Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of June.
Good morning, Fresno.
Veterans, families and community leaders gathered Saturday in Fresno to retire an American flag that had flown for many years ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary — Congressman Jim Costa and Mayor Jerry Dyer paid tribute to the sacrifices of service members.
Annie Manfred Rossotti, a Selma resident, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday, June 14 with family visiting from Texas, Arizona, and Oregon.
She said having a partner makes life better and marked this milestone with joy.
With triple-digit temperatures and a heat advisory until Tuesday, families are seeking relief at Wild Water Adventure Park’s Lost River attraction today (with lifeguards on duty) and at city cooling centers and splash pads across Fresno.
Fresno County CAL FIRE crews battle two wildfires near Tollhouse, with mandatory evacuations for residents off Fallen Oak Road and Post Oak Road remaining in effect — the Stoney Fire burned 25 acres on Sunday and could grow to 100 acres while a second blaze burns near Peterson Road.
Chowchilla native Asterisk Talley (the youngest player and only high school competitor) won her match on Sunday at Bel-Air Country Club, helping Team USA secure a 12–7 Curtis Cup victory over Great Britain and Ireland.
Fresno State's football team has earned 18 preseason All-Pac-12 honors, including five first-team awards, as the Bulldogs prepare for their first Pac-12 season.
They will begin on Sept. 4 with a game at USC at 6 p.m. PT (Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum).
Former Bulldog Josh Hokit, a Fresno State alum, secured a second-round TKO win over 41-year-old Derrick Lewis at the White House South Lawn on Sunday (the bout was a late addition), while his controversial post-fight remarks drew local criticism.
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.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
12-6 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Tickets required — Experience non-stop family fun with jaw-dropping acts at the circus.
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