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Saturday, June 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Fresno. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A wrong-way driver in a jeep crashed head-on on I-5 near Coalinga on June 20, sparking a grass fire that burned 90 acres and killed three people. ABC30
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police said a man in his 30s was shot at an apartment complex on Plumas near Walnut avenues in southwest Fresno early Friday and later died at a local hospital—investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a party gone wrong. ABC30
- ➤ Authorities are seeking 45-year-old Versall Johnson Henderson, a man who is 6'2" tall and weighs 230 lbs with black hair and hazel eyes, because he is wanted on a felony warrant for assault with a deadly weapon; anyone with information should call Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP. KMPH
- ➤ Fresno police responded to a three-round shotspotter call just after 2 a.m. Friday at an apartment complex on Plumas near Walnut that left a man in his 30s with an upper body gunshot wound and he was taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead—police believe the shooting stemmed from a party gone wrong and have not identified any suspects. KMJ Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Global superstar Shakira added Fresno to her 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran' world tour and will perform at Valley Children’s Stadium on Aug. 7—marking the venue's first-ever concert—after beginning the North American leg on May 13 in Charlotte. The Business Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Ruth Fire burned 14 acres and destroyed one structure in Yokuts Valley near Ruth Hill Road and Barberry Lane and is now 20% contained, CalFire said. About 140 firefighters are battling the blaze using engines, water tenders, helicopters, bulldozers and hand crews—efforts complicated by steep, rocky terrain. GV Wire
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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