Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno Unified overcame a $77 million budget deficit with classroom cuts, early retirements, and a state funding boost, but now faces tough contract talks with the Fresno Teachers Association at the school board meeting on June 17.

Two long-serving educators, Mary McHatton and Lisa Papaleo, will retire from Liddell Elementary at the end of the school year after 37+ years of service.

They began teaching when the school opened in 1998 and now plan to spend more time with their families (as grandmothers) while leaving a legacy.

Fresno-based Master Gardener Gerry Hanford shared tomato season advice today, saying gardeners should support tomato plants with cages (not prune them) and use water to remove aphids.

Free classes and a helpline through the Master Gardener program offer residents more gardening help.

Liana Zhou, a 17-year-old who transferred from a traditional high school, graduated early with a 4.3 GPA from Crescent View South Public Charter and will attend UC Irvine this fall.

She was chosen to join an Italy nursing cohort — a key step toward her nurse assistant career.

Rep. Jim Costa announced more than $131 million in federal funding is coming for upgrades to the Friant-Kern Canal and the O’Neill Pumping Plant today—boosting water reliability for farms and communities across the San Joaquin Valley.

Orange Cove residents have signed a petition against a planned hydrogen blending project that may risk home safety due to older appliances, voicing concerns during public meetings.

Utility officials will decide the pilot in June as city leaders weigh proposed safety measures.

Fresno Fire Department hosted a live-fire operations course on Friday, June 5 to train firefighters from the Bay Area + Southern California in tactical skills for slowing wildland fires.

The training aimed to reduce annual grass fuel loading ahead of an expected active fire season.

Valley Children's Healthcare celebrated its first ASN to BSN graduates who earned their Bachelor’s degrees with full tuition support, paid study time, and mentorship.

The program with Fresno State began in January 2025 and a new group of nine nurses is now enrolled.

Fresno State football will begin its first Pac-12 season with six home games at Valley Children’s Stadium and six road games — opening with a nonconference game vs USC on Sept.

4 at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and starting conference play on Oct. 3 at Washington State.

At Sanger High, the boys volleyball team captured its first state championship on Saturday by defeating Francis Parker in four sets; the win marks the first state title for a Central Valley team.

Wayne Hancock Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience Wayne Hancock’s captivating blend of honky-tonk swing and storytelling in an intimate setting.

Fresno Unified School District Graduations

Doors open 12 p.m. — Save Mart Center, 2650 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA — $10 for autos, $20 for limos, $40 for RVs — Celebrate the achievements of graduates from Farber and Bullard High Schools.

Edison High School Graduation Ceremony

4-8 p.m. — Save Mart Center — $10 for autos, $20 for limos, $40 for RVs — Celebrate the achievements of the graduating class with a highlight ceremony.

Durango Fest

8:00 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Ticket prices vary — Experience a family-friendly celebration of music and culture at Durango Fest.

Pepe Aguilar Concert

8:00-11:00 PM — Save Mart Center — Cost Info Available — Experience the vibrant sounds of Pepe Aguilar live in concert as part of his En Concierto USA 2026 tour.

Free FOOSA Concerts at Fresno State

7:30 p.m. — Fresno State Concert Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a series of concerts featuring talented youth musicians from around the world at Fresno's FOOSA Festival.

Extreme Heat Adaptation Training for Contractors

12-3 p.m. — Water, Energy and Technology (WET) Center — Free entry — Gain insights on building climate-resilient homes and adapting to extreme heat impacts in California.

Father's Day Run/Walk

Celebrate Dads — 10k or 2-mile run — Fresno, California — Entry fee applies — Honor your Dad with a fun run on Father's Day.

Just The Tips Comedy Show

7-9:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Fresno — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of laughs with headliner Chris Cruz and open mic talent at this vibrant comedy show.

Computer Kill live with DustBowlChampion

7:00 – 9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of thrilling tunes at this vibrant Fresno venue.