Good morning, Fresno.

The nonprofit Deaver Fund (established in memory of retired Sanger Fire Captain Jim Deaver) supported aspiring first responders last night, helping local candidates launch careers in public safety.

It will continue to guide the next generation in Fresno.

KVPR’s Central Valley Roots features Maynard Dixon’s legacy today—this Fresno native, influenced by Remington and Lummis, captured the Southwest in styles ranging from impressionism to modernism.

Good Company Players is staging Good Night, Oscar, a play that mixes humor with heartbreak on a local stage.

Lead actor Chase Stubblefield explains how the production explores the fine line between exploitation and entertainment.

Fresno City College architecture students earned top honors in a design challenge to transform a vacant lot in Chinatown at Tulare and E streets.

The five-week competition showcased their creativity by capturing the area’s history and offering a vision for a revitalized community hub.

Elementary and middle school students in Reedley are taking part in the monthlong 'Ultimate Survival' program at T.L.

Reed (offered by Kings Canyon Unified School District) to learn survival skills through hands-on projects and reading, and they will showcase their guides at an expo.

Chris Morse, a Fresno State alumnus and Baker Tilly managing partner, was elected chair of the Fresno State Foundation board last week, according to the university president.

The foundation, which manages about $315 million in grants and donations, will complete further governance changes following a recent review.

Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez said the county will send a Notice and Order tomorrow morning to Nationstar Mortgage to secure and clean up a vacant home near Peach and Tulare avenues that has attracted squatters and trash (neighbors worry about safety near a daycare and schools).

A Fresno County judge set an Aug.

5 hearing to decide if Fresno Unified must release records regarding the March death of a 14-year-old at Fresno High School. Attorneys argue the district delayed sharing documents the family needs to review.

Former Fresno State stars Orlando Robinson, Aaron Judge and Murf Gray are making national waves in basketball and baseball—Robinson led Team USA to a one-point win, Judge was named an All-Star despite his injury and Gray has become a top MLB prospect.

Current Bulldog players Simeon Harris and Rayshon Luke previewed College Football 27 today as they prepare for Fresno State’s first season in the Pac-12.

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.

The Lowdown Drifters Live

8-11 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Experience gritty country-rock from The Lowdown Drifters, with special guests Blue Crown.