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Central Section football playoffs: SJM wins thriller; Madera RB runs wild in win
While No. 4 seed Kingsburg handled business in Division II with a 47-13 victory over No. 13 Golden West, the division’s other playoff games provided plenty of drama. No. 12 San Joaquin Memorial rallied from a 21-7 halftime deficit to stun No. 5 Central Valley Christian 33-28. Jayden Jenkins scored on a 3-yard run with 25 seconds remaining to cap the comeback and give the Panthers the victory. The fourth quarter featured plenty of back-and-forth action. CVC scored a touchdown to take a 28-27 lead before Jenkins delivered the game-winning score. In another Division II thriller, No. 9 Centennial edged No. 8 Lemoore 17-16, converting a two-point attempt to escape with the victory. Division III: Madera wins shootout It was a memorable week for Darius Smith. First, the Madera standout received his first Division I scholarship offer from Sam Houston State. Then he delivered a performance to remember Friday night. Smith accounted for five touchdowns — four rushing and one receiving — to lead the No. 11-seeded Coyotes to a wild 59-48 victory over No. 6 Templeton. “He is one of the most dynamic playmakers in the Valley,” Madera coach Kenneth Paolinelli said. “Super, great humble kid. Great teammate who
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Fresno State reverts to old habits in ‘frustrating' 17-10 loss to Utah State
Old habits returned to the Fresno State football team Saturday night. Those habits included slow starts and offensive inconsistencies, and they resulted in a disappointing 17-10 loss to Utah State at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah, in a Pac-12 Conference matchup. Just how bad was it for Fresno State? The Bulldogs went into halftime with only 73 total yards and minus-2 rushing yards. It was a complete reversal from last weekend, when Fresno State’s running game overwhelmed Oregon State in a 39-28 victory. The Bulldogs praised Utah State’s defense heading into the game. However, they expected to perform well despite playing at an elevation of approximately 4,000 feet. Utah State entered the game with the top-rated defense in the Pac-12, and it showed why Saturday night. Fresno State (5-4 overall, 2-3 Pac-12) opened the second half by picking up several first downs and eventually faced third-and-goal from the 14-yard line. However, the Bulldogs couldn’t get into the end zone and settled for a field goal, trailing 14-3. Fresno State never found an opportunity to take control of the game. Quarterback Jayden Mandal faced constant pressure from the Aggies’ defense. Some of his passes sailed over the heads of wide receivers
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Repeat break-ins leave Prather coffee business with $5,000 in damage and repairs
What is the total cost of damages and repairs for the coffee truck?. Small business owner Angie Cozby tried to look on the bright side when her mobile coffee truck was broken into last month. Someone had stolen roughly 400 dollars' worth of supplies. She said that if that person...
The Fresno Bee
Celebrating Diwali in Fresno County? Find events, fireworks and shopping deals
From temples and gurdwaras to local grocery stores, the Fresno area is gearing up for Diwali, the South Asian festival of lights . Worldwide, nearly 1 billion people across Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist communities celebrate Diwali , which falls on Sunday, Nov. 8. For the nearly 24,000 Indian residents living In the Fresno metropolitan area , the holiday holds deep religious and cultural significance. Celebrations across California and the county will feature traditional prayers, festive shopping deals and public firework displays. How is Hindu temple observing Diwali in Fresno? During Diwali, worshipers gather at local temples and gurdwaras to offer prayers and share meals, many of them dressed in traditional attire. A representative for BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Fresno, said the Hindu temple will remain open all day Sunday for devotees and visitors. For Hindus, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. “The holiday commemorates the return of Lord Rama and his wife Sita to their kingdom of Ayodhya after defeating the demon king Ravana, leading townspeople to light clay lamps (known as diyas) to guide their path home,” The Washington Post reported. How does Sikh community celebrate holiday? In the Sikh community,
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Community members speak about Candy Cane Lane changes
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Community members speak about changes being made to Candy Cane Lane in Clovis. Neighbors Steven Velasquez and Jonathan Davenport enjoy being part of the community during the holiday season by giving out candy canes to guests and decorating. However, a growing problem concerns outside vendors.
