Good morning, Fresno.

Frida Cafe launched a fundraiser on Monday, July 13 to restore the historic downtown Water Tower and reopen it as a coffee shop this fall.

The cafe closed its Fulton location to focus on the renovation of this iconic landmark.

Judging by the Cover has reopened in the Tower District after moving from downtown.

The local bookstore now on Fulton + Thomas Avenue welcomes shoppers Wednesday through Saturday and plans an official grand opening soon.

Lauren Nikkel has been named the new executive director of the Fresno Arts Council and will start in late July.

She brings years of nonprofit and community arts experience to help expand the council's impact in Fresno County.

Fresno valley farmers in Easton harvested table grapes two to three weeks early after record warm March temperatures sped up ripening; the grapes are packed, chilled, and set to ship to stores in the US + Asia.

Gas prices jumped on Monday after rising oil costs pushed rates higher across the Central Valley, leading local stations like Jack's Gas to see lower sales and increased expenses.

The station will host a free backpack and school supplies giveaway in a few weeks to aid the community.

Fresno High School, the city’s oldest high school, lost about 462 students over the past decade as families opt for other schools in the neighborhood due to concerns over academics and athletics.

District leaders and community partners plan to consider new investments and partnerships to help reverse the trend.

Fresno PARCS offers free Tech Easy Digital Literacy classes for residents 55 and older at community centers; each one-month session covers eight hours of instruction and provides a tech item plus one-on-one help.

Register in person at Inspiration Park on Friday, July 17 or call 621 PARK.

The Pint for a Pint Blood Drive is underway until Sept.

7; teen cancer survivor Ariya Behrens credits donated blood with helping her fight cancer. Live coverage airs on July 17 at Jenny Eller Donor Center from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Fashion Fair Shopping Center broke ground Monday on the first phase of its Outdoor Village revitalization project in Fresno, a plan that will update landscaping, seating, and restrooms to boost shopping and dining.

Center-wide improvements and new retailers are set to be completed before the holiday season.

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.

The Altons with Thee Sinseers

7-8:30 p.m. — Tioga-Sequoia Beer Garden — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of electrifying R&B and soul music in a vibrant setting.