Good morning, Fresno.

Memorial Day events run from today through Monday in the Central Valley with a run in Clovis on Saturday at 6:30 a.m., a concert and BMX race Sunday, and ceremonies and parades in Fresno, Tulare, and Porterville to honor veterans.

Many activities are free+low-cost and open to the public.

Local wedding and event vendors will be honored at the Central Valley gala as organizers at Bespoke Collective invite the public to submit nominations online until May 31 (voting starts June 25).

The awards ceremony will take place in August.

On Thursday morning, the Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation and the County awarded $85K in grants to support 23 mobile food vendors in downtown Fresno, with each vendor receiving up to $4K to further their business goals (including King Elotero Man, which serves unique elote dishes).

Chevron has posted signs at gas stations in the Central Valley explaining that state policies — including high taxes — are driving up gas prices.

The company says the effort will help customers understand why fuel costs remain high in the region.

A record number of graduates celebrated this week as State Center Community College District held its 11th annual ceremony at Save Mart Center on Thursday (with additional events planned at Reedley College, Madera, and Fresno City College), marking a growing trend in community college enrollment.

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Richard Darwin granted an injunction on Thursday that lets California cardrooms, including Fresno's Club One Casino (which contributes $1M annually), keep blackjack even after Attorney General Rob Bonta banned the game because the ruling cited threats to local jobs and funds.

Costco received City Council approval on Thursday to move to a 22.4-acre site in northwest Fresno.

The new 220,000 sqft store will include 32 gas pumps, a car wash, and a Market Delivery Operation to speed deliveries, though a local group will continue fighting over environmental concerns.

A Fresno State study shows central California’s DUI fatality rate is twice the state average as researchers examine factors like speeding and prior violations; findings will be shared with local agencies in September.

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.

Deceits Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets from $72 — Experience the unforgettable live show of Deceits in Fresno.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.