Good morning, Fresno.

Local residents and family gathered in Dunlap on Saturday to celebrate WWII veteran Richard McAbee’s 100th birthday — the honored centenarian served as a B-29 pilot and later worked as a mechanic during the war.

Community Media Access Collaborative has announced the 72-Hour Film Race that challenges local filmmakers to produce a PG-13 film using a provided title, prop & dialogue.

Sign-ups are open until Friday, July 29 and the race begins Friday, July 31 at 8 p.m. with winners shown on Friday, Aug. 21.

Hauntmare Expo returns at the Fresno Fairgrounds on Sunday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Attendees can browse over 100 vendors featuring Halloween items and explore haunted houses as well as a VR experience, with a Survivor After Party held on Saturday having already taken place.

Fresno Unified’s enrollment dropped from 69,524 to 66,824 since 2021–22 as families choose districts with better housing and academic opportunities, while more students opt for charter schools.

A proposed housing development could further shift enrollment, prompting plans to merge at least 10 campuses (affecting long-standing neighborhoods).

Fresno Chaffee Zoo reported two wild bats found on the grounds this month tested positive for rabies.

Officials stressed that none of the zoo animals are affected and advised visitors to avoid contact with dead animals & to alert staff if one is discovered.

A nonprofit big cat sanctuary in Fresno County is on high alert after two snow leopards tested positive for Valley fever.

Staff at the sanctuary monitor the animals closely — they follow CDC guidelines to reduce risks in both cats and people.

Today, 559 Fights returns to Eagle Mountain Casino with three championship bouts, including Tony Cortez (7-0) taking on Jose Avalos (8-6) for the featherweight title, a bantamweight match, and a flyweight bout while UFC veterans King and Rodriguez make guest appearances.

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.

Thee Sacred Souls Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the smooth sounds of Thee Sacred Souls on their Constellation Tour.