Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
Good morning, Fresno.
The Madera Elks Lodge served a $15 tri tip lunch Sunday to raise funds for the family of 29 year old Erick Velazquez, who was fatally shot inside a Madera Walgreens on March 31 — authorities say Narciso Fernandez is accused of the murder and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 6.
Fresno Police say that on Saturday evening a couple (in their early 20s) was shot while parked near Delmar and Griffith avenues; they drove to an In-N-Out on Blackstone and Ashlan avenues where police took them to a local hospital and both remain in stable condition.
A Fresno city employee identified as 57-year-old Tim Smith, who has worked for the city for 20 years, was viciously attacked on Friday near Kern and G Streets in Chinatown when 30-year-old Dyllan Padavona hit him in the head and was arrested shortly after near Santa Clara Street and Van Ness Avenue.
A federal grand jury indicted 51-year-old Felipe Ruiz of Fresno and 52-year-old Jose Gabriel Aguirre of Clovis for allegedly conspiring to commit Medicare skin graft fraud — Ruiz, a podiatrist at West Coast Podiatry Inc. who bought grafts from Aguirre, a sales representative without a license, billed Medicare and Medi-Cal for procedures he did not perform in a scheme that earned millions — and if convicted, they could face up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine, prosecutors said.
Hector Agredano Jr Student Recital
2-3:30 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online ticket sales only — Experience an afternoon of vocal performance from talented students at Fresno State.
Clovis East High School Class of 2010 15 Year Reunion
4-8 p.m. — The 411 Rec Room — Light snacks provided — Reconnect with old classmates and enjoy a night filled with nostalgia and live music.
Drew Petersen Piano Concert
3 PM — Concert Hall — $5.00 - $40.00 — Experience the lyrical mastery of acclaimed pianist Drew Petersen with a captivating program of classical works.
Big Bands in Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of lively performances from big band ensembles.
Jose F. Quinones Hernandez Student Recital (Cello)
7:30-9 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the melodic strains of cello at this student recital.
Fresno State Wind Orchestra & San Joaquin Delta College Symphonic Band Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Concert Hall — $15.00 - $25.00 — Experience an evening of orchestral music featuring two talented ensembles.
BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2025
5-8 p.m. — Phebe Conley Art Gallery — Free entry — Discover the innovative designs and artworks of Fresno State’s graduating class in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Interactive Multimedia.
East Side Story Funkin' Oldies Car Show & Fiesta
11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Fresno Fairgrounds North Entrance — Paid venue parking — Celebrate 46 years of Lowriding and Funk with live performances in Fresno.
Cars at the Pointe
8-10:45 a.m. — Campus Pointe at Fresno State — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and coffee while mingling with fellow car enthusiasts.
Paratech University Training Event
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fresno Fire Department — Registration required — Enhance your heavy lifting and stabilization skills through hands-on learning with certified instructors.
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