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Good day Clovis! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Clovis toy theft isn’t stopping holiday giving
  • What Clovis-based social services want parents to know before February hearings
  • How a Clovis ag teacher just earned statewide recognition and cash

Also on today's calendar: Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Clovis and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 43 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds breaking, temps: high: 44, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Fog in the morning; hazy sun, with a high of 51 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boxes of toys for charity taken from local car dealership; People can still donate to Toys for Tots (abc30.com) — Two people allegedly walked off with boxes of Toys for Tots donations from Hedricks Chevrolet in Clovis, but the dealership and volunteers say the holiday toy drive is still going strong. Staff have added a code word for pickups and are urging residents to drop off new, unwrapped toys by December 17 to help local kids.
   

2. Public Notices 12/10/2025 (thebusinessjournal.com) — Several new legal notices list the Fresno County Department of Social Services office on West Ashlan in Clovis as the contact point for upcoming juvenile court hearings that could terminate parental rights. The same public notice package also details multiple Fresno-area foreclosure auctions and probate filings, offering important dates and locations if you’re affected by these properties or cases.
   

3. Agriculture leaders honored with Young Farmers & Ranchers awards (thedesertreview.com) — A Clovis agriculture teacher, Brendan Black of Clovis East High School, was named a finalist in the statewide Young Farmers & Ranchers Discussion Meet, earning a $1,000 prize. The competition, held during the California Farm Bureau’s annual meeting, honored young leaders from across the state for their work in farming, ranching, and agricultural advocacy.
   

4. Feather Alert issued for man from Fresno area. What to do if you see him (fresnobee.com) — A statewide Feather Alert is active for 34-year-old Cyrus Williams-Price, last seen on November 19 at Clovis Community Hospital and known to stay near Shaw Avenue in Fresno. Authorities say he may be medically vulnerable due to bipolar disorder and is believed to be on foot. Residents around Clovis and Fresno are urged to stay alert and report any sightings to police.
   

5. Man sentenced to 18 years for killing estranged wife in Clovis shooting (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Clovis man has been sentenced to 18 years to life in prison for killing his estranged wife at their Clovis home while their five children were inside. Family members described their ongoing grief in court, and the judge highlighted the community’s loss. A GoFundMe for the children remains active to help support their needs.
   

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  • PLEASE keep an eye out!
    Our young cat escaped last night. She has never been outside since being rescued from the gutter at a few weeks old. My husband found her when he was… (Nextdoor Old Town)
  • hi, our dog got out this morning around 10am and we haven’t been able to find him.
    his name is simba, he doesn’t have a dog tag but he has a green collar. please contact me if you see him. (Nextdoor Willow/Nees)
  • Clovis Unified School District posted a job opening for Head Coach, Boys' Tennis - Clovis South High School, Inside/Outside, (Substitutes May Apply), 2025/26 SY in Clovis. Apply here.
  • Smart & Final posted a job opening for Service Clerk - 807 Clovis in Clovis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clovis here.

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