Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno State and city officials will honor student and veteran Rhyen Valdez, who died peacefully last week, by marking his birthday (May 6) as a commemorative day and renaming the Veterans Resource Center.

Funeral services are on June 4 in Dinuba and June 5 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Former e.l.f. cosmetics co-founder turned Catholic deacon Scott Vincent Borba was ordained as a priest along with two other deacons at Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Visalia on Saturday + he was assigned to lead Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Clovis.

Fresno State will ban electric scooters on campus starting this fall after reviewing campus safety data and incident reports.

The new policy applies to all campus users except those using scooters for mobility (state vehicles are also exempt).

Former Health and Human Services secretary and governor candidate Xavier Becerra held a campaign stop in downtown Fresno Saturday, drawing 400+ supporters at the Double Tree by Hilton.

Ladale's House Spice and Sauce Company has launched its new cognac apricot blaze to add a sweet + spicy kick to backyard grilling.

The product is featured in its On The Menu series and offers families a fresh recipe to enhance home meals.

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.