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Fresno
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Country music star Luke Bryan will perform on Friday, May 15 in Clovis on Owens Mountain Parkway—arrive early due to parking and traffic challenges. A kickoff community event with a food drive will be held on Thursday, May 14 at a local Walmart parking lot to support families. KMPH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fruta Fresca Ice Cream Shop in Kerman, owned by the Enriquez family, was named the 2026 Small Business of the Year for the 14th Senate District. They will join Senator Caballero in Sacramento today at the Sheraton Grand Hotel for a recognition ceremony. KMPH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Officials are improving access for Luke Bryan's concert in Clovis scheduled for Friday at Owens Mountain Parkway and Highway 168 Triangle—tickets remain available via the artist's website. ABC30
- ➤ Fans in Fresno can attend an interactive live screening of the cult classic Napoleon Dynamite with its cast (John Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries) at Warnors Theatre this October; tickets go on sale today at the theatre website. KMPH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District employees faced potential layoffs after school board resolutions approved Monday reduced both certificated and classified roles amid declining enrollment and budget concerns - a bumping process may let senior staff keep positions while others accept lower pay or new titles. ABC30
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Youth leaders from the Youth Leadership Institute hosted a candidate forum Monday evening at Butler Church in the Roosevelt High neighborhood where District 3 and District 5 candidates answered questions on housing, safety, and SEDA. Youth participants hope the discussion informs voters ahead of the June 2 council election. Fresnoland
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Fresno doctor reported that women in early menopause face a higher risk of dementia as hormone changes can mask key symptoms (early consultation is advised). ABC30
- ➤ Central California is experiencing near triple-digit heat that triggered an AccuWeather Heat Alert, and health officials urge athletes and outdoor workers to take breaks and find shade to avoid heat-related illness. Emergency services warn that early-season heat may increase calls for help from outdoor activities. ABC30
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Falcons plan a job fair as hockey returns to Downtown Fresno. Open interviews are set for Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third floor of 2411 Inyo Street, with 28 home games scheduled at Selland Arena starting in October. ABC30
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Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi
6:15-7:15 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Joe Hisaishi in a unique candlelit setting.
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Class of 2006 20 Year High School Reunion
5-10 p.m. — Simonian Farms — Ticket required — Celebrate two decades since graduation with dinner, a DJ, and fun activities.
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Fresno Urban Run
Course: Road — Expected participants: 500-1000 — Fresno, California — Challenge yourself with a unique run that starts at Chukchansi Park and includes stadium climbs.
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VCTMS Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Admission includes a complimentary bottled water — Experience the chaotic and groovy alternative metal sounds from Illinois's own VCTMS.
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Deceits Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets from $72 — Experience the unforgettable live show of Deceits in Fresno.
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2026 CAL USA Kids Freestyle State Championship
May 29-31 — Selland Arena, Fresno, CA — Entry details not specified — A competitive event highlighting the talents of young freestyle wrestlers in California.
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Odd Mob Concert
6-10:30 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — From $130 — Experience an electrifying live performance by Odd Mob in Fresno's vibrant music scene.
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Pictures and Pines Concert
2:30–4:30 p.m. — Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience Mussorgsky’s iconic 'Pictures at an Exhibition' paired with Respighi’s enchanting 'Pines of Rome' performed by Fresno’s talented youth orchestras.
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Fresno Teachers Association Awards Gala
5:30-8 p.m. — Satellite Student Union — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Celebrate educators and the conclusion of the school year with an awards gala.
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THE RAID: REDEMPTION Film Screening
7:00 PM — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience high-octane martial arts action with a cult classic film screening.
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~ Pablo Picasso
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