Good morning, Fresno.

Central Valley Honor Flight needs donations to secure Flight 36's October trip for local veterans as funds are short.

Supporters can help today at the Freedom Run in Woodward Park + via the project website.

Fresno residents can plan their 4th of July outings as many chain restaurants and retail stores operate regular or reduced hours — some locations like Costco and UPS services remain closed.

Check local listings for precise times.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus returned to Fresno after a 10-year break at the Save Mart Center and continues with shows held today at 12 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. — tickets are at Ticketmaster or the box office.

Fresno Unified Trustee Valerie Davis was chosen to serve as chair of the Council of Great City Schools board effective July 1, heading a 164-member board representing urban public school districts.

She will lead efforts to boost student outcomes in big city schools.

Firefighters had contained 50% of the Pine Fire that burned about 25 acres near Pine Flat Lake on Friday+ crews reinforced containment lines to stop further spread, and the blaze no longer advanced.

Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval dismissed five board members of the Fresno State Foundation as their four-year terms ended June 30 (as reported by The Fresno Bee) after a review flagged governance risks with millions at risk.

The university will revise the board to address 46 deficiencies.

Fresno County sheriff’s deputies patrol the lakes and Kings River from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5 to enforce boating rules as holiday crowds gather.

The patrols are part of Operation Dry Water (a national effort to reduce accidents caused by impaired operators).

Fresno Yosemite International Airport will receive $14 million to repave 9,500 feet of runway as part of a federal FAA grant announced Friday — part of a $107 million investment that will benefit 16 California airports.

Valley Children's Healthcare will expand its Madera campus with a 73,000 sqft ambulatory pavilion designed to improve patient care and privacy (by adding updated infusion and play areas).

Hospital officials said the hospital will break ground in spring 2027 and complete construction in about two years.

19-year-old Roldy Brito of the Fresno Grizzlies, who has 97 hits and 61 RBIs in 72 games, will play in the MLB All-Star Futures Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia in a few weeks.

The Dominican native credits his hard work & family support for his breakout season.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

1-4 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Tickets available — Experience jaw-dropping acts at the all-new celebration of family fun.

Just The Tips Comedy Show

7-9:30 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Fresno — Full menu and bar — Enjoy a night of laughter with headliner Yudhi Sharma and a fun open mic session.

CODIGO FN & MAS Concert

8-11 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Tickets available — Experience electrifying live music from Codigo FN and more at this unforgettable event.

Tropical Monday Outdoor Salsa Party

7:30-9:30 p.m. — River Park Shopping Center — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of salsa dancing and Latin music in a welcoming outdoor setting.

FIRST® Tech Challenge Professional Development

8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Day 1), 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Day 2) — CTEC High School — Paid registration required — Enhance your robotics teaching skills with hands-on training and collaboration with educators.

House of Funk

10 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — 21+ — Step into a groove-driven night of funk, disco, and soul with high-energy DJ sets.

Christmas in July 5K - Fresno

Enjoy Christmas music while you run — Saturday, Jul 18th — Fresno California — Entry fee required — Celebrate the festive season early with a fun run along Christmas Tree Lane.

Happiest PLATE on Earth Festival

5-9 p.m. — River Park Shopping Center — Free entry — Indulge in theme park-inspired culinary delights from local vendors at this delightful food festival.

Miguel Reyes Elite/Fun 5K

— 5K — Fresno California, 4773 E Yale Ave, Fresno, CA — Registration info required — Competitive race honoring a local running legend with free training plans for beginners.

Dailey & Vincent Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Reserve your seats now for a night filled with tight harmonies and foot-stomping bluegrass classics.