Good morning, Fresno.

FOX26 staff volunteered yesterday at Central California Food Bank as part of Sinclair Day of Service.

The team (including on-air personalities and producers) helped pack food boxes for the Home Health Partnership with Valley Children’s Hospital at the local facility.

A Fresno County detective rescued six kittens from an attic crawl space at the Area 3 substation in Selma when unusual meowing drew his attention (Fresno Humane Animal Services later cared for them, and the kittens are now available for adoption).

Madera farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are using a new PlantTape machine that will plant 300,000 tomato seedlings in two days (saving on equipment, labor, and fuel costs) amid rising fuel prices.

Local filmmakers can now enter the California Media Access Collaborative’s Big Tell Film Contest (applications opened Tuesday and close Monday, June 1, with winners announced on June 26) to win $5K grants and mentorship from Angelica Hernandez for five-minute documentaries set to premiere in November.

Fuel prices have risen sharply and are impacting local farms and contractors as diesel now costs more, partly due to the war with Iran.

Farmers and construction companies warn that higher fuel costs may push up grocery and building material prices & affect everyday costs.

At a downtown Fresno news conference on Wed, Apr.

8, Sarait Martinez of Centro Binacional urged lawmakers to set a $26 hourly wage for farmworkers following a new study showing rising living costs and stagnant pay (Fresno County wages averaged $16.63).

Fresno State will host the annual Vintage Days for three days of entertainment for all ages+ support for student organizations this month.

Tens of thousands of people are expected on campus.

Boaters heading to Millerton Lake must complete new mandatory inspections+ clean vessels thoroughly to help prevent invasive golden mussels, as the Friant Water Authority has contracted a firm for $400,000 to develop a prevention plan.

The state requires these measures to protect local waterways.

Jackson Hewitt's Mark Steber advised local tax filers to gather all needed documents early as filing Form 4868 automatically extends the return deadline to Oct.

15 (tax payments remain due by April 15 with penalties and interest if unpaid).

A new study shows that Valley Children’s Healthcare fuels $1.02B in annual economic activity and supports 6,170 jobs today, with about 75% of its staff living in Fresno and nearly 2,500 employees earning $308M in wages that boost the local economy.

Fresno’s housing market is ranked the nation’s 15th hottest due to high demand and affordable prices + the average home now costs about $386,000, nearly half a million cheaper than in LA; more than a third of homes sold above asking as prices increased by 3% over the past year.

Tribute to Mägo de Oz

9:00 PM — Marlo's Club and Mexican Restaurant — Ticket required — Experience a night filled with the vibrant sounds of Mägo de Oz tribute performance.

Aleks Syntek Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Book your tickets — Experience an electrifying night with the chart-topping talent of Aleks Syntek.

The Operas of Mozart

2:30-5 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — $5.00 - $15.00 — Experience the timeless scenes from Mozart's celebrated operas, including Le nozze di Figaro and Cosi fan tutte.

Horn Studio Recital

7:30-9 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online ticket sales only — Experience an elegant evening of musical talent from Fresno State's horn studio.

Gavyn Rylan Tapp Junior Woodwind Recital

12:30-1:20 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online ticket purchase required — Experience a lively performance by junior woodwind students at Fresno State.

Mattie Spink Junior Student Cello Recital

12:30-1:20 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticket sales online only — Experience the talent of junior cellists at this inspiring recital.

Lydia Thompson Harp Student Recital

5-6:15 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticket sales online only — Experience the melodic talents of Lydia Thompson in this captivating harp recital.

Bowling for Babies Tournament

11 AM – 6 PM — Bulldog Bowl — Registration fee applies — Participate in strikes and smiles while supporting infant health initiatives in the Central Valley.

Fresno State Percussion Studio Recital

7:30-9 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — $5.00 - $10.00 — Experience an engaging evening of rhythmic performances by talented percussion students.

Combos at Wahlberg

7:30-10 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — $15.00 - $25.00 — Experience an evening of musical performances at this venue.

Sea and Skye: The Fresno Aquarium Drone Light Show

A family-friendly, drive-in evening where 200 drones bring ocean life to the night in a 12–14 minute choreographed show produced by Skye Dreams. Food trucks and other activities.