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What you need to know: California and the City of Fresno today reached an agreement which would allow Fresno to better work with the state to address unsheltered homelessness on state right of ways within its city limits.

FRESNO – California announced today that the City of Fresno has entered into an agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to help clear encampments that migrate onto state rights of way in the city. Through the delegated maintenance agreement, the city will be able to directly conduct removal operations, streamlining its partnerships with the state to address homelessness and assist those living in encampments. This partnership will support the removal along sections of state highways in Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties. Fresno joins 22 other cities that have already worked with the state in these efforts.

I’m grateful for our partnership with the City of Fresno as we unite to enhance public safety and set a pathway toward stable housing for those experiencing homelessness. Together, with cities across the state, we’re proving that coordinated, compassionate action delivers real results.

Governor Gavin Newsom

The agreement aligns with Governor Newsom’s multi-pronged approach that is reshaping how homelessness is addressed in our state. Last month, the Governor’s SAFE Taskforce partnered with Fresno to clear encampments on Highway 180 in Fresno, which had attracted 50 people at a time, and a residential neighborhood —ultimately placing installations to prevent repopulation. In coordination with the city officials, community fairs were held to help connect unhoused individuals with housing, medical care, drug treatment, counseling, and other critical services.

The SAFE taskforce has now cleared encampments in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Diego–with more to come.

B-Roll and SOTs from Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and Caltrans Dist. 6 Assistant Director Michael Navarro SAFE Taskforce Encampment Cleanup.

“Under Governor Newsom’s leadership, we are building stronger and safer communities with our local partners, providing those in need with an opportunity for shelter and wraparound services,” said California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin.

“Fresno has worked hard to clean up our freeways and restore pride in the way our city looks. This agreement allows us to protect the progress we’ve made, keep these areas beautiful, and ensure that our city remains a place we can all be proud of,” said Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer. “By maintaining what we’ve already cleaned up, we’re honoring the investment our community has made in making Fresno a cleaner, safer city for everyone.”

The joint partnership

California and Fresno have entered into an agreement called a Delegated Maintenance Agreement (DMA), which streamlines the process of clearing encampments located on state rights-of-way within city limits by authorizing the city to conduct removal operations directly. To assure transparency, accountability and accurate reimbursement costs, the pact requires Fresno to conduct encampment cleanups and maintenance activities in a manner aligned with state and local policies. Additionally, the DMA obligates the city to execute the same reporting procedures that Caltrans uses during its encampment removal operations.

Cleanup operations will continue to prioritize encampments that pose health and safety risks, such as those located near active traffic lanes, confined spaces, unstable structures, or areas where unhoused individuals face a heightened risk of injury.

Under the agreement, city maintenance and landscape crews will be responsible for removing litter, debris, weeds and resolving encampments located in designated state rights-of-way. Similar agreements have been established between Caltrans and the cities of San Francisco, San Jose and San Diego.

These agreements complement state efforts that have been underway for years. Since July of 2021, Caltrans has removed more than 19,000 encampments on the state right-of-way and collected approximately 354,000 cubic yards of litter and debris—enough to fill more than 8,000 shipping containers. Since July 1, 2024 alone, Caltrans has removed 81 encampments in Fresno and cleared more than 1,150 cubic yards (equivalent of 48 garbage trucks) of waste and debris, a 58% increase from the previous year.

Strategies that work

Governor Newsom is the first Governor to make addressing homelessness – an issue decades in the making – a top priority. Since taking office in 2019, the Governor has created unprecedented policy and structural changes in state government to help California better address its housing and homelessness crises, including additional and unprecedented support for local governments, stronger accountability and enforcement, transformational changes to mental health services and state government, and groundbreaking reforms to create more housing, faster than ever before.

The CSU-Bakersfield Roadrunners and the Fresno State Bulldogs meet Sunday in college basketball action from the Save Mart Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a CSU-Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Fresno State Bulldogs prediction.

CSU-Bakersfield Roadrunners Recap

The CSU-Bakersfield Roadrunners come into this game looking to rebound from an 89-59 loss at the hands of Florida State last time out to sit at 3-4 this season. After this game, CSU-Bakersfield will head on the road for a game against CSU-Northridge.

