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Fresno
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno officials announced the city is hand-restoring a 12-foot monument near Palm and Simpson (close to Fresno High) damaged by a DUI crash last December, with the work set to finish in two to three weeks. ABC30
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District will offer free summer meals to children ages 1-18 beginning Monday, June 15 at summer school campuses & participating sites across Fresno. Meals will be available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., except for June 19 and July 3. KMJ Now
- ➤ Parlier senior Bethany Martinez underwent breast cancer surgery in July (after a May diagnosis) and continues to excel in school and community activities. She is set to speak at graduation and will study psychology at Reedley College. ABC30
- ➤ Kerman police warned students at Kerman High School that the 'Senior Assassin' game using water guns may be mistaken for real weapons & urged parents to discuss the risks with their children, noting the game is not school-approved. ABC30
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ California Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla introduced the Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2026 yesterday to form a task force that will work with state agencies, universities and non-profits to develop guidelines and offer $15-million grants annually for four years for invasive golden mussel control in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. GV Wire
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 20, Kim Stephens interviewed FOX26 anchor Monty Torres about his lung cancer treatment that avoids radiation and chemotherapy while preserving his full head of hair. The interview in Fresno focused on his healing journey — his faith playing a key role as he outlines next steps. KMPH
- ➤ Eleven-month-old Camila Chagoya underwent a life-saving heart transplant yesterday at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital after a 90-day wait — her family hopes she will soon return home as she recovers. KMPH
- ➤ Dr. Sudhakar Reddivalam, medical director of pediatric pulmonology at Valley Children’s Hospital, competed on FOX26’s Family Feud with his wife and three daughters and won Friday’s episode while preparing for a return on Monday. He has worked in Fresno since 1991 and serves as a UCSF Fresno assistant professor. KMPH
- ➤ May marks Stroke Awareness Month as local health experts urge Fresno residents to learn stroke warning signs and use the BE FAST (balance, eyes, face, arms, speech, time) system to call 911 immediately since quick action can reduce long-term disability. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno residents were advised by the National Pest Management Association on May 20 to protect their homes from pests such as mosquitoes, cockroaches + rodents. Experts detailed simple steps to reduce infestations and promote a safer environment. ABC30
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Wild Water Adventure Park in Clovis is set to open its long-awaited Lost River Adventure (a 1,000-foot lazy river with a jungle theme) for Memorial Day weekend, operating from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday as the park resumes regular hours on Saturday, June 6. KMJ Now
- ➤ Producers Dairy will bring Ice Cream Zoofari to Fresno Chaffee Zoo on Saturday, May 30 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The event will offer unlimited ice cream, sherbet, and sundaes for family fun. KMJ Now
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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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