Good morning, Fresno.

A local DJ is hosting a back-to-school supply drive that accepts school supplies through Saturday, Aug.

15 at several drop-off points in Fresno (VibeCheck Studios, Fresno Indoor, My Homies Kitchen) and Visalia (Sol Bol, Watson’s Organic Market and Cafe, 5th Quarter).

More than 1,200 Central Valley residents landed high-quality jobs through the Good Jobs Central Valley initiative led by the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation.

They completed specialized training to meet employer demand in construction, logistics & advanced manufacturing.

Fresno State held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to open new, affordable student housing on the corner of Shaw & Cedar Avenues.

The facility adds 228 apartment-style beds, including family units, and offers a gym, pool, and air hockey area, funded by a state grant and revenue bonds.

Sanger High School valedictorian Leslie Gonzalez Chavez was accepted into UC Merced's San Joaquin Valley Prime Plus program (a pathway for future doctors) to study public health and complete two years at UCSF Fresno.

She is the first from Sanger in the program and hopes her journey will inspire local students.

Fresno families can save on back-to-school shopping by focusing on essential supplies and comparing deals online or at Walmart & Target.

Experts suggest buying necessities first to prevent overspending, noting that average K-12 costs exceed $863.

UC Merced released new research that identifies what helps houses survive wildfires as explained by postdoctoral scientist Mukesh Kumar and climatology professor John Abatzoglou.

The program also featured Fresno County moving forward with a transportation tax and Fresno State opening new student dorms.

The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in 2026 Central Valley Project allocations, which will boost water supply for south-of-Delta contractors and Westlands Water District + providing more reliable water for farms and local communities while supporting food production and economic stability.

Fresno's new Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency starts today to improve specialized care, with seven local organizations joining a joint news conference.

The accredited program trains up to six residents and welcomes its first two second year residents this month.

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.