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Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced that its Tropical Rainforest Aviary (operating for 38 years) will close on July 5 as the exhibit no longer meets bird welfare standards and plans call for a later upgrade without animals. KMPH
- ➤ Island Waterpark in northwest Fresno and Wild Water Adventure Park near Clovis are opening this weekend ahead of Memorial Day, with both parks offering season passes and operating from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. ABC30
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Castle Air Museum hosts Spring Open Cockpit Day on Saturday, May 23, featuring a restored B-52 Stratofortress, live music by the Southside Boomers, a beer garden by Winton VFW + a K-9 unit from the Merced County Sheriff. Tickets cost $25 for adults, with lower rates for seniors and children. The San Joaquin Valley Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ McLane High School hosted a mental health awareness car show on Tuesday afternoon, where students, families, and community members enjoyed customized lowriders and learned from local experts (including representatives from Drake Law Firm) about support services and career opportunities. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno County Sheriff's Office invites residents to a candlelight vigil today at the Fresno Sheriff Memorial (1129 N. Armstrong) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The inaugural event will honor fallen deputies with speeches from Sheriff John Zanoni and other community leaders. KMJ Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UCSF Fresno welcomes therapy dog Jillian, who visits campus twice a week and at monthly wellness events to relieve stress and bring comfort to students + staff. The dog, adopted by her handler from rescue and certified to assist, helps the campus community during busy academic days. ABC30
- ➤ California health officials warned Fresno consumers today against eating several Brad’s Plant-Based crunchy kale and salad snack varieties after lab tests revealed elevated thallium levels (return items for a refund or discard them) and said they are working with the FDA to address the issue. KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Pacific plans to add beach volleyball as its first four-year program in the Valley, and the Sunbirds will play on three new beach courts by the track in 2027 + officials aim to raise $300,000 for the facility. KMJ Now
- ➤ Former Fresno State golfer prepares Riverside Golf Course for the nearly 100-year-old Fresno City amateur, a Memorial Day tradition returning today — drawing local sports fans eager to support the event. ABC30
- ➤ The first-ever UCP+ and CareMax Senior Solutions Golf Tournament will take place at Copper River Country Club on May 26 from 8 am to 3 pm — it will feature raffles, a silent auction and awards to raise funds for disability support programs. 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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