Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of June.
Good morning, Fresno.
The Sierra Crossing affordable housing center has opened in Fresno to offer safe housing and support to 18 to 24-year-olds who have aged out of foster care.
The $23 million project was built in partnership with Valley Teen Ranch & the city using off-site construction and provides counseling and job support services.
Award-winning chef Matt Horn is set to open a Horn Barbecue location in Fresno later this year—located at the former Yosemite Falls Cafe spot in Granite Park on Cedar Avenue—that will offer fine casual dining with a large patio, live music, and community initiatives honoring his roots.
Fresno restaurant Saizon — which opened in 2022 and is led by Chef Justin Shannon — was named one of California’s 101 best restaurants by the Los Angeles Times after a critic praised its modern American dishes and busy dining room.
Fresno detectives and other agencies arrested 15 men on charges of possessing and sharing child sexual abuse material plus attempting to meet a child between June 9 and June 13 after executing 11 search warrants in Fresno and Madera counties and seizing 61 electronic devices.
Fresno Unified School District is serving free summer meals until July 17 at 90 school sites for children ages 1 to 18; the program serves breakfast and lunch on site with no application needed and feeds about 10,000 kids daily—using locally sourced items to keep meal quality the same as during the school year.
Today at Hayward Field, Cierra Jackson of Fresno State set a new NCAA record in the women's discus with her first throw of 65.82m — making her the first outdoor national champion for her school since 1999.
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.
Youth Brigade Live at Strummer's
7-10 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Experience the high-energy rock sounds of Youth Brigade in a vibrant local venue.
Slice of Comedy Featuring Aaron Schoonover
8-10 p.m. — DiCicco's Old Town Clovis — Full menu available — Enjoy a night of humor with the nationally touring comedian known for his high-energy and relatable comedy.
Union Member Appreciation Day
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Fresno Chaffee Zoo — Ticket required — Enjoy a day at the zoo with a private BBQ lunch and access to the new Valley Farm Exhibit.
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