 2026 regular season (abc30.com) — Fresno baseball fans just saw the Grizzlies' 2026 playoff hopes end with a 5-3 loss to San Jose, closing the season at 69-63. Still, local standout Tanner Sagouspe, a San Joaquin Memorial alum and recent Rockies draftee, finished his rookie campaign strong by tossing two hitless innings in front of his hometown crowd and family.
   

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  • My husky got out this morning 9/4/25 his name is legend, we're on Cedar Ave, Shaw & Ashlan area.
    He's not familiar with Fresno streets as we just moved here not long ago, he got out of our complex gate. If anyone has seen him or have him please… (Nextdoor Meadowbrook)
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    I have a cat and can't really be available to foster or adopt another one. She seems friendly and gentle. Probably around 8 weeks. Please let me know… (Nextdoor Cedar/Dayton)
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  • Fresno Pacific University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty in Administrative Services in Fresno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fresno here.

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