Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno police arrested 29-year-old Daniel Hernandez after he intentionally drove his car toward an officer at Marks and Belmont around 1:30 a.m. Friday and later caught him at an apartment complex on McKinley Avenue on charges including DUI and reckless driving—officials say he was intoxicated during the incident.

Fresno State’s Lyles College of Engineering held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 28 for its new student center inside the Engineering East Building — a 2000-square-foot space built after nine years of planning to serve over 1,900 engineering students.

Campus officials including the dean and President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval praised the center as a vital space for study and networking.

Two Super Scooper planes from Wyoming skimmed Shaver Lake to scoop water for battling the 16,467-acre Garnet Fire—sparked by lightning and still zero percent contained, and the Fresno County Board of Supervisors declared a Local Emergency on Friday to coordinate the response.

Fresno City Council unanimously approved applying for the Prohousing designation by mid-September—intended to restore access to state housing grants—and approved funding for new affordable housing projects.

The council plans to demolish the historic Peacock Hotel for the Villa Baccara project and allocated $6 million for Parkview Apartments along Parkway Drive.

Fresno City Council debated drive-thru rules on Aug.

28 and voted 6-1 to exempt fast-food outlets from setback requirements—raising concerns about planning consistency. The council also honored retiring reviewer John Gliatta and renewed a 40-year lease for the Air National Guard while applying for a prohousing designation—moves aimed at supporting local infrastructure and housing goals.

Fresno State will try to rebound from a tough Kansas loss when they host Georgia Southern today at 6:30 p.m. at Valley Children’s Stadium—coaches plan to boost the running game and tighten defensive containment while honoring former president Joseph Castro before the game.

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.

Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Volleyball vs. UNLV Rebels

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Premium parking available — Catch an exciting showdown as the Bulldogs face off against the Rebels.