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Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A large, bright ball of light streaked across Fresno on May 15 at 12:37 a.m. as captured by a local's security camera (the cause remains unconfirmed). KMPH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Castle Air Museum in Atwater is hosting its Spring Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, May 23 with gates opening at 8:30 a.m. Visitors can view the restored B-52 Stratofortress along with historic bombers and enjoy live music and a beer garden. KMPH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Fresno near $6 per gallon today as a GasBuddy survey (364 stations) shows an increase of 29.5 cents from last month, with the cheapest station charging $5.45 and the priciest $6.99. KMPH
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Trinity Steiner, a Justin Garza High School senior battling chronic pain for over ten years and recovering from a September car accident that sidelined her water polo season, will graduate today and attend Fresno City College to study U.S. history and continue coaching, proving her resilience. ABC30
- ➤ Interpreters on temporary assignment at Phoenix Secondary Academy (5320 E. Church Ave.) in southeast Fresno reported a student threatening staff with violent actions and urged the district to act, while the district has launched an investigation and staff have resorted to using unpaid leave for safety. GV Wire
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in the Central San Joaquin Valley are seeing redistricting changes on their sample ballots following Proposition 50 approved in November. Residents in Clovis and Madera must review their new congressional districts to know which issues matter most to their families (some districts now include areas from different counties). KMPH
- ➤ On June 11, Arte Américas will host a panel discussion on Fresno's shifting power dynamics as local leaders discuss affordable housing, public health, and policy reforms (part of the California 175 series). Fresnoland founder Danielle Bergstrom will moderate the event. Fresnoland
- ➤ On Thursday, Fresno City Council will review a proposal to create an Entertainment District in the Brewery District that would allow street drinking during events such as ArtHop. The plan, modeled after similar initiatives in other cities, would let patrons carry drinks in approved containers (with special stickers). GV Wire
- ➤ PG&E issued planned power shutoffs on Monday amid high fire danger from strong winds, affecting about 300 customers in Fresno County (and around 150 in Merced County) before most power was restored by Monday afternoon. ABC30
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State Gibson Farm Market welcomed customers Monday morning at 8 a.m. on Chestnut and Barstow to buy sweet corn at 37 cents per ear+ the corn, first planted in January, will supply the market through August. ABC30
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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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Wayne Hancock Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience Wayne Hancock’s captivating blend of honky-tonk swing and storytelling in an intimate setting.
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Fresno Unified School District Graduations
Doors open 12 p.m. — Save Mart Center, 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA — $10 for autos, $20 for limos, $40 for RVs — Celebrate the achievements of graduates from Farber and Bullard High Schools.
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Edison High School Graduation Ceremony
4-8 p.m. — Save Mart Center — $10 for autos, $20 for limos, $40 for RVs — Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class with a highlight ceremony.
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