Good morning, Fresno.

Sandy Richardson, co-manager of Al’s Cafe in Roeding Park, got her start in 2000 when she was offered a job on a breakfast run with her children and now serves loyal Fresno customers with hearty meals and upbeat 80s music.

The diner, located in a former Wendy’s, received strong community support during COVID-19 closures—customers even brought extra tables—and continues to welcome regulars each day.

A 42-year-old motorcyclist from Visalia died on Saturday, June 8 when his Suzuki motorcycle failed to negotiate a left curve and veered off State Route 180 near Hume Road in Sequoia National Forest (drugs and alcohol were not involved) as he struck the mountainside.

Fresno police detectives and the Undercover Tactical Team arrested 27-year-old Aaminah Norman on June 6 near Silverado and Corona Avenues—she is charged with the November 11 murder of 21-year-old Adriana Gonzales near California and Thorne Avenues.

Two businesses in Fresno's Tower District were vandalized over the weekend—Component Coffee Lab showed damage from bricks and broken glass while Tower Yoga had its windows boarded up.

Michael Cameron Fitch, 35, who was already in custody on a 2021 homicide charge, has been charged with murder and home invasion in connection with the fatal shooting of Ursolo (Frank) Sermeno, 47, which occurred on January 8th, 2022 at an apartment on Winery Avenue near McKinley Avenue after officers responded to a disturbance call.

Fresno Unified will offer over 100 free summer camps for TK–12th grade starting in July—camps will feature STEM, creative, and outdoor activities, run one week each, and provide meals, snacks, and transportation so students can enroll in up to three sessions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Books & Bebidas: A Silent Book Club Meetup

5:30-8 p.m. — Dulce Upfront — BYOB — Enjoy a relaxing night of silent reading and drinks with fellow book lovers.