Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of September.
Good morning, Fresno.
🏘️ Community
Nearly 70 Valley veterans gathered at Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday morning for the 35th Central Valley Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
They will return Wednesday after 6 p.m. for a welcome home ceremony.
Fresno County Library is offering a limited edition library card featuring the Nightcrawler to spark conversation this September at any of its 33 branches while supplies last.
Residents are encouraged to check out this unique design that brings a local legend into the library.
Tickets are on sale for The Big Fresno Fair’s second Fill the Need Day on Oct.
15, with half of each sale benefiting Fresno State Student Pantry (which provided about 220,000 meals last year) as new funds will support satellite pantries and a refrigerator purchase.
🎓 Education
Fresno County school districts are testing AI in classrooms to boost learning today.
Fresno Unified uses Microsoft Copilot, Clovis trains teachers, and Selma and Sanger introduce cautious measures to ensure the technology supports learning (not replacing critical thinking).
Fresno Pacific University and the State Center Community College District launched the Sunbird Flight Plan: Direct Route to Admission on Monday, Aug.
31. The program guaranteed admission for eligible transfer students from State Center colleges and aimed to help them earn bachelor’s degrees locally.
This summer, Fresno Unified offered free swim lessons that reached over 3,100 students while 900 spots went unfilled due to family fears.
District officials planned to enhance water safety education to boost participation and help children become more comfortable in the water (a move aimed at reducing drowning risks).
🌲 Environment
On Aug. 18, Fresno Chaffee Zoo welcomed a new female Masai giraffe calf as Siku gave birth and staff monitored their bonding (the arrival comes amid the recent loss of Fenny).
The Animal Care team will continue to observe their progress.
📰 Real Estate
An online real estate site ranked Porterville as California’s most affordable city, with a median home price of $325,000 and monthly rents of $1,358.
Fresno ranked second with a median home value of $390,000 and a cost of living 22 percent below the state average.
🏈 Sports
Fresno State faces USC Friday at 6 p.m. at the Coliseum with a forecast of 80 degrees—a welcome break from last Saturday's heat.
Fans can watch on FOX and KMPH 26 while fourth-year quarterback Jayden Mandal starts for the Bulldogs.
Jayden Mandal (a Buchanan graduate) is Fresno State's starting quarterback as the Bulldogs begin their season this week.
He will start his second game against USC on Friday at the Coliseum at 6 p.m.
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