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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Black community leaders met Tuesday at City Hall to discuss the challenges Black families face and defend diversity programs targeted by national policies—underscoring a need for fairness. Local experts stressed that new policies in housing, education and jobs must be made to close gaps in the Central Valley. Fresnoland
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ One year after Realty Concepts merged with Guarantee Real Estate, CEO J.P. Shamshoian said the move worked better than expected—growing the team to over 620 agents by adding 370 more. He said the company will keep spending on agent training and seek further growth in the region. The Business Journal
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno PD arrested Steven Reinhart Tuesday evening and charged him with seven felony counts of arson after he was suspected of setting a fire at a local car dealer on Cesar Chavez Blvd. and Van Ness Ave. last Saturday (bail set at $290,000). KMJ Now
- ➤ Cesar Hernandez—an escaped inmate accused of killing a police officer—was arrested Thursday in Tijuana by Mexico’s State Investigation Agency after he allegedly shot a police commander while trying to escape. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno Police arrested Steven Gilbert Reinhart Tuesday after investigators linked him to a fire at an auto dealership that broke out Saturday at the southwest corner of Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Van Ness Avenue — he faces seven felony counts of arson and is held at Fresno County Jail on $290,000 bail. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified board passed over Gustavo Balderas—the former national superintendent of the year—as they search for a new chief executive and favor candidates with experience in large districts. Trustees are expected to vote on the next superintendent on April 23 while talks with interim leader Misty Her remain confidential. GV Wire
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sen. Adam Schiff endorsed Nav Gurm on Thursday for District 7 on Fresno City Council, marking a rare step by a U.S. Senator in a local race. Gurm, a local political consultant and former legislative aide (set to graduate law school next month), aims to replace Councilmember Nelson Esparza who is running for State Senate in 2026. The San Joaquin Valley Sun
- ➤ Officials from the TSA and Fresno Yosemite International Airport held a news conference to remind travelers that beginning May 7, adults will be required to show REAL ID-compliant identification to board commercial flights. The agency said travelers with non-compliant IDs—lacking the bear and star marking—may face delays or additional screening at security. KMPH
- ➤ The City of Fresno held a 'Flip the Switch' ceremony on Thursday to complete two large solar energy and battery storage projects at key sites including the Fresno-Clovis Regional Wastewater Reclamation Facility, which now has a 19.6-megawatt system recognized as the largest of its kind in the nation. The projects are expected to save over $122 million by 2045 and avoid about 26,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year—built by local IBEW Local 100, they also created 192 local jobs. The Business Journal
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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