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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, a local nonprofit called Dakota Eco Gardens provides eco-friendly tiny homes for unhoused residents in Central Fresno to create a sober living community where residents care for the garden and grounds for one year to regain stability. Community donations and volunteer support (including Fresno State students) help fund the project that aims to assist about 10 people a year. ABC30
- ➤ Pinky Paws rescued three ducklings from a storm drain in Parlier after a similar rescue in Kingsburg last week. The group used a phone to mimic quacking sounds to lure two ducklings while extra noise helped coax the third out over several hours. KMPH
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A man in his 20s died after his motorcycle crashed into a pickup truck late Friday on Maroa and Fedora avenues in central Fresno, and first responders spent several minutes retrieving him from a canal before he was taken to the hospital as police investigated if speed or alcohol contributed. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno police investigated a deadly crash — which occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Clovis and Shields avenues — where one person died at the scene and family identified 19-year-old Jordan Galvez as the second victim who succumbed to his injuries Saturday. Your Central Valley
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 18-year-old Caleb Quick was fatally shot outside Clovis McDonald's over a week ago and a new surveillance video shows the suspect stalking him like prey—leaving his mother deeply hurt and prompting Valley Crime Stoppers to raise the reward to $10,000 to help find his killer. ABC30
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, Dolores Huerta—a veteran civil rights leader—spoke at Fresno City College about issues ranging from racial and economic inequality to farmworkers' rights, drawing on her decades of organizing and advocacy. She urged local residents to unite and vote for reforms while also sharing her love of dancing as a reminder of her personal joy in activism. The Collegian
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday night, two sightings of a mysterious object occurred when one appeared as a fireball in Merced and another faded from view in the foothills of Clovis. KMPH is checking with Space X—along with other agencies—for more details on the incident. KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno City baseball beat Monterey Peninsula College and the Lobos in a best-of-three series and will play in a double-elimination Super Regional tournament hosted by Fresno City from Thursday through Saturday — while the softball team clinched its series win over Cosumnes River and will travel to Saratago to face top-seeded West Valley in a best-of-three series starting Friday. Your Central Valley
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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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Tina Turner Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Saroyan Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying journey of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.
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Arts and Crafts Monthly Gathering
6-8 p.m. — Fresno Spectrum Center — Free entry — Get creative with family-friendly craft projects in a welcoming space for all.
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Luis Coronel's ETERNO ENAMORADO 2025 Tour
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — The Fulton — $35 General Admission, $75 Meet & Greet, $150 VIP — Experience a romantic night filled with music from Regional Mexican star Luis Coronel.
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2nd Fresno Dance Fiesta
12:00 PM — Pete & Carmen's Salsa Dance Academy — Tickets available — Experience 3 days of Afro-Latin dance workshops and social dancing in Fresno.
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"Unidos por el Bienestar: A Spanish-Language Wellness Experience"
Join us on Saturday, May 17 at Manchester Center for our Mental Health Conference & Health Fair—a free, family-friendly event focused on wellness, resources, and connection. The entire event will be conducted in Spanish, with health screenings, workshops, raffles, food, and kids’ activities!
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