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Morning Fresno! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Fresno domestic violence survivors can turn after this week's tragedy
  • What we know about the targeted stabbing of a Fresno prosecutor
  • How Fresno Unified is keeping football players safe in triple-digit heat

Also on today's calendar: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Hot with lots of sun, with a high of 102 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 104, low: 69.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Marjaree Mason Center urges action after Fresno murder-suicide (yourcentralvalley.com) — A recent murder-suicide in Fresno is prompting the Marjaree Mason Center to call for more action against domestic violence and remind residents that help is available 24/7. CEO Leticia Campos says domestic abuse remains especially prevalent in Fresno County, and the center offers support groups, classes, therapy, and advocates to guide and listen to survivors seeking safety.
   

2. Attack on Fresno prosecutor in Courthouse Park was targeted, law officials say (fresnobee.com) — A Fresno County senior deputy district attorney is recovering after being stabbed multiple times in the back during a targeted attack in Courthouse Park, with the suspect held on $1 million bail. Local law enforcement leaders say the prosecutor was likely recognized from a prior case and are now exploring a county ordinance to let certain Fresno city and county employees carry concealed weapons in government facilities.
   

3. Fresno Unified football season begins with heat safety precautions (yourcentralvalley.com) — Fresno Unified's football season is underway, and district officials are adjusting practices to protect student athletes from triple-digit heat. Using temperature-monitoring devices and modified gear rules, coaches watch closely for heat illness, while a Valley Children's pediatrician urges parents and players to recognize early warning signs like cramps, dizziness, and nausea so heat stroke can be prevented.
   

4. Fresno State athletic director Garrett Klassy signs 5-year extension, ESPN sources say (abc30.com) — Fresno State is keeping athletic director Garrett Klassy in place with a new five-year contract reportedly worth $2.9 million in guaranteed salary, one of the largest outside the Power Four. His leadership has already included the PAC-12 move, hiring football coach Matt Entz, and landing a major sponsorship with The Wonderful Company, shaping the future of Bulldogs athletics in Fresno.
   

5. Phong Yang's journey from refugee to Fresno State leader (thebusinessjournal.com) — Fresno residents can see a familiar story in Phong Yang, who arrived here as a Hmong refugee teen and is now Fresno State's vice president of student affairs and enrollment management. He recalls farming leased land in Fresno with his family, finding opportunity at Fresno State as a first-generation student, and now focusing on expanding higher-education access across the Central Valley.
   

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Ok Fresno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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