Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced that its first-ever Malayan tapir calf, born on July 11, now carries the name Winston—chosen by over 4,000 community votes from Ube, Winston and Winchester.

The zoo said the pair will stay together until his debut in the Kingdoms of Asia habitat is scheduled.

Fresno State students mix thrift with viral trends as TikTok microaesthetics shift daily—from baggy cargo pants to sleek styles—creating a fast-paced fashion cycle that sparks campus-wide wardrobe updates.

Actor and comedian Adrian Uribe will bring his 50 y Pico Tour performance (featuring characters like El Vítor and Carmelo) to the Saroyan Theater on Sept.

20 in Fresno. Tickets are on sale now.

Central Valley farmers and ag leaders gathered Tuesday with elected officials in Fresno to discuss stalled USMCA negotiations that risk billions in ag exports by limiting tariff-free access to Mexico and Canada + increasing uncertainty for local ag businesses.

Madera College marketing director Cory Burkarth returned to campus in late July after a leave over a controversial Halloween costume — prompting more than 20 tenured faculty to call in sick due to safety concerns.

Faculty expect administrators to address the issue at upcoming meetings.

Golden Charter Academy, the nation's first Environmental Stewardship Zoo School, celebrated its new West Central campus when students began school on Tuesday, Aug.

18. Founder Robert Golden (a former NFL player) joined the event to discuss the milestone.

Fresno State alumna Jovana Benavides earned awards for her groundbreaking master’s thesis research that developed a bacterial-based lure to attract disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in field trials across Fresno County.

The study, conducted with Consolidated Mosquito Abatement & standardized trap methods, may help advance future monitoring efforts.

Clovis Police will host a free screening of documentary THC, Inc. on Aug.

28 to educate parents and teens about marijuana risks (including concerns on brain development from potent THC products). Officials encourage community attendance to foster open conversation about safe substance use.

New traffic signals will be installed at the dangerous intersection on Bethel & Almond Avenues starting Monday near Sanger High School.

The $825,000 project, funded by a CMAQ grant, is set to operate with flashing red indicators for 48 hours until the work is completed.

Costco and SCAN Health Plan announced a new Medicare partnership to offer seniors a range of services, including a re-invented pharmacy experience (pending regulatory approval) and other benefits.

The companies plan to roll out these products over the coming years.

Fashion Fair Mall in Fresno is undergoing its largest renovation in over 40 years to modernize facilities, including lighting and the main entrance.

The project, which causes temporary disruptions like closed bathrooms, will also make way for a Dick's House of Sport set to open late 2027 or early 2028.

Today, Fresno's housing market stays slow as mortgage rates remain at 6.6% with homes priced around $475,000 — a local loan officer urged buyers to get pre-qualified for lower rates and greater competition later this year.