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Action News and the Poverello House will host the 5th annual Call for Hope telethon on Sept.

24 to support services for those in need. CEO Zach Darrah explained that the fundraiser will help improve local quality of life.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced that its new Malayan Tapir calf—named Winston after collecting over 4,000 community votes—is its first tapir birth; the zoo said the debut of Winston and his parents, Ulan and William, will be scheduled soon.

A beloved Oakhurst bar was destroyed by fire late Tuesday night when emergency crews arrived just before midnight and treated one firefighter for injuries at a local hospital, with the cause under investigation.

Build-A-Bear has introduced a new plush modeled after the mythical Fresno Nightcrawler available online ($30) as part of its seasonal Halloween collection.

A cowboy-themed version with a hat and pants also joins the lineup for fans.

The Big Fresno Fair will hold its 15th Annual Job Fair on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Commerce Building at the Fairgrounds (1121 S.

Chance Ave.), where job seekers can apply for nearly 400 seasonal positions and volunteer roles ahead of the Oct. 7-18 fair.

Fresno State banned motorized scooters, electric bikes and skateboards on Wednesday as fall semester began to reduce campus risks, with Traffic Operations confiscating violators (ADA vehicles and non-motorized options remain allowed).

AARP advises local families to save on groceries by using store apps and ordering online — a tip that helps avoid in-store marketing tactics.

Stephen Perrine said shoppers can compare prices at different stores to pick produce and pantry items as costs rise.

A Fresno trial attorney said Fresno Unified School District’s legal defense may cost more in its defamation case involving Trustee Keshia Thomas as it nears mediation.

The district spent nearly $370K and its costs may multiply (concerns include repeated claims against former coach Don Arax).