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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 21 at 2:10 p.m., Fresno police arrested 22-year-old Julian Carrillo, 44-year-old Rosa Romero, and 22-year-old Aaron Robles after a stabbing near Community Regional Medical Center where Carrillo stabbed a man during a marijuana deal while Romero held the victim down and Robles stole his keys and phone—one victim drove himself to the hospital. Your Central Valley
- ➤ A 24-year-old contracted worker at Edison High was arrested on Wednesday at 2 p.m. on campus for sexual assault—he faces charges including oral copulation, penetration with a foreign object and false imprisonment with violence, and his bail is set at $75,000. ABC30
- ➤ Luis Ortiz was arrested after hitting and killing a cyclist on May 11 just before 6:00 p.m. at Belmont Avenue and Thesta Street—officers linked him to the incident with vehicle evidence and booked him on charges including gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, felony hit and run, and DUI causing injury. KMPH
- ➤ Shawn Davari was sentenced to 15 years to life in Fresno after a DUI crash on July 4, 2023—he ran a stop sign that resulted in the death of 80-year-old Joe Castro. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno police are seeking Mario Anthony Amaral— a 33-year-old man wanted on a felony warrant for Grand Theft who is 5'11" tall, weighs 210 lbs, and has black hair and brown eyes. KMPH
- ➤ On May 2, Jagat Singh, who had a 2023 DUI conviction and was driving a stolen car, pleaded not guilty to murder charges for a crash on Clovis Avenue that killed 19-year-old Jordan Galvez and 18-year-old Maddux Greene, with a preliminary hearing set for July 15 at 8:30 a.m. KMJ Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Fresno will welcome the return of street vendors to ArtHop on June 5, as Downtown Fresno Partnership CEO Elliot Balch said the event will now include better safety measures and organization. Some gallery owners worry that mixing street vendors with the art show could confuse visitors—gallery exhibits continue on the first and third Thursdays. The Business Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New data shows 216 farm bankruptcies were filed nationally in 2024 with California reporting 17 cases — up 55% from last year as farmers face high costs and low crop prices. In Fresno County, business bankruptcy filings rose 65% to 53 by March 31, signaling mounting financial pressure on local farms. The Business Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno Planning Commission delayed the vote on the controversial SEDA plan on Wednesday night—planning director Jennifer Clark said misinformation and a $3 billion funding gap led to concerns—and the vote has been sent back to staff with no new date set. Fresnoland
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Alec Cortez Live in Fresno
7 PM - 12 AM — Procreations Brewing Company — Limited tickets available — Experience a special show with rising Bay Area star Alec Cortez along with exciting local support acts.
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Youth Orchestras of Fresno Gala Concert
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Saroyan Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 75 years of musical excellence with a spectacular gala concert.
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Friday Night Fever: Decades Dance Night
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Groove through the decades with iconic hits and a lively atmosphere.
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Bulldog Back 9 Golf Experience
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Valley Children's Stadium — Supporting student-athletes — Experience an unforgettable nine-hole golf adventure inside the stadium.
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Virtual Tour of Serenity Living
9 AM - 7 PM — Serenity Living — Free entry — Explore a top-rated senior community offering exceptional care and vibrant activities for seniors.
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Hardy Concert
6:30 PM — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch Hardy live for an unforgettable night of music.
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Chingo Bling Live in Fresno
8-10 p.m. — Frank's Place — Tickets vary — Experience the multi-talented Chingo Bling in a night of laughter and entertainment.
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Angel Meet & Greet
7-8 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Admission Ticket required — Get personal items signed and a photo with the band at this exclusive meet & greet.
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Books & Bebidas: A Silent Book Club Meetup
5:30-8 p.m. — Dulce Upfront — BYOB for books — Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with silent reading and mingling after a drink.
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The Big Fresno Card Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Big Fresno Fair Gate — Free entry for first 50 attendees — Explore over 100 vendor tables of sports cards, collectibles, and more with food trucks and prizes.
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