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Strathmore, CA · Arts & Culture
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‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’ dazzles Selma audiences
SELMA – The Selma Arts Center was filled with laughter, “awes” and applause as cast members brought its newest production to life. On Sept. 25, the Chimerical Cast opened up SAC’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” With a run time of 1 hour and 40 minutes, this newest show took audiences on an emotional roller coaster with phenomenal acting, quirky musical numbers and active audience participation.
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‘Very bad idea’: County, city officials pushback against library privatization
Community leaders and officials expressed opposition to the potential privatization of the Fresno County Library, citing concerns over accessibility, accountability, and service quality while a formal proposal against the move is scheduled for introduction on October 8th.
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Hot air balloons rise for ClovisFest weekend
CLOVIS, Calif. ( ) – The 51st annual ClovisFest is underway this weekend, shutting down 12 blocks of Old Town Clovis and bringing the community together for two days of festivities. As the sun came up early Saturday morning, so did the hot air balloons for the annual ClovisFest...
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GALLERY: Stride for Hope draws crowd to support donor families and transplant patients
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Nearly 300 people gathered at Woodward Park to participate in the annual Stride for Hope on Saturday. The Stride for Hope event raises funds for organ donor families and transplant recipients. The event included a 5K walk, a kids’ dash, music, guest speakers, and so...
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26 Miles with Kevin: Kearney Mansion
Why did M. Theo. Kearney leave the mansion to the University of California?. In this episode of 26 Miles with Kevin, Kevin Miller takes a journey to the Historic Kearney Mansion west of Fresno. Kevin learned about the history of Kearney Mansion from Candice Pendergrass, VP of Museum Services. Candice...
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ClovisFest this weekend in Old Town Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Thousands of people will be out this weekend in Clovis for the annual ClovisFest & Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. Look up because hot air balloons will lift off from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds at first light. After you enjoy the balloons, head across the...
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Festive Friday, 09/25/26 - Puppet
Local Darkwave artist Puppet performed in Great Day's Studio B for Festive Friday on September 25, 2026. See Puppet performing live Friday night at Procreations Brewery in downtown Fresno and Saturday night at Pine and Palm Brewery in Fresno. Follow Giovann Najeh Mena of Puppet on Facebook and Instagram. ....
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ClovisFest this weekend in Old Town Clovis
CLOVIS, Calif. (FOX26) — Thousands of people will be out this weekend in Clovis for the annual ClovisFest & Hot Air Balloon Fun Fly. Look up because hot air balloons will lift off from the Clovis Rodeo Grounds at first light. FOX26 Reporter Christina Rodriguez with Clovis Chamber of...
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26 Miles with Kevin: Madera Drive-In
MADERA, Calif. (FOX26) — In this episode of 26 Miles with Kevin, FOX26 Host Kevin Miller visited the Madera Drive-In, one of California's oldest drive-ins. The Madera Drive-In operates two screens, and each screen typically shows a double feature. Built in 1948, the Madera Drive-In and the Rubidoux Drive-In...
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‘Hallmark Tradition’: 95th Annual Old Timers’ Day Parade in Madera
MADERA, Calif. ( ) – The Annual Old Timers’ Day Parade is happening Saturday morning in Madera for the 95th time. Parade organizers describe it as “a hallmark tradition that’s widely recognized as one of the. oldest-running parades in the heart of California.”. The parade starts...
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Made by Hand: Stockton Fine Arts Festival Puts Local and Northern California Artists in the Spotlight
In a season dominated by online shopping, mass-produced gifts and next-day delivery, a longtime Stockton arts tradition is offering something decidedly different: art made by hand. The San Joaquin Potters Guild Fine Arts Festival returns Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, 2026, bringing ceramic and glass artists together with...
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Get Your (Nightcrawler) Library Card: It’s National Library Card Sign Up Month
Did you know that September is National Library Card Sign Up Month? The month was chosen because it lines up with the start of the school year – libraries are a huge resource for students, so it’s the perfect time to make sure kids and their parents have cards and know about everything available to them through their local library system.