Fresno, CA news on Saturday, October 17, 2026

In Fresno, CA on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Fresno warming to 92°F today; basketball and football this weekend. Also: Small 2.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Canyondam in the region this morning; Valley Children's Hospital lockdown lifted after no threat was found. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with a high of 92°F and low of 59°F; light winds.

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Headlines

Small 2.1 magnitude earthquake recorded near Canyondam in the region this morning.Fresno Bee · Oct 17, 2:09 AM

News & local government

Fresno County unemployment fell while state rate remained steady.GV Wire · Oct 16, 9:57 AM

Safety & emergencies

Valley Children's Hospital lockdown lifted after no threat was found.KMPH Fox 26 · Oct 16, 3:08 PM

Events & going out

Jason Aldean tickets on sale now for Save Mart Center show.TicketNews · Oct 15, 1:23 PM
Whole Vine Festival at Fresno State celebrates local wine and grape culture.GV Wire · Oct 16, 8:15 AM
Ballots and Brews event October 30 brings together Fresno politicos from all sides.Fresnoland · Oct 15, 3:48 PM

Food & drink

Libelula restaurant taking over Tokyo Garden location in Fresno.NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Oct 15, 5:06 PM

Health & care

Flu clinic locations available across Central California for vaccination.ABC30 Fresno · Oct 15, 1:45 PM

Sports

Hoover vs Edison boys varsity basketball November 17 at Fresno venues.NFHS Network · Oct 15, 2:03 PM
Sunnyside JV Football played at Bullard today in high school matchup.MaxPreps · Oct 17, 2:47 AM
Former Hanford High standout now leads Fresno City College football.NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Oct 16, 2:21 PM

Culture & arts

70-year-old photographer won Best of Show award at Big Fresno Fair.KMPH Fox 26 · Oct 16, 12:11 PM

Community & volunteering

Tower District library is finally being built after years of community advocacy.NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts · Oct 15, 2:34 PM
Free self-care event bringing together Fresno's small beauty businesses.The Business Journal · Oct 16, 12:36 AM

Nature & environment

Prescribed fires Grant Grove Fall and Cedar Grove Brush Dump remain contained in Fresno County.Fresno Bee · Oct 16, 1:50 PM

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