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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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Professional Hockey Returns to Fresno
Here are the morning’s top stories on Monday, November 9, 2026. Monterey County has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement calling out federal activity on county-owned property. The California Coastal Commission has voted to allow transportation authorities to build a quarter-mile-long seawall to protect the coastal...
Hanford Sentinel
YourCentralValley.com
Fresno tables SEDA indefinitely, citing election results: ‘Just about every single candidate said no’
The City of Fresno announced on Thursday that it is tabling the South East Development Area (SEDA) plan following election results that indicated strong voter opposition to the project.
YourCentralValley.com
‘Declining enrollment’: What Happens to Fresno Unified if SEDA Passes?
Opponents of the SEDA project argued that the planned annexation and development of 9,000 acres in southeast Fresno could lead to school closures and funding losses due to declining enrollment in local school districts.
fresnoland.org
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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The Fresno Bee
City Council looking to hike utility rates in Fresno. How much extra, and how to protest
Fresno’s residential ratepayers could soon face utility rate hikes for the first time in nearly a decade. The City Council voted 5-2 Thursday to begin the public hearing process for water and sewer rate increases that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2027, and run through 2031. Under the current water rate structure, the average monthly water bill for most Fresno households is $47.48, and for wastewater, $25.75. The city’s water rates have not been raised in over eight years, and wastewater rates have not increased in 16 years. Water rates would rise by 27% in small annual increases over five years under the proposal, and wastewater rates would increase by 22% over the same timeframe. In 2027, water rates would begin to rise by $1.77. By 2031, the total increase would be $12.83. For wastewater, rates would dip by $0.95 to begin with, and then climb by $5.55 in 2031. Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer’s administration has been preparing to bring forward rate hikes for a while. In a February interview with The Bee, Dyer said the city had begun to see a significant water and wastewater deficit and was going to be “in the red” within the next 12
mercedcountytimes.com
Honoring veterans who continue to serve our community
“Once a veteran, always in service,” they say. Well, they might as well be talking about Eugene “Bud” Gantney of Merced. Bud is an unwavering patriot whose indomitable spirit has guided an incredibly full and resilient life, seasoned by history. You can’t help but admire the man...
KMPH.com
City attorney requests formal investigation of Fresno councilman for alleged misconduct
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz submitted an open letter on Friday to Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza requesting the council authorize an investigation into Councilman Miguel Arias and the District 3 Office. It comes after Councilman Arias called for an independent investigation into Janz...
midvalleytimes.com
Selma color run returns after near cancellation
SELMA — Residents will splash downtown with color during the city’s annual 5K Run and Walk, which returns for a third consecutive year after nearly being canceled due to low registration. The annual event is a noncompetitive two lap race that invites friends and families to walk or...
yourcentralvalley.com
Dyer’s ‘Measure D’ is gaining, while Fresno County’s ‘Measure S’ is not, results show
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – The long and complicated road toward Measure S continues, even after the ballots have been cast, with initial results in from the Fresno County Elections Office showing 53% against the transportation improvement act. Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig says the legislation to replace Measure...