Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Fresno.
Valley Crime Stoppers is seeking the public's help to find Dillon Christopher Wade, a white male (5'9, 143 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes) wanted on a felony warrant for criminal threats.
Police are looking for two men accused of an armed robbery at an AMPM gas station on Blythe and Herndon avenues in northwest Fresno just before 2 a.m. Thursday — masked suspects used a gun to demand cash from a clerk before leaving in a white sedan, and anyone with information is asked to call police.
Fresno police are looking for two masked men after they robbed an AMPM gas station on Blythe and Herndon avenues just before 2 a.m. Thursday — the suspects took cash from the clerk and drove off in a white sedan.
Jamie Foxx—actor and comedian—will perform on June 27 at Saroyan Theater in Fresno in a show that blends concert, comedy and character sketches with gospel moments by local choirs.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Wednesday that Ashley Albertoni Sausser, Frank Ruiz, and Adam Ramirez were appointed as judges for Merced, Tulare, and San Joaquin counties to fill vacancies from retiring judges — Sausser replaces Judge Shelly Seymour, Ruiz follows Judge Brett R.
Alldredge, and Ramirez follows Judge Jose L. Alva.
Fresno City Council approved a proposal to streamline home building in office zoned districts by removing ministerial approval, and the measure will be voted on one last time before final passage as the city seeks to regain its Prohousing Designation.
The council also accepted a $1 million state grant for a Youth Job Corps homelessness pilot program and ended a commission for local cannabis tax oversight while city leaders held a Juneteenth flag raising at City Hall — showing the council’s broad agenda.
Fresno County health officials said the new COVID subvariant NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus, is spreading and causing a painful sore throat some call razor blade throat—its presence is confirmed through local wastewater tests.
They urged residents to stay current on vaccinations and utilize free COVID test kits available in the area.
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.
Christmas In July 5k
7-11 a.m. — Christmas Tree Lane — Registration required — Enjoy a festive run down the beautifully shaded Christmas Tree Lane in July.
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