Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of June.
Good morning, Fresno.
Fresno’s 10 public pools reopened for summer free from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., giving families a chance to cool off.
Free swim lessons for children ages 3-17 start June 22 and each pool features trained lifeguards for safety.
Fresno will host the Juneteenth Experience from June 19 to 21 at Les Kimber Park & Fresno City Hall, offering a flag-raising ceremony on Friday & music, food & family-friendly activities on Saturday & Sunday with live performances & local community resources.
Table grape growers plan an early harvest starting in the Arvin district within days and expanding to farms across the San Joaquin Valley by late June.
Favorable weather and steady water have helped vines produce roughly 96 million boxes of quality grapes that will boost supplies for local retailers.
Three Fresno Unified schools will have new mascots for the next school year after a community selection process to follow state law; Tenaya Middle becomes the Titans, Tioga Middle becomes the Hawks, and Lowell Elementary becomes the Lions.
A Fresno Pacific University student helped launch a campus partnership with Kuppa Joy (a local coffee business) after her idea sparked the change from the previous coffee provider.
University officials said the collaboration will enhance study breaks and campus conversations.
CalFire said the wildfire near Tollhouse was 60% contained and burned 75 acres on Monday morning, with Fallen Oak Road closed.
Crews (175 personnel with additional air tankers) worked in steep terrain, and no injuries or property damage were reported.
An Iranian hacker group claimed it could access parts of the Central Valley water system, but state officials said they found only customer billing data and no sign of service disruption.
Local cybersecurity experts & government leaders are evaluating the system's defenses to protect the region's vital infrastructure.
Fresno home sellers now see faster price cuts as market feedback occurs within four to five weeks when buyers wait for fair pricing (mortgage rate buydowns help attract buyers).
Market trends show leveling prices and nearly pre-pandemic inventory as new constructions become more competitive.
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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