Happy weekend, Fresno! In today’s happening-today edition: Transportation tax plan vote, a free summer concert series, and the botanical watercolor class + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
County transportation plan moves ahead: Fresno City Council voted 7-0 to back the Better Roads, Safe Streets plan replacing Measure C, a 30-year countywide transportation tax proposal. Supervisor Garry Bredefeld criticized the funding split -- see the tax plan vote.
Summer music returns: FOOSA is back this summer with a free concert series, workshops, and competitions. The FOOSA Philharmonic will perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall and Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall -- see the summer lineup.
Late rally seals it: Fresno Grizzlies edged the Inland Empire 66ers 6-5 as Carlos Renzullo ripped a two-out, eighth-inning double, sealing a fourth straight one-run win. Fresno climbed to 35-30, five games above.500 -- read the full game recap.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Weekend reset, unlocked: Need a quick escape from the Valley oven this week? Fresno Dome Campground trades traffic for pines, granite views, and starry ceilings. Toss in a camp chair, a thermos, and your best ghost story, then let the forest knock your screen time to zero.
Dial in your swing: This week, Hank's Swank Par 3 Golf Course is your low-stress fix for short-game reps and Fresno nostalgia, with a friendly driving range and a breezy 9 that’s perfect for after-work tune-ups. Chunk one, laugh it off, then pure the next like you meant it.
Seafood fix, sorted: When Fresno cravings hit, Pismo's Coastal Grill nails it with oysters on the half shell, a choose-your-own chowder lineup, and that Iron Pot Cioppino that actually warms the soul. Bonus, the in-house fish market brings fresh, delivered-daily seafood home for an easy dinner.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Asia's June Pop Up Market @ Asia Supermarket | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Skip the obligatory necktie and wander Asia's June Pop Up Market this Father's Day weekend, a hometown lineup of 24 vendors serving up good eats, clever trinkets, and family-friendly vibes. It’s the kind of browsing that counts as quality time, and yes, local.
🚗 Car Show & Vendor Fair @ First Church of God of Fresno | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Feel like remembering when chrome was thicker than your patience for traffic? This car show lines up polished classics, solid food trucks, and craft vendors, so you can wander, swap stories about carburetors, and pick up something handmade that will outlast your latest diet.
🎨 Botanical Watercolor Class @ Shinzen Friendship Garden | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been meaning to swap screen time for serene time, this Shinzen watercolor class has you painting the garden’s celebrities, the peacocks, their iridescent feathers, no experience needed. Guided, relaxed, and yes, you leave with art. $40 members, $50 non-members, pre-registration required.
🐾 Feed the Pets Fundraiser for Halo Cafe @ Panda Express | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Panda on Blackstone is turning orange chicken into kibble, with 20 percent to Halo Café, Fresno County’s pet food pantry. Every plate, bowl, or drink helps keep pets in homes, and shelters a little less crowded. Guilt-free carbs, beloved mutts, and zero cooking.
🥋 Women’s Self Defense Workshop @ Love at First Flight (Clovis) | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Fresno School of Self Defense is running a two-hour, hands-on workshop for women, firmly in the less cardio, more confidence category. Practice situational awareness, boundary setting, and simple escapes at a socks-only, floor-sitting Clovis studio, all levels welcome, athletic wear suggested, teens with an adult.
🎨 The Marvelous Medium of Masking Tape Workshop @ Fresno Art Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – Masking tape is graduating from junk drawer to star material at a hands-on workshop led by Matt McGee, Hanford-raised puppetry ace with Kennedy Center cred. Expect tinkering for all skill levels, simple tricks that pop ideas into 3D, and a cozy cap of 30 seats.
🦸 Superman the Movie @ Historic Crest Theatre Fresno | Sunday (6/21) at 6:00 PM – Take a break from the reboots and catch the original Superman on the big screen, cape, curl, and that John Williams swell included. Christopher Reeve still makes flying look easy, the charm lands, and yes, you may hum along without shame. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Fresno report Weather forecastToday — High: 89°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 89. Northwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
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