Good morning, Fresno.

Fiesta Night will take place on Sept.

25 at the Regency Event Center in Clovis with ABC30 anchor Christina Lopez set to emcee an evening of dinner, dancing, and a silent auction that benefits Centro La Familia.

Preliminary 2026 counts show Fresno and Madera counties reporting a 34% drop in homelessness—a decline credited to new state funds that increased shelter beds and low-income housing.

Officials note that changes in the count method may make comparisons with past data challenging.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo said its Masai giraffe Fenny died Friday morning during a procedure to treat a fractured hoof when complications arose — the zoo now mourns a cherished animal.

The 4th Annual Queer Housing Summit is underway at Fresno City College’s Old Administration Building today, hosted by South Tower Community Land Trust.

Attendees can join in-person or virtually for workshops, performances and discussions on housing and community building — under the theme Over the Borderline.

Fresno’s Chinatown remains a local food hub offering affordable, authentic dining in historic surroundings.

With $20 million in loans and plans for new housing and a high-speed rail station in the pipeline, local business owners (many cash-only) expect increased foot traffic and renewed investment.

Fresno Greek Fest returns for its 64th year with three days of cultural events at St. George Greek Orthodox Church (2219 N.

Orchard St.). The festival runs Friday, Sept. 18 through Sunday, Sept. 20, featuring Greek food, live music, dancing, and cash-free payments that benefit Poverello House.

Fresno County's unemployment rate held steady at 7.7% in July as its labor force and employed residents fell by about 800 from June (based on preliminary data from the California Employment Development Department), while the state's rate was near 5.1%.

The United States now has over 2,700 measles cases, the highest since 1991.

Fresno County health officials urge residents to update their MMR vaccinations & check for symptoms amid a growing national outbreak.

Fresno State athletic director Garrett Klassy signed a new five-year contract that guarantees him ($2.9 million) as he continues to guide the Bulldogs, ESPN reported on Saturday.

He has driven key moves including hiring head coach Matt Entz and securing a major sponsorship deal since joining in 2024.

Monster Jam is thrilling fans at the Save Mart Center with two shows today at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. after a Friday night kickoff, and a Sunday show scheduled for 1 p.m.