Good morning, Fresno.

A local Islamic event in Fresno has sparked hateful+negative comments online while community members stress the Central Valley’s inclusive spirit.

The discussion highlights the need to balance freedom of religion with mutual respect among residents.

ABC30 announced staff changes as Jason Oliveira will begin anchoring evening newscasts on Monday, November 30 following Warren Armstrong’s retirement on Wednesday, November 25 while Cory James returns as AM Live co-anchor on Monday, August 17.

This shift sets a new chapter for the station's trusted local news coverage.

Fiesta Night will be held in September to benefit Centro La Familia advocacy services, said Lt. Paul Cervantes of Fresno Police Department—a board member noted the event will support essential services for Valley residents.

Fresno Unified will welcome nearly 70,000 students on Aug.

17 as officials introduce four educational goals and a new bus system that boards students at campus hubs to reduce stops and ease traffic (Superintendent Misty Her said bus passes will allow parents to track rides).

Families can start teaching money skills early through games and piggy banks, advised Chase Bank’s Karla Contreras.

The approach, explained by experts, helps children learn the difference between wants and needs to build confidence in managing finances.

Fresno State held a ribbon cutting ceremony today for its first student housing project since 1968.

The new 83,000 sqft building offers 228 student beds and six family units designed to reduce meal plan dependency, and construction will finish on Aug. 19 ahead of move in day on Aug. 20.

Today, the Sequoia Riverlands Trust released a plan to restore natural ecosystems in the central San Joaquin Valley as new groundwater rules challenge local farmers.

Executive director Logan Robertson Huecker said the roadmap will guide local restoration work.

PG&E crews restored power today to four apartment units in NW Fresno nearly a month after a garbage truck knocked down power equipment — tenants still await full water service restoration as repairs continue.

Dr. Michael Smith, a Kerman native who overcame academic setbacks, has started his residency at Adventist Health Hanford Family Medicine and now cares for patients in the Central Valley.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, fitness trainer Rhonda Murphy led Workout Wednesday in Fresno to build hand strength.

She demonstrated simple exercises that locals can try at home to improve their grip.

Delilah, a 1-year-old calico who cared for her four kittens, is ready for adoption at The Cat House on the Kings (a no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary) as she seeks a forever home.

Fresno State’s Bulldogs open their first Pac-12 football season on Sept.

4 at USC (6 p.m. on FOX) and will host Sacramento State on Sept. 12, with six home games scheduled at Valley Children’s Stadium and a flex matchup set for Nov. 28.

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.