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In today's newsletter:

  • What big changes could be coming to Fresno County fire protection?
  • Panoche Fire near Mendota fully contained after burning 10 acres
  • How a proposed data center ban could reshape Fresno's growth

Also on today's calendar: Lil Wayne at The Junkyard and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 98 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 94, low: 62.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fresno County looks to improve upon fire protection ops (midvalleytimes.com) — Fresno County leaders are reviewing a major study on how to strengthen the Fresno County Fire Protection District's emergency response across most of the county. Recommendations include adding a fire executive to the county leadership team, unifying scattered service agreements, and setting clear response-time goals so rural and small-city residents get more consistent fire protection.
   

2. Update: Panoche Fire in Fresno County now brought under 100% containment (mercedsunstar.com) — A small wildfire dubbed the Panoche Fire near Mendota in Fresno County was fully contained Friday morning after burning about 10 acres along the I-5 access ramp at West Panoche Road. Cal Fire's Fresno-Kings Unit reports the blaze is ringed by control lines, meaning it's no longer expected to spread, though some interior burning may continue while crews work toward full control.
   

3. Fresno councilmember proposes citywide data center ban (fresnoland.org) — Fresno's city council will consider starting a 10-year citywide ban on new data centers, including AI facilities, to protect local water supplies and limit the planning director's unilateral approval power. Councilmember Nick Richardson's proposal would amend the Development Code and must pass several commissions before final approval, alongside ongoing debates over the Southeast Development Area plan's future.
   

4. 1 person dead after fiery southeast Fresno crash knocks power out, firefighters say (abc30.com) — A deadly solo-car crash in southeast Fresno knocked down a power pole Friday afternoon, killing one person, blocking Willow and Tulare avenues, and cutting electricity to at least 3,000 PG&E customers. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames, and investigators are still working to learn more about the victim as crews restore power and reopen roads.
   

5. Fresno Chaffee Zoo's lion cubs have new patriotic names (yourcentralvalley.com) — Fresno families have two new reasons to look forward to their next zoo visit: the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's lion cubs have been named Jubilee and Indy, honoring their Fourth of July birthday. While the seven-week-old cubs aren't on public view yet, locals can virtually adopt them and still visit their mother Zamaya and older siblings Asali and Taraj at the zoo.
   

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    Saturday August 29
  • Tenaya Football vs Selma
    Bullard Fresno, CA 93704
    8:00 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • FAS Board Meeting
    Fresno Audubon Society Zoom meeting
    11:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Betty Rodriguez: Closely Knit Group
    Betty Rodriguez Regional Library BRR Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • Theater (Mr. G) - THEATER
    Bullard Theater
    3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I got the perfect puppy that I have been wanting for a long time now.
    The staff are very friendly and helpful. I will be referring ppl to this shelter. Its very clean, has no smells and the animals seem to be treated… (Nextdoor Bullard)
  • I would like to publicly thank the person who found my credit card on the ground near the diesel pump at the Arco station located at Willow and Alluvial streets on the afternoon of 8/25/26 and then turned it in to the store cashier.
    I am so grateful to you for your honesty. Thank you again and may God bless you. (Nextdoor Maplecreek)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ramp Service Employee in Fresno. Apply here.
  • Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Fresno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fresno here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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