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Good morning Fresno! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dolly Parton is putting free books in Fresno mailboxes
  • How will Fresno State's new Forge hub boost local jobs?
  • How one Fresno student's tip may have stopped a school attack

Also on today's calendar: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sun and areas of high clouds, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 98 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How did Dolly Parton leave her mark on Fresno County? (yourcentralvalley.com) — Families across Fresno County can enroll children under five in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which is already mailing free books to more than 13,000 local kids and aiming for 25,000 by year two. Backed by $400,000 in local funds matched by the state, the First Five of Fresno County–run program is helping address low third-grade reading levels with monthly, age-appropriate books delivered right to homes.
   

2. Fresno State receives $4.36M to launch The Forge (thebusinessjournal.com) — Fresno State is getting $4.36 million to build The Forge, a new innovation hub that will help local entrepreneurs prototype and commercialize advanced manufacturing, ag-tech, and biotech ideas. Backed by California Jobs First, the project ties Fresno State, Fresno County EDC, and the cities of Fresno and Clovis into a broader Central Valley manufacturing push aimed at creating local jobs and keeping startups here.
   

3. Student helps prevent planned 9/11 'mass stabbing' at a Fresno high school (yourcentralvalley.com) — A Fresno student's decision to speak up helped police arrest a suspect accused of planning a mass stabbing at Duncan High School on September 11. The warning message was shared among students, a parent, and then Fresno Police, who say that chain of communication likely prevented an attack on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
   

4. New details emerge as accused killers of Clovis educator appear in court (abc30.com) — A married couple accused in the death of Clovis educator Geoff Bernardi made their first appearance before a Fresno County judge, with arraignment delayed until early September. Authorities say the pair were arrested in Mexico and returned to Fresno County, as Bernardi's family and other men alleging past conflicts with Misty Gomez watched closely while the suspects remain jailed on high bail.
   

5. Suspect in Fresno Courthouse Park stabbing appears before judge (abc30.com) — A man accused of stabbing a prosecutor in Downtown Fresno's Courthouse Park appeared briefly in court, where his arraignment was postponed and a defense attorney appointed. As the victim recovers from three stab wounds, the Fresno County Sheriff has increased patrols around the courthouse and is exploring allowing certain legal staff to carry concealed weapons in county facilities.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 27
  • Betty Rodriguez: Yoga at the Library
    Betty Rodriguez Regional Library BRR Meeting Room
    10:30 am
  • Girls Golf v Hoover @ Airways
    Bullard Fresno, CA 93704
    2:00 pm
  • G Tennis @ Buchanan
    Bullard Fresno, CA 93704
    3:00 pm
  • F/JV/V Girls VB @ Kingsburg
    Bullard Fresno, CA 93704
    4:00 pm
    • Friday August 28
  • V Girls VB @ Clovis Tournament
    Bullard Fresno, CA 93704
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just wanted to say, I love my life.
    I have a great family, great job, and wish nothing but the best for the people of Fresno. That's it. (Nextdoor Pinedale, Herndon Ingram)
  • Eastern Madera SPCA has an adoption center outside of Oakhurst.
    They have wonderful dogs ready for adoption. We just got a poodle mix there. We got her when she was shaved and hair is just starting to grow in (Nextdoor Van Ness/Pleasant Estates)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for United Airlines Ramp Agent in Fresno. Apply here.
  • Tutor Perini Corporation posted a job opening for Quality Control Clerk in Fresno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fresno here.

Ok Fresno! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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