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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fresno officials have revitalized Camp Fresno, a 35-acre historic camp near Dinkey Creek in the Sierra National Forest that has offered rustic cabins and tent sites since 1926. The camp had closed for repairs after deferred maintenance and a tree die-off but reopened recently (refreshed for summer heat). KVPR
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, June 1, a pickup truck hit power lines just south of Walnut Avenue near Lincoln when a semi disturbed additional wires, leaving multiple lines down and Lincoln Avenue closed from Walnut to Fruit while PG&E and ATT responded. KMPH
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fresno cardroom owner Kyle Kirkland applauded a 45-day court injunction that blocked enforcement of state rules banning blackjack, keeping his business model legal. The Attorney General’s Office will argue its case in court on June 30. GV Wire
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fresno’s Art Deco-style Hall of Records opened in 1937 with funding from the Public Works Administration — it now stands as an iconic piece of local history listed on the National Register of Historic Places. KVPR
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Johnny Alvarado, a candidate for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, is on paid administrative leave from Parlier Unified after ABC30 documents revealed he misrepresented his work history—his opponents now call for increased transparency. GV Wire
- ➤ Steve Ward was a longtime math teacher and cross country coach at Clovis Unified who impacted students and former athletes over a 43-year career — he passed away on May 28 and funeral services are pending. GV Wire
- ➤ Jermaine Whitehead, a seventh grader at Kastner Intermediate, saved a classmate who choked on gum and was honored with the Thunderbird Life Saving Award at a school assembly. The school recognized his quick thinking and praised his bravery as an example for students. KMPH
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A video shows a man trying to feed a bald eagle during his fishing trip at Pine Flat Lake on Sunday. There is no report of any official response to the unusual wildlife encounter. KMPH
- ➤ Southern California Edison warns that the Stevenson Falls bridge crossing is unsafe due to high water levels in the Sierra National Forest. Travelers from Fresno and Clovis should avoid the area since fast water flows make the crossing dangerous for the next three weeks. KMPH
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, CalFresh recipients in Fresno had to meet new federal requirements by showing proof of work, school, or community engagement & up to 40,000 residents risk losing benefits if they do not meet exemption criteria by their next renewal. Fresno County’s Department of Social Services will contact those affected. ABC30
- ➤ The High-Speed Rail Authority Board approved a $3.5 billion contract on Monday that selects three U.S.-based companies to begin laying track on 119 miles of rail. The board also moved Fresno and Hanford as potential sites for a heavy maintenance facility (expected to create 2,000 jobs). GV Wire
- ➤ CalFresh recipients who qualify as able-bodied adults without dependents will face new work or community engagement requirements at their next annual renewal starting Monday. County eligibility workers will explain if recipients must work, volunteer, or attend school or training to keep benefits. KMPH
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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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