Good morning, Fresno.

Central Valley Honor Flight says the donation drive to fund its October trip to Washington, D.C. is nearly complete as it has raised $115,000 with $35,000 still needed today to send 70 veterans to visit memorials including the WWII Memorial & Navy Memorial.

The Wonderful Company is accepting applications for its Central Valley Community Grants Program today through Aug.

31; nonprofits and schools in Kern and Fresno counties can receive grants from $1,000 to $50,000, with up to two $100,000 awards for local programs in youth, education, and community health + sustainability.

Seventy-year-old veteran Rondy Packard was found alive on July 4 near Pine Flat Lake after nearly six days missing and remains in ICU as his family expressed gratitude for the rescue and prepares to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.

Multiple agencies gathered at Fresno Pet Cemetery yesterday to honor K-9 Santi, who served four years before he was hit by a car on July 4.

The procession included members from Fresno County Sheriff's Department, Fresno Police, Clovis Police, Mariposa County Sheriff's Department, and Merced County Sheriff's Department.

Delta Air Lines flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles made an emergency landing at Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday afternoon because of engine issues and all passengers & crew were safe, with the aircraft parked near two American Airlines planes.

Samuel Silverman, a former DraftKings sportsbook employee and Fresno State team manager, faces felony charges in Las Vegas for moving money to facilitate bets in a 2025 basketball game — authorities say the case emerged after a betting scheme led to permanent bans for three players.

California lawmakers have provided a $10 million grant in the education budget to help school districts partner with colleges so high school students can earn a bilingual teaching credential, a measure that comes as shortages make it difficult for some districts—especially in the Central Valley—to staff dual language programs.

Middle school students at Clovis West High are learning stop-motion filmmaking using Legos in a summer course called Lego Movie Magic: Grimm Tales (three-week program) where they build films and practice storytelling skills to explore career options.

Superintendent Misty Her ended her first full year at Fresno Unified amid budget cuts, declining enrollment, and layoffs, launching measures to boost literacy via classroom co-teaching.

Trustees will review her work in autumn as community opinions remain mixed (teachers praise her classroom work but raise salary and staffing concerns).

Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed a case of Meningococcal disease linked to a local daycare and is working with healthcare providers to identify those exposed.

Symptoms include fever, headache, and a dark purple rash.

Kingsview Behavioral Health aired a Mental Health Minute on Monday, July 6 to explain PTSD symptoms and offer support strategies, with CEO Amanda Divine sharing advice for those affected in Fresno.

Fresno County Department of Public Health confirmed a meningococcal disease case linked to a local daycare center + officials are working with health providers to identify those potentially exposed.

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.

The Haunt Live Performance

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying sounds of The Haunt in an intimate concert setting.