Good morning, Fresno.

Gary Chahil is the new president of the Big Fresno Fair board and the first American Sikh in this role, working with vice president Frank Flores and secretary/treasurer Jerry Pacheco.

The fair will run Oct. 1—12 as the board works to boost community ties and improve the event experience.

At 11:29 p.m. on April 20, firefighters responded to a dryer fire at a Clovis apartment near Fowler and Tollhouse avenues and quickly contained the blaze in the laundry room with no injuries reported.

Rescuers pulled one person from the water and airlifted them to a hospital after receiving CPR, and another person was rescued from an island at Avocado Lake on Easter Sunday.

A white Ford van crashed into a power pole near Walnut and Manning Avenues on Sunday morning, knocking down three additional poles, leaving nearly 100 people without power near Easton, and prompting PG&E crews to work for hours while the driver fled the scene (two other drivers hit debris but were not injured) as Manning Avenue from Elm Street to Fruit Avenue was blocked off.

Fresno shoppers have found it hard to buy the Dubai chocolate bar with pistachio cream as its high demand has raised pistachio prices and caused shortages at local candy stores.

Producers say rising demand (with kernel prices increasing from $7.65 to $10.30 per pound) is pushing farmers and chocolatiers to boost production.

A man was stabbed at Jack’s Gas in Easton and later involved in a car crash near Community Regional Medical Center on Sunday afternoon—police are investigating after a group of young men fled in a black Cadillac and a passerby drove the seriously injured man to the Fresno hospital.

MadTown Robotics Team 1323 won its third World Championship on Saturday at an international competition in Houston, Texas.

The team, which includes students from Matilda Torres, Madera, and Madera South High Schools, has strengthened its record in STEM education.

Hector Agredano Jr Student Recital

2-3:30 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online ticket sales only — Experience an afternoon of vocal performance from talented students at Fresno State.

Clovis East High School Class of 2010 15 Year Reunion

4-8 p.m. — The 411 Rec Room — Light snacks provided — Reconnect with old classmates and enjoy a night filled with nostalgia and live music.

Drew Petersen Piano Concert

3 PM — Concert Hall — $5.00 - $40.00 — Experience the lyrical mastery of acclaimed pianist Drew Petersen with a captivating program of classical works.

Big Bands in Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticket required — Enjoy an evening of lively performances from big band ensembles.

Jose F. Quinones Hernandez Student Recital (Cello)

7:30-9 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the melodic strains of cello at this student recital.

Fresno State Wind Orchestra & San Joaquin Delta College Symphonic Band Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Concert Hall — $15.00 - $25.00 — Experience an evening of orchestral music featuring two talented ensembles.

BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2025

5-8 p.m. — Phebe Conley Art Gallery — Free entry — Discover the innovative designs and artworks of Fresno State’s graduating class in Graphic Design, Illustration, and Interactive Multimedia.

East Side Story Funkin' Oldies Car Show & Fiesta

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Fresno Fairgrounds North Entrance — Paid venue parking — Celebrate 46 years of Lowriding and Funk with live performances in Fresno.

Cars at the Pointe

8-10:45 a.m. — Campus Pointe at Fresno State — Free entry — Enjoy classic cars and coffee while mingling with fellow car enthusiasts.

Paratech University Training Event

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fresno Fire Department — Registration required — Enhance your heavy lifting and stabilization skills through hands-on learning with certified instructors.