Good morning, Fresno.

Fashion Fair Mall and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California are hosting a back-to-school supply drive for local students, collecting backpacks+pencils+notebooks and additional essentials.

Donations can be dropped off at the mall’s center court through Sunday, Aug. 16.

Impact Church hosted its eighth annual Kick It Outreach on Wednesday, July 22 at Cary Park on Fresno Street and Gettysburg Avenue, providing brand-new shoes for children and offering themed shirts for purchase to support the event.

Central Valley pistachio growers worry that this year’s crop may be smaller than expected amid booming global demand and climate challenges.

KVPR reporter Samantha Rangel visited a local orchard today to gather details on the harvest.

Chase Bank community branches offer complimentary financial literacy classes that teach budgeting and money lessons with a backpack giveaway in limited quantity.

Families can join online or at the Fashion Fair location and classes last about 45 minutes (plus time for questions).

Fresno County firefighters and aircraft are working with CAL FIRE to battle the Rock Fire burning more than 11,479 acres in Inyo County near Birch Creek and Fish Springs.

Fresno teams will support the effort until the fire slows.

Local doctors warn that extreme heat can strain the heart, especially for older adults with pre-existing conditions (those with heart disease may face higher risks).

They advise avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat hours and staying hydrated to reduce complications today.

Wellness to the West, a community health program at Kearney Triangle Park since 2024, now faces city scrutiny after PARCS required a $378 special events permit for its massage therapy sessions (raising liability concerns).

Organizers say the fee challenges their efforts to boost community wellness.

Bulle, a new upscale restaurant on Herndon and Marks, is serving fine dining from Pressbox owners Tom and Davita Miller with a Michelin-trained chef and premium menu items at higher prices (diners can secure same-day reservations to enjoy its modern, casino-like design).

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.