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Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fresno police charged Martin Campos, Jr. with attempted murder, firearms violations, vehicle hit and run, and child endangerment after he rammed his ex-girlfriend’s car and fired a shot during a chase that ended in a crash near Jensen Avenue and Highway 99—Campos later surrendered after crashing into two vehicles and has an arraignment scheduled for today with bail set at $1,785,600. KMPH
- ➤ A bicyclist in his late 30s died Sunday in Fresno when a black sedan struck him at Thesta and Belmont Avenues—police are using surveillance cameras to track the driver. KMPH
- ➤ A man was stabbed at an apartment complex on Ashlan and Fruit avenues in northwest Fresno on May 12th, and he was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition while police arrested a suspect—he was booked into Fresno County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon. ABC30
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno appointed Cliff Long as its new economic development director—he brings experience from growing Idaho boomtowns and will begin his role on Monday, May 19 to boost local business and create jobs. GV Wire
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz is prosecuting his office’s first wage theft case on behalf of construction workers who were paid as little as $50 a day for renovations at a local Holiday Inn. The complaint—filed on May 9 in Fresno County Superior Court—names Pinnacle Hospitality and Development Inc. and two individuals for multiple labor violations and seeks roughly $58,000 in unpaid wages plus possible punitive damages. Fresnoland
- ➤ On May 12, Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz and Councilmember Tyler Maxwell announced that the city filed its first wage theft lawsuit against Pinnacle Hospitality and Development CEO Lakhwinder Singh Brar and contractor Juan Moreno—allegedly underpaying nine construction workers at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites near Highway 99 and Herndon Avenue between April 2023 and September 2024 with a claim of about $58,000 in unpaid wages. The Business Journal
- ➤ On May 12th, Fresno’s wage theft unit filed its first case against hotel owner Pinnacle Hospitality, its owner Lakwinder Singh Brar, and contractor Juan Moreno for 11 alleged labor code violations that left workers $58,000 short plus Councilmember Tyler Maxwell vowed to protect the program amid ongoing budget challenges. GV Wire
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Fresno’s Fig Garden Village—a shopping center established in 1956—was sold to DRA Advisors and CenterCal on May 9; the new owners plan to upgrade the property and add new tenants to strengthen its role in the community. Local tenants, including long-time Orloff Jewers, expressed optimism about the planned improvements. The Business Journal
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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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"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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Dinner at Cafe Rio
6:30-8 p.m. — Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican — No reservations — Enjoy casual dining at a cafeteria-style restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere.
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Start, Grow, and Stay Conference
12:30-6 p.m. — University Business Center — Free entry — Discover resources and network with entrepreneurs at a pitch competition and innovation showcase.
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Alec Cortez Live in Fresno
7 PM - 12 AM — Procreations Brewing Company — Limited tickets available — Experience a special show with rising Bay Area star Alec Cortez along with exciting local support acts.
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Youth Orchestras of Fresno Gala Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Saroyan Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 75 years of musical excellence with a spectacular gala concert.
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Friday Night Fever: Decades Dance Night
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Groove through the decades with iconic hits and a lively atmosphere.
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Bulldog Back 9 Golf Experience
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Valley Children's Stadium — Supporting student-athletes — Experience an unforgettable nine-hole golf adventure inside the stadium.
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