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What's up Firebaugh! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Firebaugh mom beat ICE detention and won a green card
  • How new Fresno County housing plans could shape Firebaugh’s future

Also on today's calendar: Fresno Christian vs Firebaugh.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, then some sun, with a high of 46 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Friday: Fog, then some sun, temps: high: 50, low: 38.
  • Saturday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Firebaugh woman detained by ICE released, received permanent resident status (yourcentralvalley.com) — A Firebaugh mother of four who was detained by ICE in October is now back home and has received permanent resident status. Local and regional leaders, including Assemblymember Esmeralda Soria, had pushed for her release while her attorney criticized the conditions at the Kern County detention facility. Her case highlights both the challenges and possibilities within today’s immigration system.
   

• Fresno County Economic Forecast: Housing opportunities to expand? (thebusinessjournal.com) — Firebaugh is specifically named as one of the Fresno County communities where Fresno Housing is planning future affordable housing projects, alongside San Joaquin and Kerman. The broader forecast points to hundreds of new or rehabbed units countywide in 2026, driven by migration from the coast and ongoing policy debates over growth and state mandates.
   

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    Saturday December 20
  • Fresno Christian vs Firebaugh
    Firebaugh High School , 1976 Morris Kyle Dr , Firebaugh
    4:00 pm
    • Monday December 22
  • Firebaugh: Kids Take and Make Craft
    Firebaugh Neighborhood Library , 1315 O Street , Firebaugh

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  • Hey, it's Jose with Big Boss Hauling!
    We're ready to tackle any trash or junk cluttering up your space! Call or text us at (559) 492-8516 (Nextdoor Firebaugh)
  • Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified School District posted a job opening for DPHS Girls Track Head Coach 2025-2026 School Year in Dos Palos. Apply here.
  • Dollar General Corporation posted a job opening for STORE FOOD MANAGER - DG MKT in DOS PALOS, CA S13437 in Dos Palos. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Firebaugh here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chowchilla

  • CA Man Accused Of Raping Woman In Montgomery County (patch.com)
  • These wild mushrooms have sickened Californians. Here's how to forage safely. (sanluisobispo.com)
  • Yosemite Sugar Pine Railroad unveils Holiday Magic Train (yourcentralvalley.com)

Madera

  • Man accused of killing Fresno bicyclist in 2022 crash appears in court. (abc30.com)
  • Supervisor shuffle: Kerman mayor and Fresno councilman want seat vacated for assembly run (kmph.com)

Ok Firebaugh! 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

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