Good morning, Fresno.

Community members gathered on Fulton Street on Thursday morning to mark the ribbon-cutting of Little Lights Childcare Center, which supports women in recovery and their children.

The center, an expansion of The Lighthouse Recovery Center (a two-story yellow home), will open to serve families by mid-September.

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is celebrating the birthdays of young elephants Thando and Davu, who turn two this August, and visitors can support the event by purchasing a special-edition virtual adopt package.

The calves, which grew from 200 lbs to 1,500 lbs, continue to delight staff + guests.

NFL MVP Josh Allen is featured on Wonderful Pistachios’ limited-edition packaging now available at select retailers including Walmart and Amazon.

The Firebaugh native and fourth-generation pistachio farmer renewed his partnership to support his scholarship program for first-generation local students.

Rumi Coffee opened on Fresno Street and Alluvial near Kaiser Permanente, offering Yemeni coffee, Middle Eastern pastries, and late-night service (9 pm weekdays, 11 pm Fridays and Saturdays) as a new non-alcohol gathering spot.

Owner Hamed Alghazali aims to enhance community life by providing a space for reflection and fellowship.

At Fresno Unified's board meeting on Wednesday, Aug.

26, Superintendent Misty Her said first-grade literacy proficiency was 52% (5.3% below the 2025-26 goal) as the district plans to reach an 80% target by summer 2030.

Fresno State received $4.36 million from California's Jobs First initiative yesterday to fund its flagship innovation hub, The Forge, which supports startups in manufacturing, robotics, and ag-tech as part of a state effort to create 20,000 jobs.

Fresno Unified announced it will no longer fund field trips centrally, shifting the cost to schools and parent groups amid a $30 million budget gap and expired federal funds.

The decision has raised concerns that some students may lose access to enriching off-campus learning experiences (like local fairs).

Fresno County Transportation Authority has approved $6 million from Measure C to fund seven Safe Routes to School projects that will improve sidewalks + crosswalks for 20 schools in rural areas.

Officials say they will seek additional funding as the current half-cent sales tax expires on June 30.

As students return to class, experts note that 75% of high schoolers and 50% of middle schoolers often feel stressed (American Institute of Stress data).

Dr. Mitul Patel of Kaiser Permanente advises parents to watch for burnout and schedule downtime to help kids adjust to the school year.

A healthcare professional said schizophrenia, a condition that can affect lifestyle and independence, was more common than many realize.

Community resources (including the Homeground Schizophrenia Community) remain available to help patients and care partners navigate legal and medical systems.

Former Fresno State quarterback and head coach Jeff Tedford will be inducted into the Las Vegas Bowl Hall of Fame this December as one of five honorees.

He achieved two Vegas Bowl wins that marked key moments of his coaching career.

Today, Friday Night Football features over 40 high school matchups across the Central Valley — starting with Clovis West vs. La Costa Canyon at 6:30 p.m.— with fans tracking scores and highlights on KFSN-TV.

Former Fresno State football player Nate 'The Mountain' Maier from Lake Arrowhead died unexpectedly on Aug.

25 + his cause remains unknown. A GoFundMe campaign to cover funeral expenses has nearly met its $8,000 goal, drawing strong local support.