Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning at Roeding Park for the grand reopening of two renovated tot lots near the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

City officials said the updates include new jungle gyms, soft flooring, and shaded seating—funded by Measure P—and noted plans for further park improvements.

Yesterday, a ribbon-cutting ceremony opened Naomi's House in Downtown Fresno, a renovated facility with 30 beds for transitional housing that offers a full kitchen, private showers, laundry room, and educational space (with plans to add a community garden and on-site clinic) for up to 90 days to support unhoused women.

Bodycam footage shows a Fresno officer fired at a knife-wielding suspect who held a woman hostage near Shields Avenue at the FAX transit center — the suspect, Joanna Lopez, was shot and later died while the officer was placed on paid administrative leave as the case was turned over to the District Attorney's office.

Fresno Unified School District announced that beginning June 16, free meals will be provided at 90 school sites from Monday to Friday between 11 am and 1 pm to children ages one to 18—regardless of which school they attend.

The program is designed to help ensure that kids do not go hungry during the summer months.

General is a three-year-old bilingual rescue pup (weighing about 85 pounds) available for adoption through Mell's Mutts in Fresno (fixed, vaccinated and skilled in English and Spanish commands); prospective adopters must submit an application to match him with the right home.

Trans athlete Ab Hernandez tied for first in the high jump with 9 points, placed second in the long jump with 8 points and won the triple jump with 10 points and a mark of 42 ft 2 in at the CIF Championship Finals on Sunday—all scores were posted on the CIF website.

Fresno State’s season ended with an 8-3 loss to UC Irvine in an elimination game at the Los Angeles Regional on Saturday.

Starter Aidan Cremarosa allowed early home runs that gave the Anteaters control of the game (the Bulldogs finished the season 31-29).

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.

The Big Fresno Card Show

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Big Fresno Fair Gate — Free entry for first 50 attendees — Explore over 100 vendor tables of sports cards, collectibles, and more with food trucks and prizes.

DAD GAMES 2025

1-5 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Fresno — Ticket price includes game card and buffet — Compete in a fun-filled arcade showdown with your family for exciting prizes.

Takumi Japanese Restaurant Viewing Party

6-8 p.m. — Takumi Japanese Restaurant — $35+ — Indulge in a multi-course meal featuring grilled teriyaki and yakitori in a warm dining atmosphere.

90's Pop Tour

8-11 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Tickets available — Relive the magic of the 90s with iconic pop performances and delightful surprises.

L.A. vation: U2 Tribute

7:30-11:00 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Cost info unavailable — Experience the U2 tribute band L.A.vation delivering hit after hit from U2’s greatest albums.