Good morning, Fresno.

Hillcrest Farms in Reedley will open its annual pumpkin patch the first weekend of October and begin selling Pajama Night tickets on Oct.

1. Owners Melissa and Randy Bautista have grown the farm into a year-round destination where families can ride a train, trim trees and enjoy lasting holiday traditions.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced that its Malayan tapir, Ulan, gave birth to a male calf earlier this month (father William) and is inviting the community to vote on its name from three choices: Winston, Ube, and Winchester.

Fresno ranked 6th for GoDaddy's Most Entrepreneurial Cities this year with a 4% increase in new small businesses + strong local Latino and agricultural efforts driving growth.

Kaiser Permanente’s KP LAUNCH internship ended its 58th year this week at the Fresno facility.

The paid program gave eight high school and college students hands-on exposure by shadowing doctors, nurses, and support staff for two months, helping them explore various health care fields.

California's fire season has been quiet through July with about 200,000 acres burned, below the usual 300,000 acres, but triple-digit temperatures next week in the Central Valley will dry fuels — increasing the risk of rapid wildfire spread.

Residents are urged to stay updated on weather conditions.

Fresno County Jail earned Full Accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care on July 24 for its robust health services (medical, dental, and mental) and joined just 12% of facilities nationwide meeting strict national standards.

Local hospitals and doctors are preparing for triple-digit heat and urging Fresno residents to drink fluids and avoid prolonged sun exposure.

State officials have deployed 230 emergency personnel to support areas including Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties (especially important for children, older adults, and outdoor workers) to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Edith is a 9-month-old gray-and-white cat with a gentle heart who gets along with dogs and other cats.

She awaits a loving home at The Cat House on the Kings, where all adoptable animals are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and flea-treated.

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.