Good morning, Fresno.

Firefighters prevented major damage when a kitchen fire started at an empty home on the 1600 block of East Cambridge Avenue just after 10 a.m. Saturday, and officials say the cause is under investigation with no injuries reported.

A driver was arrested on DUI charges after a car veered off Fowler Avenue, plowed through a fence—hitting a freeway barrier near Highway 99 in Fowler on Saturday.

Fresno police fatally shot a 35-year-old man armed with knives Saturday after he charged officers during a standoff at a west Fresno apartment complex.

Today, Fresno restaurant manager Psalm Behpoor of Pismo’s Coastal Grill was detained by ICE on a decades-old charge he already served, and the community is urged to email letters of support as friends launch a GoFundMe campaign to help his family.

The Garnet Fire started on Sunday afternoon near Rodger’s Ridge and burned 3,338 acres in eastern Fresno County, prompting mandatory evacuations for zones K27, K30, and K31 — residents in zone K29 received warnings as firefighters worked to slow its spread.

State lawmakers will vote in September on SB 68 that would require restaurants to list menu items containing nine common allergens—such as peanuts, shellfish, and tree nuts—to better protect people with severe allergies.

If approved and signed, the law will take effect on July 1 while restaurant groups warn it could raise operating costs.

U.S. Congressman Jim Costa awarded medals to veterans who served in WWII and the Korean War at the Veterans Home of California in Fresno on Saturday — a long-awaited recognition for their service.

The ceremony honored men and women who had waited for official thanks.

NAMI Fresno held its Night of Hope Dinner at Fort Washington Country Club on Saturday to support mental health awareness— the event featured live music, dinner, and both live and silent auctions for guests over 21.

The Fresno State Bulldogs lost 31-7 to Kansas in their season opener after scoring only one touchdown on the opening drive and struggling with turnovers from quarterback E.J.

Warner. Head Coach Matt Entz said the team will bounce back when they face Georgia Southern next Saturday—Aug 30 at 6:30 p.m.— at Valley Children’s Stadium.

Water Lantern Festival

5-6:30 p.m. — Woodward Park — Community event — Celebrate light and unity at this enchanting evening festival.

Video Editing Certificate Program

7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Fresno Music Academy & Arts — Pricing varies — Gain expert-level skills in digital video editing and motion graphics.

Giddy Up N' Groove 2025

4-10 p.m. — Chukchansi Park — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of country music under the stars with high-energy performances and captivating light shows.

Yeison Landero with Cumbia Bass

9 PM – 1 AM — Fulton 55 — Ages 21+ — Celebrate with a vibrant Cumbia dance party to unite hearts and connect with roots.

Dog Daze Music Festival (Sunday Pass)

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Chukchansi Park — Ticket details available — Experience a lively Sunday filled with music at Dog Daze Music Festival in Fresno.

Palomazo Norteno Concert

8-10 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Join for a night of lively Norteno music with the La Borrachera Perfecta tour.

FRM Scale Challenge 2025 – R/C

Static Judging AM & Fly Rounds PM — Guy Field, Madera — $40.00 includes lunch — Experience the thrill of scale model flying at this exciting N.A.S.A. sanctioned event.

Old Dominion Concert

7-9 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of top-tier country music with Old Dominion and special guests Ernest and Redferrin.

Warrior Hybrid Obstacle Race

8-11 a.m. — Woodward Park — $600 in prize money up for grabs — Conquer the first-ever Warrior Hybrid Obstacle Race in Fresno with Spartan-inspired challenges.