Good morning, Fresno.

KVPR produced a segment today at the 18th annual Stone Fruit Jubilee in Kingsburg where local organic farmers discussed challenges in keeping the Central Valley’s abundant stone fruit available, while also noting Fresno State’s launch of a supercomputing system and valley leaders planning immigration reform.

A Fresno family of six is rebuilding after a Fourth of July fire destroyed their rented home (without renters' insurance) and all their belongings, and a GoFundMe was started to cover immediate needs while they stay with relatives.

A fire sparked by an illegal firework destroyed a northwest Fresno home on July 4, leaving Ysenia Mendez and her sons (along with their pets) displaced, officials said, with little insurance coverage for their losses.

A Fresno family woke up to sparks and smoke from an e-scooter battery charging overnight on Thursday, prompting fire officials to remove the smoking battery + scooter from the home before more damage occurred.

F3I is launching a supercomputer at Fresno State today that will help Valley farmers use AI to boost crop operations—local farmer Drew Ketelson already used the tool to improve fleet management at HMC Farms.

Former Granite Park operator Terance Frazier filed to run for the District 5 seat on the State Center Community College District board after Robert Fuentes opted to run for council, facing Marcos Osorio.

The filing deadline is (Aug. 7) and both candidates promise to support local student success.

Forecasters say a stronger El Niño—with ocean temperatures 1.2° above average—will likely bring a wetter winter, as the Climate Prediction Center expects warming to continue into winter later this year in California.

Fresno immigration advocates note that new USCIS rules requiring migrants to bring their own interpreters are straining local Indigenous families who speak languages like Mixteco — and Zapoteco.

The Mexican Consulate and legal groups are urging federal agencies to improve language services to ensure due process.

Fresno's Fashion Fair Mall will start first-phase renovations on its Outdoor Village Monday, July 13, with upgrades to landscaping + seating areas, lighting, new flooring, and remodeled restrooms; the mall will continue normal operations as work is expected to finish this fall.

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.

LOVERS AND FRIENDS - Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Night

10:00 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets Required — Groove to nostalgic R&B and hip hop tracks spun by a DJ.