Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration is open for Beautify Fresno's Great American Cleanup (Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. across 25 city sites). The event includes a post-cleanup party and groups can sign up until Monday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. to help clean up for America’s 250th birthday. KMPH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A Planet Fitness on Shaw Avenue in Clovis has remained closed since March 17 after the city ruled its entryway unsafe; the city installed a temporary safety fence + the gym advises members to use other locations until repairs are complete. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno County ordered Tacos El Cabezon on Shaw and Maroa to stop serving customers mid-February after citing permitting issues and rising traffic. Owner Armando Arias laid off seven employees and launched a petition to ease rules for small businesses + he now awaits potential changes. KMPH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ John Volanthen, renowned for his role in the 2018 Thai cave rescue of 12 boys & their coach, will share his firsthand experiences today at 7 p.m. at Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall on the Clovis North High School campus during the San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture series. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Del Mar Elementary will partner with local nonprofit Success From Within to award monthly $10 scholarships to students, aiming to boost achievement in academics, behavior and attendance. The program, now in its second year, may expand to other schools next season. GV Wire
- ➤ Central Unified has opened The Giving Pantry at El Capitan Middle School to serve nearly 700 students and families, offering shelf-stable food and clothing via appointments. School officials plan a spring listening session to address rising needs — aiming to boost stability amid challenging times. ABC30
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Forest Service’s High Sierra Ranger District will conduct a prescribed burn near Camp Sierra today between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Safety personnel will oversee the operation to reduce wildfire risk and manage vegetation. GV Wire
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Local financial experts advised Fresno residents on Monday, Mar. 23 to review spending and set up an emergency fund as part of a spring cleaning for their finances. The guidance helps ease money stress and encourages a fresh start in personal finance. ABC30
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Rent Cafe study shows 1 in 4 Gen Z adults own a home in Fresno today as stable prices and robust wages make joining the housing market easier compared to coastal areas; Business Intelligence Manager Doug Ressler noted Fresno leads Bakersfield in young homeownership. ABC30
- ➤ A 2025 renter migration report by Apartment List shows 39% of renters are searching for new homes, with 40% of Fresno users considering a move (data from March 23); many are eyeing Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco as top destinations. ABC30
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Jonathan Lee Student Recital
7:30-9 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Tickets available online only — Attend a string recital showcasing talented students from Fresno State School of Music.
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Brass and Woodwind Student Recital
5-6:30 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening showcasing talented brass and woodwind students from Fresno State.
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United Health Centers Foundation Fun Run
9:05 AM — Art of Life Healing Garden — Entry fee details pending — Sprint through the scenic loop while supporting community health initiatives.
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Holy Watr Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying performance by Holywatr in an intimate setting.
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Los Del Puerto & Jose Modesto Concert
9:00 – 11:59 PM — Los Arcos Night Club & Restaurant — Tickets selling fast — Experience a night of vibrant regional music with thrilling live performances.
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Percussion Ensemble Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — $10.00 - $20.00 — Experience captivating rhythms and beats from talented percussionists.
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Matthew Kerber Woodwind Student Recital
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience captivating performances from talented woodwind students at Fresno State.
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Tribute to Mägo de Oz
9:00 PM — Marlo's Club and Mexican Restaurant — Ticket required — Experience a night filled with the vibrant sounds of Mägo de Oz tribute performance.
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Aleks Syntek Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Book your tickets — Experience an electrifying night with the chart-topping talent of Aleks Syntek.
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The Operas of Mozart
2:30-5 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — $5.00 - $15.00 — Experience the timeless scenes from Mozart's celebrated operas, including Le nozze di Figaro and Cosi fan tutte.
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Sea and Skye: The Fresno Aquarium Drone Light Show
A family-friendly, drive-in evening where 200 drones bring ocean life to the night in a 12–14 minute choreographed show produced by Skye Dreams. Food trucks and other activities.
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