Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
Good morning, Fresno.
Caleb Quick, an 18-year-old online school student, died after being shot outside a McDonald’s in Clovis on Wednesday night, and police say several 911 calls were received around 8:57 p.m. while the suspect – wearing all black and a hoodie – fled the scene.
18-year-old Caleb Quick was shot and killed outside a McDonald's in a Clovis shopping center near Willow and Nee Avenues at around 9 p.m. on April 23—police are searching for a suspect wearing all black with a hoodie as his family, who moved back into their home repaired after an RV fire in April 2023, now mourns another tragedy.
A 52-year-old father admitted to stabbing his 25-year-old son outside their Fresno apartment near Cedar and Shaw avenues on Wednesday at about 4:45 p.m.—the son later died at Community Regional Medical Center and the father was booked into Fresno County Jail on suspicion of homicide.
Fresno’s Tower District will host its annual free music and art festival on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.—local hosts open their porches and yards over a three-square-mile area between Fruit and Blackstone and Belmont and Shields avenues while advising walking or biking to keep the event car-free.
The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air report on April 24 using data from 2021 to 2023, and it ranked Fresno-Hanford-Corcoran third for particle pollution — Bakersfield-Delano topped the list while Visalia followed closely.
The report shows that nearly half of the U.S. population lived in areas that failed at least one air quality measure.
The Fresno City Council will vote today on a plan to rezone 60 acres along Elm Avenue from mixed-use back to industrial — a change that could remove potential for 3,540 housing units and has faced strong opposition from southwest Fresno residents.
Developers ask to delay the vote until June so a project along Herndon Avenue can add 4,400 housing units as offsets.
Fresno County deputies Ronald Wells and Timothy Chang were honored with the Official Commendation Achievement Award for saving Victoria Short’s life during a car crash on Highway 180 and 245 last summer.
They responded quickly to an iPhone alert—using prompt steps that led to her rescue—and were recognized at a formal ceremony.
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.
Mountain West Track & Field Championships
Wednesday to Saturday — Buchanan High School — Check local listings for ticket prices — Witness top collegiate athletes compete in thrilling outdoor track and field events.
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