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Has Mike’s Grill changed? 17 years on, Fresno’s tri-tip sandwich master says no.
One of Fresno’s best sandwiches comes from one of its smallest restaurants. That was just one discovery from our recent search for the best tri-tip sandwich in Fresno. Mike’s Grill on Cedar just south of Herndon occupies a 150-square-foot kiosk that looks like a former Fotomat, and actually began as a Lehman’s Lock and Safe (and later became a Cingular Wireless). But for 17 years, they’ve been serving what some may consider Fresno’s best tri-tip sandwich.
The Fresno Bee
A steakhouse, a Fresno taqueria and more. Where you can eat at Madera's massive casino
The Central Valley’s newest casino opened its doors the last week of October, and while the 2,400 slot machines and 40 gaming tables will pull in the gamblers, there’s another reason to make the drive up Highway 99. Food. The North Fork Mono Casino and Resort near Avenue 18 in Madera is betting big on its restaurants, which ring the gaming floor and range from a quick taco stop to a white-tablecloth steakhouse with hundreds of wines. A few of the names will be familiar to Fresno diners. Others are brand new. Here’s a rundown of where to eat the next time you’re up there — or the next time hunger alone is reason enough to go. Manzanita Steakhouse This is the flagship, and the one the casino is clearly most proud of. Named after a tree that grows in the Sierra foothills, Manzanita is going for fine dining that doesn’t feel stuffy. “Our focus is to also make those luxury options affordable because we want anyone and everyone to feel welcome here,” general manager Connor Jessop said. Expect prime steaks, seafood and — according to Jessop — hundreds of unique wine offerings. The man in the kitchen is chef
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Fresno State Baseball Announces 2027 Schedule, Pac-12 Debut
FRESNO, Calif. – Fresno State baseball has announced its 2027 schedule, featuring 28 home games at Pete Beiden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium and a challenging slate of opponents as the Bulldogs enter their first season in the Pac-12 Conference. The 55-game regular-season schedule features 27 road contests and matchups against programs from across the country, including Georgia, Creighton, Dallas Baptist, Oregon State and San Diego State. The Diamond ‘Dogs will open their 2027 campaign at home, hosting Seattle for a three-game series from Feb. 19-21 at Pete Beiden Field. The season-opening homestand marks the beginning of a schedule that…
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Opening round of 2026 high school football playoffs around the Central Section
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Highlights, scores, and brackets from the first round of CIF Central Section high school football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. Semifinal round - Bakersfield at Central East, Clovis West at Buchanan. DIVISION 1-A Garces 41, Clovis North 0. Tulare Union 27, Liberty (Bakersfield) 21.
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Search for runaway teen in Sanger, may be in Fresno or Modesto
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (FOX26) — The Sanger Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 17-year-old boy who was reported as a runaway. Christian Angel Salcedo was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on October 30 in Sanger. Police say Christian may be in Fresno or Modesto. He...
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Macerich Defaults On Nearly $400M Tied To Fresno, Niagara Falls Malls
Mall giant Macerich has defaulted on close to $400 million in loans backed by shopping centers in Fresno, California, and Niagara Falls, New York, as the real estate investment trust negotiates with lenders over which properties it will keep and which it will let go. The two defaults, totaling $399.4 million, mark the latest step in a broader effort by the company to pare down its national mall portfolio.
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Fresno City Hall wants to raise monthly utility bills. They set the hearing between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Yearslong discussions on water and sewage rate hikes in the City of Fresno are about to come to boiling point, as the Fresno City Council on Tuesday initiated the process to increase rates. The 45-day process, which the state requires through Proposition 218, culminates with a hearing at a special...
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Clovis Men's Cross Country Sweeps Team, Individual Awards
Oroville, Calif. - Sophomore Davis Bosch led the Clovis Crush to its second 3C2A NorCal Men's Cross Country title with an individual medal on Saturday morning at North Forebay State Park. Bosch paced the 110-runner field, easily cruising to the top finish in a time of 20:13.0 on the 4-mile...