Good morning, Fresno.

South Tower Community Land Trust bought its first commercial building at 617-619 North Fulton to support affordable development, and Judging By The Cover bookstore moved in last July, fulfilling owner Ashley Mireles-Guerrero’s dream.

The trust is expanding its model to protect local spaces (with community input) and support future projects.

Fresno Fire Department restored the flagpole of retired firefighter and Vietnam vet Ben Soto (honored on Tuesday, Aug.

4) after his widow requested the fix to mark the one-year anniversary of his passing.

On Tuesday morning, a fire at an apartment complex on the 1500 block of West Ashlan Avenue near West Avenue damaged five units and displaced residents, with firefighters arriving before 11 a.m. and sending 42 personnel — they rescued pets although one cat did not survive.

The Punjabi Cultural Center is hosting a free exhibit of Parm Singh’s fifth U.S. show, featuring landscape and portrait paintings that highlight Sikh history and Punjabi culture—an event paired with a summer art camp for children from 10 a.m. to noon.

Big Picture Education Academy announced free lunches will be offered for students at two campuses following a policy amendment.

The program at Big Picture Elementary (1626 W. Princeton Ave) and Big Picture High (1207 S. Trinity St) is expected to begin soon.

Independent Clovis Unified Educators filed a petition last week with California’s Public Employment Relations Board to be recognized as the exclusive union for Clovis Unified teachers.

The move may prompt the Association of Clovis Educators to file an intervention if it gathers enough teacher signatures + the vote moves forward.

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake shook land 6.2 miles north-northeast of Kettleman City at 6:21 a.m. Tuesday, with the USGS reporting the quake occurred at a depth of 9.4 miles & no additional details have been provided.

California firefighters deployed 180 personnel — 20 fire engines and four specialized CAL FIRE rescue teams — to assist efforts in Washington and Oregon as wildfires continue to burn while local officials pre-position resources in Fresno, Kings and Tulare counties; residents are urged to prepare essential go bags.

Local government will open cooling centers today from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. when temperatures hit 105° or above; centers such as Ted C.

Wills Community Center (770 N. San Pablo) and Maxie L. Parks Community Center will serve residents across Fresno County.

Researchers from Stanford Medicine and local partners are recruiting Central Valley volunteers who experienced iron deficiency anemia during pregnancy since 2022 for a study aiming to reduce maternal health risks.

Eligible participants can join a two-hour virtual focus group (available in English and Spanish) and receive a $50 gift card.

The VA of Central California received a five-star quality rating from CMS on Tuesday, Aug.

4, marking its highest achievement in veteran care. The rating shows the facility's strong commitment to quality service.

The Pac-12 and Mountain West finalized a settlement Tuesday over poaching and exit fees, ending litigation for Fresno State and other schools joining play this fall.

The agreement clears the way for all parties to move forward.

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.