Top stories: Pardini strikes again. Alleged motive in Caleb Quick killing. Worker’s body recovered
The top stories from The Fresno Bee on Friday include testimony from a Clovis courtroom detailing an alleged sexual assault that police say motivated the execution-style killing of a teenager, a celebrated Fresno chef opening an Italian sandwich shop, and a fatal incident at a Fowler raisin facility.
We assemble this list each evening, so you can get caught up on the top Fresno Bee stories of the day
• Testimony reveals details of alleged sexual assault in Clovis teen killing case Testimony in the transfer hearing for Cassandra Michael, 16, accused of being the getaway driver in the killing of Caleb Quick, 18, revealed details of an alleged sexual assault police say motivated the shooting. Quick was killed on April 23, 2025, by Byron Rangel, 16, in a Clovis parking lot — 10 days after the alleged assault at a house party. The alleged victim told detectives she had no memory of sexual acts depicted in videos that police say Quick sent to her. Click here for full story.
• Top Fresno chef Jimmy Pardini to open Italian sandwich shop Strada Chef Jimmy Pardini is opening Strada Italian Sandwiches on Tuesday, April 28, in the Park Crossing shopping center on Friant Road. The menu features sandwiches made with imported Italian cheeses, artisan meats and housemade focaccia, all priced at $12 or $13. It’s the fourth restaurant by the chef behind The Annex Kitchen. It will be open 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, except Mondays. Click here for full story.
• Worker’s body recovered after fatal incident at Fowler raisin facility Juan Patino, 39, was found dead Friday morning at National Raisin Company’s facility in Fowler. He went missing the day before during a suspected workplace accident, Fowler Police Chief Greg Gularte said. Co-workers became concerned when his name remained on log sheets after his shift, and his last known location was near a water digester on the property. Specialized dive teams from Utah were called in due to hazardous conditions, and Patino’s body was recovered Friday morning. Click here for full story.
Original stories by Fresno Bee reporters Thaddeus Miller, Bethany Clough and Anthony Galaviz.
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This story was originally published April 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
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