Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Fresno.
Fresno police will enforce a citywide curfew on minors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday to enhance safety at night, and the Boys (Girls) Club plans summer programs for about 1,000 kids to keep them engaged.
The Old Town Clovis Farmers Market is in full swing with Friday evening sessions from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Pollasky Avenue between Third and Seventh streets, running from May 1 to Sept.
25 and supporting the NOSH Program (an eat one, give one initiative) with each visit.
Sierra Vista Mall at 1050 Shaw Ave. will serve as a cooling center for Clovis when temperatures reach 105°F, operating Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Free water and air conditioning (with no-cost Clovis Transit rides) are available for residents.
Fresno native Ray Rabah opened Valley Prime Meats and Carniceria on N.
Cedar Ave in north Fresno on May 9 — offering personal service with over 35 seasoning blends, store tours, and vacuum-sealed packaging to help locals select quality cuts for special meals.
Modernist unveiled its new ‘Nostalgia’ menu today in downtown Fresno, featuring 16 original cocktails that come with bartender-written stories and artwork — a creative update highlighting the bar’s local flair.
Farber Educational Center students were honored today for completing semester-long civic engagement projects; 92 students earned the California State Seal of Civic Engagement, a record high for the district, by partnering with local organizations like Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Beautify Fresno and others.
CAL FIRE reported a massive fire at Medline Distribution Center in Tracy yesterday near Interstate 205, and Valley Air District officials deployed a monitor to track drifting smoke which led to moderate air quality in Fresno (AQI reading of 93) that could worsen for sensitive groups tonight.
Fresno County fire crews responded to the Peach Fire that burned 16 acres in an agricultural area west of Fowler Thursday, and the cause remains under investigation.
Alberto, a 59-year-old Fresno resident & former immigration informant, faced detentions at local green card interviews and now awaits legal petitions to address these challenges in his immigration process.
Fresno native Max Arfsten will take the field today in the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team's opening match at the FIFA World Cup, drawing on lessons from his local upbringing.
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.
Just The Tips Comedy Show
7-9:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Fresno — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of laughs with headliner Chris Cruz and open mic talent at this vibrant comedy show.
Computer Kill live with DustBowlChampion
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of thrilling tunes at this vibrant Fresno venue.
Cowboy Bebop 25th Anniversary Film Screening
8-10 p.m. — Historic Crest Theatre — Cost info not specified — Celebrate 25 years of Cowboy Bebop with an epic in-person film screening and space cowboy vibes.
FOOSA Chamber and Symphony Final Concert
7-9 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Free admission — Enjoy a heartfelt performance by young musicians in the FOOSA Chamber Orchestra and Symphony.
Stars & Strikes Bowling Fundraiser
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Bulldog Bowl — $12 — Enjoy two hours of bowling and fun activities in a patriotic celebration for a good cause.
Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of jaw-dropping acts and unforgettable family fun at the circus.
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