Roadrunners Drop 3 Of Last 4

Dailin Smith leads the Roadrunners in scoring with 15.6 PPG while CJ Hardy has 14.3 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 2.6 APG to lead the Roadrunners in the assist department so far this season. Ronald Jessamy has 11.4 PPG with a team-high 7 RPG to lead CSU-Bakersfield in rebounding and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for CSU-Bakersfield so far this season. AJ George has added 7.9 PPG and 4.3 RPG as well for the Roadrunners this season. As a team, CSU-Bakersfield is averaging 71.7 PPG on 41.5% shooting from the field, 27.9% from three and 68.2% from the foul line so far this season.

Fresno State Bulldogs Recap

The Fresno State Bulldogs come into this game looking to add on to their 76-53 win over Pepperdine last time out to sit at 6-2 this season. After this game, Fresno State will head on the road for a matchup with Arkansas.

Bulldogs Win 4 Straight

Jake Heidbreder leads Fresno State in scoring with 20 PPG along with 3.1 RPG and 2.9 APG while Zaon Collins has 14.6 PPG with 4.8 RPG and a team-high 5.9 APG to lead Fresno State in assists. DeShawn Gory has 10 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Fresno State so far this season while Jac Mani has 8.3 PPG with 3 RPG and Wilson Jacques has a team-high 5.8 RPG to lead Fresno State in rebounding up to this point in the year. As a team, Fresno State is averaging 78.1 PPG on 49.3% shooting from the field, 32.8% from three and 68.5% from the foul line so far this season.

Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners @ Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends: November 30, 2025

CSU-Bakersfield Roadrunners vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction

I’m on Fresno State here. I just think the Bulldogs have been the more impressive side so far this season and this is a revenge spot for Fresno State after CSU-Bakersfield kicked their butts last year. The Roadrunners just don’t have consistent enough scoring for me to think they’ll be able to compete here so give me Fresno State at home in this one.

Need to do some last-minute shopping on Thanksgiving Day?

Here’s your guide to which Fresno-area businesses are open and closed for the holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27 — from supermarkets and pharmacies to retailers.

The Fresno Bee vetted this list by calling store locations and compiling information from the business’ websites.

Holiday hours can vary by location, so check with your local store before heading out.

When are grocery stores open in Fresno on Thanksgiving Day?

Here’s when local grocery stores will be open on Thursday for Thanksgiving Day, as well as which stores will not be open:

Which supermarkets have special holiday hours?

In some cases, holiday hours at local supermarkets vary by vacation, The Bee found.

Here’s when Grocery Outlet, Savemart and WinCo Foods stores in the Fresno area will be open on Thursday for Thanksgiving:

Grocery Outlet:

Which local pharmacies are open on Thanksgiving Day?

Here are open hours for pharmacies in the Fresno area on Thanksgiving Day:

CVS: Open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or closed, depending on store location.

Target: Closed

Walmart: Closed

Walgreens: Closed

Which local shopping malls are open Thanksgiving Day in Fresno?

Fresno has two popular malls: River Park Shopping Center and Fashion Fair.

Fashion Fair will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving Day.

Most of the stores at River Park Shopping Center will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving Day, though the following restaurants will be open for the holiday:

Regal movie theater will be open all day on Thanksgiving.

What’s closed on Thanksgiving Day in Fresno?

Several government offices, including post offices and public libraries, and most banks are closed on Thursday in the Fresno area for Thanksgiving Day.

Package delivery company FedEx is also closed for the holiday.

SONOMA COUNTY, CA - the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 3.7 magnitude quake jolted near The Geysers Thursday morning.

It was reported that a tremor shook the region at 4:21 a.m. The epicenter was located roughly 2 miles southeast of The Geysers, above sea level. Seismologists first reported it as a 4.1 event, but later downgraded it to 3.7.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 27 online responses from individuals indicating that they felt the quake. According to the USGS DYFI report, weak shaking was registered and residents in cities like Hidden Valley Lake and Middletown reported experiencing the tremor.

