Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Fresno.
Movies in the Park returns in Fresno as families can watch Lilo and Stitch this Friday at Lafayette Park — Shrek 2 is scheduled next week at Mosqueda Center with special screenings for seniors and adaptive recreation planned.
Owners Tom and Davita Miller opened Bulle, a fine-dining restaurant at Herndon & Marks last Sunday after two years in the making, offering craft cocktails and flexible menu options so guests can dine at a price that fits their tastes.
Dr. Michele Cantwell-Copher led the Fresno County Schools Superintendent race on Tuesday night with 42.78% of votes counted, which fell short of the percentage needed to avoid a runoff—challengers Dr. Eimear O’Brien and Dr. Johnny Alvarado will face off in November.
Fresno City College and Fresno State will offer free AI workshops this summer to help locals learn practical skills for their business tasks.
The five-hour sessions run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — one at CSU Fresno on June 6 and one at Fresno City College on July 11.
Fresno County firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Campbell Mountain on Tuesday, June 2 that grew from an estimated 25 to 30 acres to 75 acres by midafternoon — additional air support including two air tankers, one helicopter and another aircraft was deployed.
Fresno will install new school zone signs as the speed limit decreases from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Officials advise drivers to reduce speed near schools to keep everyone safe.
Fresno residents are buzzing as the United States prepares to host the FIFA World Cup, which will kick off in just over a week.
Nationwide soccer celebrations, including events in host cities (LA and San Francisco), promise to bring the global festivity to local fans.
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.
Durango Fest
8:00 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience a family-friendly celebration of music and culture at Durango Fest.
Pepe Aguilar Concert
8:00-11:00 PM — Save Mart Center — Cost Info Available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Pepe Aguilar live in concert as part of his En Concierto USA 2026 tour.
Free FOOSA Concerts at Fresno State
7:30 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a series of concerts featuring talented youth musicians from around the world at Fresno's FOOSA Festival.
Extreme Heat Adaptation Training for Contractors
12-3 p.m. — Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center — Free entry — Gain insights on building climate-resilient homes and adapting to extreme heat impacts in California.
Father's Day Run/Walk
Celebrate Dads — 10k or 2-mile run — Fresno, California — Entry fee applies — Honor your Dad with a fun run on Father's Day.
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