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Hey hey Fresno! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can help a Fresno baker rebuild after devastating fire
  • What led to the eight-hour police standoff in Northeast Fresno?
  • How are Fresno's Hispanic entrepreneurs overcoming a low national ranking?

Also on today's calendar: Just The Tips Comedy Show headlining Julian Gonzalez and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 57.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fresno family seeks help after fire destroys home, catering business (abc30.com) — A Fresno family is asking the community for help after a recent fire destroyed their garage, most of their belongings, and the equipment for Sandra Cisneros' home-based baking business, far beyond what insurance will cover. Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe and are also seeking clothing donations for the couple's three young children as they work to rebuild their home and livelihood.
   

2. Armed robbery suspect arrested after 8-hour standoff at Northeast Fresno home (abc30.com) — An armed robbery suspect was arrested after barricading himself for about eight hours in a Northeast Fresno home, shutting down part of Gettysburg Avenue between First and Fresno streets. Police say he robbed a nearby AutoZone at gunpoint before retreating to the house, where SWAT eventually took him into custody; officers are still searching for the weapon and asking Fresno residents with information to come forward.
   

3. Fresno ranks low for Hispanic entrepreneurs (thebusinessjournal.com) — Fresno's ranking near the bottom of a national study on conditions for Hispanic entrepreneurs highlights ongoing challenges for local business owners, especially around purchasing power. Local groups like the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation are expanding training, grants, and women-focused programs to help Hispanic and Latina entrepreneurs formalize businesses, access funding, and build generational wealth for their families in the Fresno area.
   

4. Presley Cooper Named Durango Boots National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship Winner (rfdtv.com) — A Fresno State agricultural business student, Presley Cooper, has been awarded a $30,000 Durango Boots National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship, supporting the rest of her undergraduate studies. Based in Fresno while competing in collegiate rodeo, she plans to continue into agricultural law, using the award to ease years of schooling and stay active in the Western and rodeo community.
   

5. Fresno State ranks among the best universities for tuition, tax dollars. Find out why (hanfordsentinel.com) — Fresno State has been ranked 11th nationally for delivering strong tuition and tax dollar value, with especially good access and affordability for students from families earning under $75,000. The university reports high graduation rates, relatively low average debt, major financial aid awards, and new affordable housing, making it an attractive option for Fresno-area students weighing college choices close to home.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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