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Fresno
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Napoleon Dynamite Live comes to Fresno this fall at the Warnors Theatre on Oct. 17 — the show features Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries in an interactive screening with improv-style Q&A. Tickets go on sale Friday. KMJ Now
- ➤ The 6th Annual Old Town Motorama runs May 15-17 in Clovis, starting Friday with a pre-party at Crow and Wolf Brewery and featuring 600+ classic cars, hot rods and food trucks throughout Old Town. Hosted by the Hot Rod Coalition, the event will also have live music and community activities. GV Wire
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ California drivers face rising gas prices as shipments remain steady until mid-June (after which prices could reach near $7 per gallon) amid refinery closures and increased reliance on imports. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Clovis Unified hosted a Mario Kart tournament on Saturday, May 9 at an elementary school where students and parents celebrated esports as a new way to recognize every talent. The event boosted community pride & showed how school programs can create inclusive spaces. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District is reassigning 263 employees to avoid layoffs amid declining enrollment and budget pressures — officials said the changes mark the first time school sites are directly affected in several years while warning of possible future adjustments. ABC30
- ➤ Former Fresno County Superintendent Larry Powell on Tuesday said strong school leadership and housing growth are key to boosting student success during his appearance on GV Wire’s (Unfiltered) show, highlighting improvements in Central Unified and Fresno Unified as candidates prepare for a June 2 superintendent race. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno State has warned students, faculty and staff of phishing attempts in the wake of a global Canvas cybersecurity incident, noting threat actors that deleted data and advising users to access Canvas only via the official website. Officials urge the community to be cautious with suspicious emails+to report issues. KMPH
- ➤ Three candidates are competing for the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools role, with incumbent Michele Cantwell-Copher and challengers Johnny Alvarado and Eimear O’Brien presenting plans to improve test scores and support services. The election will take place in June 2026 in Fresno County. Fresnoland
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Friant Water Authority is launching an outreach campaign before Memorial Day weekend to urge boaters to Clean, Drain and Dry watercraft and help keep golden mussels out of eastside reservoirs including Millerton Lake, with local signs and help from California State Parks & the Bureau of Reclamation. GV Wire
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Fresno homeowners face rising inflation as Labor Department data shows 3.8 percent, and financial experts advise carefully tapping home equity—like using a HELOC (which offers lower rates)—over high-interest loans while maintaining an emergency fund. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State researchers are studying DUI-related traffic deaths as federal data shows higher rates in Central California; Alyssa Kennett (director of the Central California Public Health Consortium) said the study will find ways to reduce future fatalities. KVPR
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Strada Italian Sandwiches opened about a month ago in the northeast corner of Park Crossing on North Friant and Audubon. The fast-casual eatery offers 14 Italian sandwich options built on fresh focaccia bread, with the zucchini fritti sandwich drawing local attention. Fresnoland
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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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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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