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Dru Hill Sets 2027 “History Of R&B” Tour
Dru Hill has announced their 2027 “The History of R&B Tour.” Universal Attractions Agency’s Adam Zagor and Joel Brandes booked the tour exclusively. The new trek is “a high-impact, multimedia concert experience powered by cinematic production that will bring audiences the iconic hits and era-defining moments of R&B’s musical journey, plus their own hits, in a bold, immersive live experience,” a press release reads. The all-new live experience premieres on Jan. 16, at the Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Fresno, then hits casinos and theaters nationwide, including Yaamava, Foxwoods Resort, Paramount Baltimore, and Texas Trust CU Theatre.
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Veterans Day events and discounts for Valley vets
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Wednesday, Nov. 11th is Veterans Day, a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served to protect our freedoms. Below are a few events happening to show appreciation for their service and sacrifice. Many local and national restaurants and retailers also...
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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Sanger honors local veterans with street fair celebration
SANGER — Decades apart, Sanger residents Lee Delap, Robert “Bob” Hoffman and Elaine Lynn each served long careers in the military. Delap served six years in the U.S. Army, including a 1969 deployment to South Vietnam with the First Infantry Division, where he earned the Bronze Star. Hoffman spent more than 28 years in the Army, serving in Germany before deploying to Iraq and retiring in 2008. Lynn, a former Clovis Unified teacher, served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II and recently received the Congressional Gold Medal for her service.
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Golden Eagles win 2026 CCAA Tournament Championship!
POMONA -- Cal State LA's women's soccer team added another championship to its history Saturday, rallying past UC Merced, 3-1, to capture the program's fourth California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament title at Kellogg Stadium. Carisia Raygoza scored the equalizer late in the first half before Celine Gehrig and Briana Chagolla...
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LitHop and the diverse artistic culture of the Central Valley
In early October, hundreds of poets and writers came together for the Fresno LitHop Festival. There were writers from the Central Valley, such as Bakersfield and Visalia, but also many writers from cities as far as San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles. LitHop allowed for more than 160 writers from throughout the West Coast to have a place to share their work with the world around them.
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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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Review: ‘Water for elephants’ brought circus magic to Fresno
Based on the bestselling novel by Sara Gruen, “Water for Elephants” is a beautiful story filled with music, singing, dancing and acrobatics. The story follows both a young and an older version of Jacob Jankowski, who was orphaned during the Great Depression, which kept him from finishing veterinary school.
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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.