Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno Mission is seeking volunteers year-round to support its homeless services + the non-profit urges local community members to help fill various roles as described by its chief development officer.

The organization depends on community support to continue its work.

Firefighters are working on an electric garbage truck fire near Princeton Ave on North Winery Avenue as gas readings suggest a lithium-ion battery is involved, and Winery Avenue is closed between Princeton and Michigan as crews work to safely extinguish the flames.

Fresno State is banning electric scooters and e-bikes on campus this fall to improve safety after severe injuries and a recent death raised concerns.

Traffic Operations will confiscate motorized devices while non-motorized transportation and ADA vehicles remain allowed — a measure paired with a summer bike academy on safe riding.

Fresno Unified presented new test data from a two-year education improvement plan during Wednesday's board meeting, showing slow but steady gains in ELA (40%) and math (29%) while scores for students with disabilities dropped; weekly review meetings are set as classes resume Monday.

Fresno-area school board races are underway after candidate lists closed, with contested races in Fresno Unified, Clovis Unified, and Central Unified districts ahead of November elections.

Long-time trustees and new candidates (including challenged incumbents) are vying to shape local education policy.

NOAA forecasts a nearly 70% chance that this Super El Niño will be the strongest on record, with ocean temperatures set to surpass past events (like the 1982-83 case).

Experts say the event could bring more rain to California in late fall and early winter.

Fresno Unified (the school board) announced it will no longer cover trustee Keshia Thomas' legal fees after she dropped her main defenses in a defamation suit by former football coach Don Arax.

The move comes as the district reviews legal and budget concerns.

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.