Good morning, Fresno.

NBA star and Central Valley native Jalen Green visited Fresno on Monday and donated 200 backpacks, school supply kits, Hydro flasks — and Adidas shoes to children at the Boys and Girls Club of Fresno County; he said his donation shows his commitment to the community where he grew up.

Bobby Salazar, known for his namesake restaurants, was arrested just before 11 a.m. Tuesday on arson and fraud charges after allegedly hiring a motorcycle gang member to set fire to his Blackstone Avenue restaurant—he is scheduled to appear in Fresno County court Wednesday.

Gisela Gonzalez Merical said her Saturday at (West Pointe apartments) turned violent when her husband, Joseph, began strangling her during a domestic dispute so that after she called 911 with her baby and police responded, he attacked them with two knives and officers used lethal force that led to his death, leaving her grieving and seeking help for funeral costs.

Bay Area rapper E-40 will headline the Taco Truck Throwdown at Chukchansi Park on Nov.

8, along with The S.O.S. Band, Baby Bash and Connie, while over two dozen vendors offer food and drink choices + tickets start at $30 with VIP packages available for extra perks.

Noble Credit Union teamed with Fresno State’s Bulldog Foundation to offer full-ride scholarships to two student athletes this year — promising awards for the next three years and free tailgate events at home games.

The scholarships pay for tuition, housing, and college costs so the students can focus on school and sports.

California's high-speed rail chief hinted that AI data centers could come to Fresno to help fund the rail project after federal support was cut—local water and power use remain key concerns as the agency will detail plans in the 2026 business plan.

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.

Chris Janson Live

6:45-8:15 p.m. — Rotary Amphitheater — Tickets required — Experience a night of country music with Chris Janson and special guests.