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Good morning! It’s Friday, June. 6. This is Rob, wishing you a happy National Doughnut Day!
The weather? Still good but this almost-tedious streak of 90-degree days is coming to an end with triple-digit heat expected early next week.
“The Fresno Unified School District now says it has launched itself into a comprehensive, new program designed to dramatically and measurably increase student academic performance over the next five years.” KMPH
“A small business in Fresno’s Tower District will become the first recipient of a grant from the city in collaboration with PG&E to make energy improvements and save money on electricity.” KSEE
“The City of Hanford will celebrate a milestone of its most cherished landmark this weekend, commemorating the 100th year of its Civic Auditorium with a “Century of Memories” celebration aimed at recognizing the landmark’s role in shaping the city’s identity.” The Business Journal
Sikh Institute of Fresno invites the public to a community meeting to help shape how funding from Fresno County’s expiring road-maintenance tax — Measure C — could be on future projects. The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, at 4827 N Parkway Dr, Fresno. Instagram
Fresno Yosemite International Airport is calling for artists to submit proposals for murals at the city’s airport. Artists may submit proposals for more than one mural. Each proposal will require a separate submission. More information
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park and the Friends of Allensworth are proud to present a Juneteenth celebration at the historic town of Allensworth founded by African American pioneers in California’s Great Central Valley. Transportation to the park is available with the purchase of a ticket through Amtrak San Joaquins. All ages are welcome. Allensworth
“The City of Fresno launched its Expanded Lawn to Garden Rebate program to give homeowners and businesses more money back when they replace their front lawns with water-efficient landscaping. The program is open to residents and businesses who receive water service through the City’s Department of Public Utilities.” Learn more
Hundreds return to downtown Fresno as ArtHop 2.0 reunites with street fair food vendors
Thursday night you could see a number of very Fresno things in plain sight downtown — cars overflowing into makeshift parking spots in dirt lots, food trucks from every cuisine taking over the streets and a guy in a dinosaur mask bouncing to the rhythm of a local ska band’s […]
How a Fresno artist and all-star athlete used paint and punches to explore her sexuality and spirituality
NeFesha Ruth launched “The Paint + Punch Project: An Exploration of Sexuality + Spirituality through Art + Athleticism” during June’s ArtHop, aiming to unite cross-sectional communities through storytelling and open dialogue.
As budget hearings wrap up, Fresno City Council gets closer to final proposal
The Fresno City Council is getting closer to finalizing funding requests after a whole week of budget hearings at Fresno City Hall. At 9 a.m. every day this week, the council unpacked Mayor Jerry Dyer’s $2.3 billion proposed budget with the director of each city department. Most city departments will […]
