Monday, April 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist died after being hit by a car near Highway 41 on Jensen Avenue just after 11 p.m. Saturday as first responders pronounced him dead at the scene and police later recovered the vehicle while reporting the driver was not under the influence. ABC30
- ➤ A 24-year-old man died after his Dodge Challenger led CHP officers on a high-speed chase along Highway 180 in Fresno County—he lost control on an off-ramp, his car overturned several times, and he was not wearing a seatbelt. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ CHP K-9 Sergeant stopped a 2018 Honda Accord for a traffic violation and discovered 13 pounds of cocaine hidden (in a compartment built into the exhaust tunnel accessed via the center console), leading to the driver's arrest for possession and transportation of cocaine and for using an aftermarket compartment to transport narcotics. KMPH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ La Elegante Taqueria celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday with live mariachi music and a tribute to founder Don Benito, whose legacy lives on through the family’s taco truck and restaurant near Chukchansi Park. Fresno City Council and Mayor Jerry Dyer declared April 27 La Elegante Taqueria Day (a mark of its long tradition) as the business looks forward to serving Fresno customers for many more years. KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State’s women’s water polo team lost to Loyola Marymount 14 to 12 in the GCC final on April 27 at the Burns Aquatics Center, ending its bid for a fifth straight title. Senior players Abbey Simshauser and Brooke Ochoa finished their careers with all-tournament honors—while the Lions won their first GCC title since 2015. The Collegian
- ➤ Fresno State Diamond ‘Dogs swept Washington State in a three-game series over the weekend and held sole first place in the Mountain West Conference with a 15-6 record. They will travel on Tuesday, April 29 — to play University of Pacific — and return home on May 6 for their next game at Bob Bennett Stadium. The Collegian
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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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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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The Iron Maidens Tribute Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Fulton 55 — $41 including fees — Experience the theatrical tribute to Iron Maiden by an acclaimed all-female band.
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Let's Go Bowling with 1335 and DJ Dion Garcia
7:30 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of legendary ska with Let's Go Bowling and dance to DJ Dion Garcia's beats.
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Mother's Day Brunch at Engelmann Cellars
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Engelmann Cellars — Ticket includes brunch buffet and a complimentary mimosa — Enjoy a delightful Mother's Day brunch with live music and local vendors.
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