Good morning, Fresno.

Councilmember Richardson said active military members will soon hand-deliver 600 American flags to the first residents as part of a community spirit event before the Fourth of July—marking the first flag retirement and distribution program in Fresno.

Councilmember Richardson’s FREEDOM event will hand-deliver 600 American flags to the first residents as active military members promote patriotism—marking Fresno’s first-ever flag retirement and distribution program before the Fourth of July.

Fresno firefighters put out a fire on the 1200 block of North Fruit Avenue around 11:15 p.m. Friday and found a vacant home that became a total loss—no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

On Saturday, a home on Highway 41 and Mt. Whitney burned down, displacing eight residents when firefighters arrived at 6:07 p.m. They controlled flames spreading to nearby vegetation and a haystack — victims will receive help from the Red Cross.

CHP arrested two individuals for felony vandalism after they were caught defacing the Highway 99 bridge—during the traffic stop, officials charged the Lincoln driver with DUI.

Fresno police said a man fleeing a hit-and-run died after his silver Chevy pickup crashed into a tree near Fresno and H Streets around 10:30 a.m. Sunday—another driver reported being rear-ended by the fleeing vehicle after his black Subaru was involved in a collision.

The Fresno community held a fundraiser at Sunnyside High School that raised over $8,700 for student Gabriel Garcia Jr.—diagnosed with cancer in 2024 and now preparing for more treatments in San Francisco.

Organizers offered a car wash, free haircuts, and food to support his fight against the illness.

Books & Bebidas: A Silent Book Club Meetup

5:30-8 p.m. — Dulce Upfront — BYOB — Enjoy a relaxing night of silent reading and drinks with fellow book lovers.

Youth Brigade Live at Strummer's

7-10 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticketed event — Experience the high-energy rock sounds of Youth Brigade in a vibrant local venue.

Slice of Comedy Featuring Aaron Schoonover

8-10 p.m. — DiCicco's Old Town Clovis — Full menu available — Enjoy a night of humor with the nationally touring comedian known for his high-energy and relatable comedy.

Union Member Appreciation Day

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Fresno Chaffee Zoo — Ticket required — Enjoy a day at the zoo with a private BBQ lunch and access to the new Valley Farm Exhibit.

Christmas In July 5k

7-11 a.m. — Christmas Tree Lane — Registration required — Enjoy a festive run down the beautifully shaded Christmas Tree Lane in July.

Fresno Car Auction Event

11:30 p.m. — 1805 N Lafayette Ave, Fresno, CA — Free registration — Discover over 300,000 repairable and salvage cars at this public auction.

Lil Kayla Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets from $31.83 — Enjoy an exciting night of live music with Lil Kayla.

Bowling 4 Babies

8-11 p.m. — Fresno State Bowling Alley — Fundraising event — Roll strikes and spares to support families and babies in need.

Sounds of Summer Concert

2-5 p.m. — Clovis Veterans Memorial District — Free entry — Celebrate summer with a patriotic concert featuring The Sounds of Freedom Military Concert Band.