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The Fresno Bee
Monty, Kim, Warren and more: Fresno's TV news goodbyes pile up across every newsroom
It’s been a hectic few months for those following the Central Valley’s TV news scene, with a wave of retirements, departures, new hires and reassignments that hit all Fresno’s TV newsrooms in a way that is uncommon, if not unprecedented. Here’s a look at where things stand. Monty Torres retires with good news on his health Longtime KMPH evening anchor Monty Torres made his retirement official in June , telling viewers in a nearly three-minute segment that he would not be returning to the Fox 26 news desk after more than 20 years with the station. The news came with a silver lining. Torres, who took medical leave last October after a lung cancer diagnosis, said a biopsy of trace fluid from his lung showed “no malignant cells present” and that his symptoms had “nearly all disappeared.” Since then, Torres has become part of the Still Here Network, posting short-form new content to social media and Youtube under the banner, News Now. The station pulled his replacement, Vanessa Villafuerte, from CBS47. She joins Madison Macay as co-anchor for the 10 p.m. newscast. “We kind of kept it a little bit of a secret for a while,” Villafuerte said in her
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Meet our new FOX26 reporter, Finnley Pendergast
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — On Wednesday, FOX26 Great Day introduced our viewers to the newest member of the FOX26 family. Finnley Pendergast is joining FOX26 as our new reporter. Meet our new FOX26 reporter, Finnley Pendergast. He recently graduated from Fresno State, where he worked as a multimedia journalist...
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Fresno’s New HOTWORX at Park Crossing: Sip, See & Sweat This Saturday
Curious about the new HOTWORX in North Fresno, but not quite sure what working out inside an infrared sauna actually means? This Saturday is your chance to get a closer look!. HOTWORX Fresno at Park Crossing is hosting Sip, See & Sweat on Saturday, November 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be studio tours, music by DJ Bambi, Pressed Juicery, Massage Envy, and a one-day offer of $0 sign-up fees for people who become members at the event.
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Scary Movie star signs autographs and takes pictures with fans in Fresno and Visalia
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — One of the stars from the original Scary Movie visited Fresno on Wednesday. Actor Dave Sheridan played Special Officer Doofy in the 2000 film Scary Movie. He visited the Riverpark PartyWorks on Blackstone Avenue in Fresno and then the Visalia PartyWorks on Caldwell Avenue. At...
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For Chris Carsten in ‘Water for Elephants,’ the Saroyan Theatre is home. Sort of.
The last time we saw Chris Carsten perform in Fresno, he did it with an intensity so pummeling that it reminded me of turning up a stereo until the sound distorts. That was in 2022, in Good Company Players’ masterful production of “A Man for All Seasons” at the 2nd Space Theatre, and Carsten played the pivotal role of Thomas Cromwell with an explosive, even reckless, performance. It was stunning.
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Community aims to start new chapter for Selma library
SELMA – After weeks of hitting the pavement and connecting with residents, ongoing efforts to start a new Friends of the Library group are finally gaining some momentum. Rosa Huerta is the first vice president of Friends of the Fresno County Library, a nonprofit organization with the goal of advocating for and supporting local libraries. Since learning about the Selma Branch Library’s upcoming reopening after two years of renovations, Huerta has been working to start a Friends of the Library chapter to support the returning branch.
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The Fresno Bee
Fresno teen collected 450 Halloween animatronics; think scary clowns. Where to see them
Lucas Antonio is lost somewhere in a maze of clowns. There are a dozen, or more, set up at the entrance of the Fresno Fright Nights, the Halloween attraction that opened at Island Water Park this month. The contorted bodies are dressed in stripes and polka dots, bright shocks of colored hair atop plastic white faces with wide-smiles of monster teeth. Plug them in and the animatronics come to laughing, snarling life. “They’re all their own characters, with their own names,” says Antonio, an 18-year-old “Halloween enthusiast” who helps design and equip haunted attractions with a collection of scary animatronics that numbers in the hundreds. “They are just so basic and goofy, and I just have to have every single one of them,” he says of the clowns, which are designed and marketed through a company called Seasonal Visions International. Antonio has been collecting nearly his whole life and turned what had been a neighborhood haunt in his front yard into to a year-round gig. He has a partnership with Fresno Fright Nights, but also helped open Scare Factory in Fresno in 2024 and is senior director and specialist manager with the company ElsewhereFX, which tours pop-up Halloween attractions across
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Isabel Bayrakdarian plans a triumphant Fresno return for a special Keyboard concert. You can win a pair of tickets to Friday’s event.
For Isabel Bayrakdarian, the most profound part of her upcoming concert at St. Paul Armenian Church will be her connection with her ancestors and with the audience. “I have a picture of me with my great grandmother, who was part of the mass deportation and survived the genocide,” said Bayrakdarian. “At one point, I looked at the photo and thought ‘Oh my gosh, she was me. She was also an 8 month old on her great grandmother’s lap. What did she sing? What was she like, since we were both named the same? What songs did she sing as a child? Some of them are songs she sang to her children, which got passed on to me. All of this immediate chain to the past was created only through song.”
ABC30 Central Valley
List of 2026 Día de los Muertos events in the Central Valley
Communities around Central California are hosting several events to celebrate Día de los Muertos this year. Here's a list of events happening around the region: FRESNO COUNTY DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION TIME: 11 A.M.- 3 P.M. ADDRESS: Fresno Memorial Gardens - 175 S Cornelia Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 INFO: Join us as we honor and remember our loved ones with a special celebration filled with food, games, community, and cherished memories. Community Altar available starting October 26th. Gone from our sight, but forever in our hearts. 559-268-7823 DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS MOVIE NIGHT: COCO TIME: 6 - 8 P.M. ADDRESS: TEN TAVERN 1177 N WILLOW AVE I NFO: It’s time to celebrate family, music, and tradition at Ten Tavern. Join us November 1, 2026, for a family-friendly Blockbusters and Bites featuring Disney and Pixar’s Coco, paired with a vibrant 8-course dining experience served in sync with the film. Each course is inspired by memorable moments from Miguel’s extraordinary journey through the Land of the Dead, featuring flavors and traditions that honor the spirit of Día de los Muertos. From family recipes and colorful celebrations to sweet treats and a heartwarming finale, this immersive culinary experience unfolds alongside every scene.