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Fresno
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The FBI warned job seekers (especially recent graduates) about fake online job offers on Friday, May 22 after reports showed scammers using unverified links to steal funds in Fresno. ABC30
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fresnoland food editor compares three local restaurants, Tamale Mama, CDT Cocina and Keidy’s, in a tamale showdown. The review details unique recipes (including fusion and traditional styles) and pricing to help locals choose a lunch spot. Fresnoland
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Celeste Leyva-Medina overcame the loss of her sister + hardship at Central East High School as she improved her grades, secured a job with the Fresno Grizzlies, and will soon graduate to attend Fresno City College to study education. ABC30
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Climate Prediction Center forecast says that ocean temperatures may continue to rise and reach +2, meaning a very strong El Nino could develop this winter for Fresno. Experts note that heavy rain might follow like the wet winters of 1982-83 and 1997-98. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Clovis, two GOP candidates held a closed forum just 11 days before the primary, where Steve Hilton said he would cut government waste and Chad Bianco highlighted plans to boost public safety, infrastructure and water projects critical for the Central Valley. ABC30
- ➤ Gov. Newsom’s office advised drivers against using Chevron fuel stations for Memorial Day weekend after an analysis showed the company charged 60–80 cents more per gallon than unbranded alternatives. The advisory comes as high gas prices may affect travel during the busy holiday weekend. ABC30
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Valley Children's Hospital and local officials warned parents and boaters to follow the ABC's of water safety during Memorial Day weekend as experts note that drowning risks for children can quickly turn a holiday into tragedy. They advise consistent adult supervision plus proper boat preparation for safe water activities. ABC30
- ➤ Fresno State researchers, working with the Transportation Institute & Central California Public Health Consortium, found DUI-related fatal crash rates at 5.54 per 100,000—roughly twice the state average—and will complete their study in September to help improve local safety. KMJ Now
- ➤ On Friday, May 22, community members gathered at the Fresno station to mark 35 years of SkyLife Air Ambulance with food, aircraft tours, and talks with first responders. The air ambulance provides rapid emergency care across the region. KMPH
- ➤ Local experts say retirement can lead to loneliness and depression when daily routines and social connections end, but the Clovis Senior Activity Center offers over 70 daily programs to help seniors stay active (with about 850 participants joining each day) in Fresno. ABC30
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophia Lopes, a top hurdler from Fresno, committed to USC and is set for the CIF State Championship at Veteran's Memorial Stadium next week (she holds the Central section record in the 300-meter hurdle and aims to break the national top ten). 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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