Good morning, Fresno.

Police arrested a man on Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence and gun charges after pulling him over for a traffic violation near Inyo and O streets in downtown Fresno, and officers found a loaded handgun during their vehicle inventory.

On May 19, a 45-year-old man was arrested after a high-speed chase that began when a deputy spotted his stolen pickup on Clovis Avenue near McKinley—he later crashed in a rail construction zone near Belmont and Ferris in central Fresno and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

A man was arrested after a high-speed chase and crash in central Fresno that started a little after 3 a.m. on northbound Clovis Avenue near McKinley when a deputy spotted a stolen pickup truck—he was not hurt, taken to a hospital as a precaution and will be booked into Fresno County jail.

A woman was arrested in Clovis on Sunday after starting a large vegetation fire near Armstrong Avenue and Highway 180 that scorched several acres without damaging nearby buildings—Diana Rivas, 35, now faces three counts of arson and one count of attempted arson—and she was booked into Fresno County Jail.

Nayeli Prado, a Strathmore High School senior (the first in her family to attend college), received the prestigious Gates Scholarship and will attend UCLA, which helps cover college costs not met by other aid.

She plans to return to her hometown as an immigration attorney and earned praise from her teacher for her hard work.

Former NFL player Robert Golden founded Golden Charter Academy in Fresno in 2021 as a unique K-8 school that teaches environmental literacy through hands-on projects with the Fresno Chaffee Zoo— the school, which includes programs like tree planting and a free farmers’ market, received the City of Fresno’s Youth Leader Award from Mayor Jerry Dyer at the recent State of the City event and has more than 600 students on its waitlist.

Fresno firefighters asked local residents to fill the boot — collecting donations at the Blackstone and Nees intersection from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday morning — to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and help families affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS and related neuromuscular diseases.

A groundbreaking ceremony in Downtown Fresno marked the start of construction on The Mosaic at 1840 Broadway—an affordable housing project for working individuals that will have 25 studio and one-bedroom units.

The project, partially funded by $4.7M in pandemic recovery funds, will finish by the end of November so tenants can move in by the new year.

Start, Grow, and Stay Conference

12:30-6 p.m. — University Business Center — Free entry — Discover resources and network with entrepreneurs at a pitch competition and innovation showcase.

Alec Cortez Live in Fresno

7 PM - 12 AM — Procreations Brewing Company — Limited tickets available — Experience a special show with rising Bay Area star Alec Cortez along with exciting local support acts.

Youth Orchestras of Fresno Gala Concert

4:00 – 5:30 PM — Saroyan Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 75 years of musical excellence with a spectacular gala concert.

Friday Night Fever: Decades Dance Night

8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Groove through the decades with iconic hits and a lively atmosphere.

Bulldog Back 9 Golf Experience

8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Valley Children's Stadium — Supporting student-athletes — Experience an unforgettable nine-hole golf adventure inside the stadium.

Virtual Tour of Serenity Living

9 AM - 7 PM — Serenity Living — Free entry — Explore a top-rated senior community offering exceptional care and vibrant activities for seniors.

Hardy Concert

6:30 PM — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch Hardy live for an unforgettable night of music.

Chingo Bling Live in Fresno

8-10 p.m. — Frank's Place — Tickets vary — Experience the multi-talented Chingo Bling in a night of laughter and entertainment.

Angel Meet & Greet

7-8 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Admission Ticket required — Get personal items signed and a photo with the band at this exclusive meet & greet.

Books & Bebidas: A Silent Book Club Meetup

5:30-8 p.m. — Dulce Upfront — BYOB for books — Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with silent reading and mingling after a drink.