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Fresno
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Champ Camp, the nation’s largest burn survivor camp, will offer a week of adventure for children ages 5 to 17 at Wonder Valley Ranch Resort (in Sanger) as it marks its 41st year, hosted by the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation. ABC30
- ➤ A friendly Chihuahua mix roamed the KSEE 24 parking lot with playful ambitions to become a news star, according to Mell’s Mutts. The pup, about 2 to 3 years old (weighing 12 pounds), now awaits adoption by a caring family. GV Wire
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seven-year-old Joey ‘Danger’ Evermore broke the record as the youngest climber on El Capitan by finishing his climb after starting on Sunday in Yosemite. He celebrated his birthday on the rock while his family announced (they are expecting their first daughter). KMPH
- ➤ Boyz II Men will perform outdoors at Tachi Palace Casino Resort in Lemoore on July 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., the show begins at 8 p.m., and tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. with prices from $45 to $125. GV Wire
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Fresno State announced Dr. S. Marshall Perry is the new dean for the Kremen School of Education and Human Development; he will begin his role Monday, July 20 and brings extensive academic leadership experience to boost teacher training programs. GV Wire
- ➤ Fresno Unified School District will shift laptop use to in-class only this fall (eliminating $4 million in annual repair costs) to tackle concerns over excessive screen time in classrooms. ABC30
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tree experts say a section of a more than 1,500-year-old Giant Sequoia burned in the SQF Complex Fire will be cut into two pieces (one piece set for display at the Smithsonian and one for the California Natural Resources building in Sacramento) after it was recently transported (from Springville). ABC30
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office is asking for help to locate relatives of 94-year-old Marshall Salinas, who died in a local nursing home yesterday to allow for a proper burial. Anyone with information is urged to contact the office. KMPH
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local donors and the Smittcamp family completed the $30 million Bob Smittcamp Family Neurosciences Institute on May 21 in downtown Fresno, where the five story center now offers advanced stroke treatment + neuroscience research to reduce the need for patients to travel to larger cities. GV Wire
- ➤ Residents in Fresno County have seen more rattlesnake bites since an early spring, with local pet bites reported and one treatment costing $1,700. Biology professor Emily Taylor explained snakes started appearing in March — residents are urged to take extra precautions. KMPH
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Controversy surrounds 17-year-old AB Hernandez as she prepares to compete at the CIF State Track and Field Championships in Clovis, with updated CIF rules allowing shared podium placements (to ensure fair competition). The event is set for May 29 and 30 at Veterans Memorial Stadium at Buchanan High School. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno native Max Arfsten has been added to the 26-man USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup after a New York event; the 25-year-old Columbus Crew player (with 18 caps and one goal) will join friendlies against Senegal and Germany before group play starts on June 12 at SoFi Stadium. ABC30
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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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Delta Sleep & Michael Cera Palin Concert
7-9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Under 21 includes admission ticket + one complimentary bottled water — Experience an evening of atmospheric soundscapes with Delta Sleep's unique blend of punk, indie, and electronic influences.
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