Earthquakes last week

In the past week, three quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in the area. The strongest, a 3.9 magnitude quake, rattled in the same region three days earlier.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

What to know about earthquakes

Magnitude measures the energy released at the source of the earthquake, the U. S. Geological Survey says. It replaces the old Richter scale. Quakes between 2.5 and 5.4 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause much damage, according to Michigan Tech. Earthquakes below 2.5 magnitude are seldom felt by most people.

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches. They can happen anywhere, but are most common in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Puerto Rico and Washington, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage.

What to do during an earthquake

If an earthquake strikes, it's best to protect yourself right away. Here are tips from experts:

If you're in a car: Pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.

If you're in bed: Turn face-down and cover your head with a pillow.

If you're outdoors: Stay away from buildings. Don't go inside.

If you're inside: Stay and don't run outdoors. Stay away from doorways.

The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say. "Wherever you are, drop down to your hands and knees and hold onto something sturdy," officials say. "If you're using a wheelchair or walker with a seat, make sure your wheels are locked and remain seated until the shaking stops." Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible. If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows. Once under a table, officials say you should hold on with one hand and be ready to move with it.

"There can be serious hazards after an earthquake, such as damage to the building, leaking gas and water lines, or downed power lines," officials say. "Expect aftershocks to follow the main shock of an earthquake. Be ready to Drop, Cover, and Hold On if you feel an aftershock."

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey

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Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 27.

In observance of the holiday, several Fresno–area businesses and services — from grocery stores and pharmacies to banks and government offices — are switching to holiday hours or closing entirely.

What does that mean for garbage collection? Will Thanksgiving delay trash pickup in Fresno?

What about Christmas, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day?

Here’s what to know:

Which holidays will affect trash pickup in Fresno?

The city of Fresno delays trash pickup by one day for the following holidays depending on which day of the week they fall:

Will my garbage be hauled away on Thanksgiving?

“There will be no residential solid waste collection on Thursday due to the Thanksgiving holiday,” the city of Fresno said in a Facebook post.

If your trash is normally picked up on Thursday, you’ll see the garbage truck on Friday instead, the city explained.

“All Friday trash pick-up will be shifted to Saturday,” the city said its Facebook post.

How will Christmas affect garbage collection?

Christmas will also delay trash pickup in Fresno, according to the city.

In 2025, Christmas Day falls on Thursday, Dec. 25.

Customers who normally have their garbage picked up on Thursday will get trash hauled away on Friday, Dec. 26, instead.

Meanwhile, the city will delay waste collection normally scheduled for Friday to Saturday, Dec. 27.

Will New Year’s Day impact waste collection?

New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, falls on a Thursday in 2026.

If the city of Fresno usually hauls away your trash on Thursday, you’ll get your garbage picked up on Friday, Jan. 2, instead.

Friday trash pickup will be shifted to Saturday, Jan. 3, due to the holiday.

Do I have to sort my trash in Fresno?

The city of Fresno has required residents to separate their trash into three separate bins since 2022, The Fresno Bee previously reported.

The blue container is for recyclable materials including aluminum cans, glass containers, cardboard, and juice cartons, according to the Cleanup Fresno County website.

The green container is for organic waste including food scraps and yard trimmings, and the gray garbage container is for all other trash.

There are no penalties for sorting trash and recycling incorrectly, according The Bee’s archives.

What are the rules for putting away garbage bins?

That changes when it comes to putting your bins back, though.

Residents can face fines between $50 and $200 for failing to put their bins away in an appropriate amount of time.

Garbage bins can be placed on the curb after 6 p.m. the day before trash pickup, and must be out there no later than 5:30 a.m. on the day your trash is typically collected.

Bins must be “put away and out of view from the street” no later than 8 p.m. on the day it’s collected, the city said.

“Carts left out on non-service days not only create an unsightly appearance in our neighborhoods, but they can also be a safety hazard or can be stolen if left out,” the city said on its website.

If you’re late to place your cart at the curb and miss your service more than two times, a skip fee may appear on your utility bill, the city said.

If a trash bin is broken, it can be replaced through the FresGo app or city website by submitting a request for a replacement container.

The Fresno Bee’s Fernanda Galan contributed to this story.