Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno philanthropist Arnold Gazarian (95) passed away last week after decades of service that included supporting Fresno State and local cultural groups.

He is survived by his wife Dianne and four daughters.

UCP+ Central California completed renovations on its old Well Church facility at Maple and Nees after two years, adding classrooms, changing rooms with motorized lifts, a nurses room, and four-foot-wide doors (one foot above standards) to better serve patients and improve accessibility.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced Thursday, July 23 that its new baby siamang was named Soleil, which means sun.

Soleil, the third daughter of siamang pair Safiya and Noah, was born on June 11.

Project Survival’s Cat Haven invites guests 21-and-older to see active cats at sunset and enjoy local wineries, craft breweries, live Mexican food from Bobby Salazar and music on Saturday, Aug.

8 from 6-8 p.m. at 38257 E.-Kings Canyon Rd in Dunlap.

Hundreds gathered at Sunnyside High football field Wednesday night to honor Robert Peele (15) who died on July 17 when he was struck by a car while riding an e-scooter near the school, urging the importance of helmet safety.

Alan's Lids, a cowboy hat company from Texas (with over 3M followers), held a custom hat pop-up at Summer Fox Brewing in Clovis on July 23 and 24, customizing over 400 hats; the company will return soon with larger events featuring live country and Hispanic music.

Fresno-based ERI has partnered with Mesa-based Cyclic Materials to reclaim rare earth elements using new recycling tech.

ERI’s eight facilities process over 1 million lbs of electronics daily and will boost domestic supply for key industries.

Major construction is underway at Arte Américas today as it begins its first major renovations in nearly 40 years to fix persistent problems.

Executive director Arianna Paz Chávez expects the cultural center to better serve the local community as work continues in phases.

School board members in California raised their pay following a 2025 law that increased compensation limits, with Fresno Unified voting on Jan.

14 to boost monthly pay from $2,111 to $4,500 amid a $77 million deficit. Some trustees, including Andy Levine, opted out.

After a year of the pilot program for vacant properties in the Tower District, only one fine has been issued for the building off Fern and Maroa.

City officials plan to refine the program and offer more incentives for quicker repairs.

Fresno County Department of Agriculture asked pistachio growers to fill out a confidential survey — including permit number, site ID, acreage and damage percentages — to help state and federal agencies assess crop losses from high spring temperatures.

Inspire Health Medical Group launches a new Valley Fever Care Program at Inspire Health Specialty - Kashian in Fresno to improve diagnosis, treatment and long-term monitoring for patients starting Aug.

1. The program will offer specialty consultation and coordinated care to support those at risk.

Lotus Pond on Del Rey Avenue in Sanger draws long lines at its Friday and Saturday night markets, serving BBQ, egg rolls, and lotus dishes (Miang kham and lotus fish wrap).

Owner Khanh Phimmasone says the market blends Southeast Asian flavors with local farm-to-table ingredients to unite generations.

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.