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Fresno
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno is preparing for Easter weekend as families gather at parks, with Woodward Park opening at 6 a.m. and other sites at 7 a.m. The city will add 88 staff (for maintenance and managing pavilion reservations) to help handle increased traffic and protect park facilities. ABC30
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ringling Bros. & Bailey Circus returns to Fresno this summer at the Save Mart Center from July 2 to 5, featuring high-energy acts, jaw-dropping stunts and an interactive pre-show experience. The event will also showcase a live musical mashup with rising country star Maddox Batson. KMPH
- ➤ NFL star Josh Allen and actress Hailee Steinfeld welcomed their baby girl on Thursday, Apr. 2 near Fresno, as announced in Steinfeld’s newsletter (Beau Society). They married in early 2025 after announcing the pregnancy last December. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno writers have revived Scrub Jay Press to publish an anthology of 60 local voices with plans to release it in February 2027 — they will also hold a release party for Wild Blue Zine Volume 3 at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Judging by the Cover bookstore. Fresnoland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State opened the first on-campus commercial winery, where students learn enology + winemaking through hands-on work with grapes, lab tests and bottling. The student-run project produced 21 award-winning varieties in 2025 and boosted career prospects. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno Unified will no longer cover travel, stay, or entry fees for academic competitions at Edison + Bullard high schools due to a $77M budget gap. School officials warn the change may limit student participation and force reliance on school funds or fundraising for out-of-area events. GV Wire
- ➤ The new SJV PRIME (first BS-to-MD program) at UC Merced is set to create a pathway for local students to train as doctors in partnership with UC San Francisco and UCSF Fresno, with the first cohort attending the Medical Education Building opening fall 2026 to help meet the healthcare shortage. ABC30
- ➤ Candidates for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools explained their plans for enhancing academics and campus policies during a public forum hosted by The Maddy Institute on Thursday night in Fresno, and they detailed ideas on improving accountability and expanding bilingual education. KMPH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, strong winds swept through Fresno at Roeding Park, threatening newly planted cotton crops and intensifying allergic reactions as dust, pollen, and soil spread across the Valley. Health experts advise residents to limit outdoor exposure (for example, by rinsing nasal passages) to lower health risks. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno County firefighters contained a 45-acre wildland fire near Highway 33 and Palmer Avenue (north of Coalinga) Thursday afternoon with no injuries and are investigating the cause. GV Wire
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Alberto Crane (a former UFC fighter and Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion) released his book All In: Lessons on and off the Mat on Thursday, April 2, detailing his battle with multiple sclerosis. The book shares his journey toward resilience in Fresno. ABC30
- ➤ U.S. agencies announced they will monitor microplastics & pharmaceuticals in drinking water to assess health risks and shape future rules under the Safe Drinking Water Act; officials say the move could improve water safeguards in communities like Fresno. GV Wire
- ➤ FDA and CDC investigators began testing Raw Farm’s unpasteurized cheddar cheese on Thursday, March 26 after allegations of E. coli contamination emerged, even as owner Mark McAfee denied that the product made people sick. GV Wire
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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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Horn Studio Recital
7:30-9 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online ticket sales only — Experience an elegant evening of musical talent from Fresno State's horn studio.
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Gavyn Rylan Tapp Junior Woodwind Recital
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online ticket purchase required — Experience a lively performance by junior woodwind students at Fresno State.
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Mattie Spink Junior Student Cello Recital
12:30-1:20 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticket sales online only — Experience the talent of junior cellists at this inspiring recital.
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Lydia Thompson Harp Student Recital
5-6:15 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticket sales online only — Experience the melodic talents of Lydia Thompson in this captivating harp recital.
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Bowling for Babies Tournament
11 AM – 6 PM — Bulldog Bowl — Registration fee applies — Participate in strikes and smiles while supporting infant health initiatives in the Central Valley.
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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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