Monday, June 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, Fresno held its 35th Rainbow Pride parade celebrating community support amid high temperatures. The parade began in the Tower District and ended at Fresno City College with 250 regional vendors, live music, and local performances—promoting diversity and acceptance. KMPH
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, a man arrived at a Popeyes in Fresno with multiple stab wounds and was taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening treatment while police arrested a suspect who had fled after a dispute at an apartment complex — investigators are reviewing the case. Your Central Valley
- ➤ A man broke into a Clovis spa Saturday at midnight when a security camera showed him throwing an object to break a glass door, taking a key, and leaving $11,000 in damage—the police responded quickly and the spa resumed operations. KMPH
- ➤ Component Coffee in the Tower District closed today after severe vandalism shattered many windows—employees are now boarding them up and assessing further damage. KMPH
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ArtHop returned to Downtown Fresno yesterday when the city reunited its art and gallery components after splitting them last year. Vendors and artists said attendance was lower than in previous years (organizers now require licensed vendors to enhance safety and preserve the event's original art focus). The Collegian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Fresno County Transportation Authority announced that Executive Director Terry Ogle will leave on July 4 for a private sector job amid ongoing efforts to renew Measure C—a half-cent sales tax that funds local transportation projects. Supervisor Buddy Mendes said an interim leader will be appointed and the change will not impact plans to pass the tax renewal in 2026. The San Joaquin Valley Sun
- ➤ Fresno faces $1.2 billion in deferred road repairs and Mayor Jerry Dyer has proposed a $100 million bond under his Pave Now — Pay Later plan to start paving projects within three years with repayment beginning in 2029. The city council will review proposals from $75 million to $150 million on June 12 after Public Works Director Scott Mozier noted that road conditions have fallen from a 2008 PCI of 72 to an estimated 55 today. The San Joaquin Valley Sun
- ➤ The Fresno County Board of Supervisors will vote on Tuesday on the Amador Plan that funds year-round staffing for the Yokuts Valley—Piedra—Blasingame—and Shaver Lake fire stations to provide emergency services from July 1 through June 30. County officials say the plan is vital for protecting residents—especially in eastern Fresno County—from major incidents during the winter months. Your Central Valley
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Salinas High School track star Clara Adams had her 400-meter championship win revoked by CIF after she sprayed her shoes with a fire extinguisher following her victory — her family says they have reached out to CIF for a resolution while the organization has yet to respond. KMPH
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Books & Bebidas: A Silent Book Club Meetup
5:30-8 p.m. — Dulce Upfront — BYOB for books — Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with silent reading and mingling after a drink.
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The Big Fresno Card Show
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Big Fresno Fair Gate — Free entry for first 50 attendees — Explore over 100 vendor tables of sports cards, collectibles, and more with food trucks and prizes.
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DAD GAMES 2025
1-5 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Fresno — Ticket price includes game card and buffet — Compete in a fun-filled arcade showdown with your family for exciting prizes.
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Takumi Japanese Restaurant Viewing Party
6-8 p.m. — Takumi Japanese Restaurant — $35+ — Indulge in a multi-course meal featuring grilled teriyaki and yakitori in a warm dining atmosphere.
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90's Pop Tour
8-11 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Tickets available — Relive the magic of the 90s with iconic pop performances and delightful surprises.
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L.A. vation: U2 Tribute
7:30-11:00 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Cost info unavailable — Experience the U2 tribute band L.A.vation delivering hit after hit from U2’s greatest albums.
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Succulent Social
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Kearney Mansion Museum — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy an enchanting evening of champagne and a succulent planting workshop.
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Jorge Medina Concert
8-11 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the dynamic sounds of Medina and Cuen as they electrify the regional Mexican music scene.
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Candlelight - A Tribute to Coldplay on Strings
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Ticket purchase required — Experience Coldplay's hits performed live on strings in a magical candlelit setting.
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FOOSA Philharmonic - Rite of Spring
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Saroyan Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the lush melodies of Schoenberg’s Pelléas und Mélisande performed by the FOOSA Philharmonic.
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