Good morning, Fresno.

Thursday evening, community members and local leaders gathered at Fresno State’s Peace Garden to honor victims of Nepal’s deadly flash flood and support ongoing recovery efforts (including a minute of silence to remember those lost).

A Tulare County family in Exeter will hold a burial service for Sgt. Adolph Aguirre on Friday, Sept.

18 after Department of Defense researchers confirmed his remains from World War II — allowing the family to finally say goodbye after 82 years.

Early Birds Cafe has opened on First near Olive in central Fresno.

Owner Kanitha Soukaseum renovated a former restaurant space and now serves unique dishes (ube blueberry pancakes, Chile verde prepared three ways, and smoked salmon benedict) that offer local families a fresh dining option.

Fresno’s alcohol-free event Grand Rising will hold its final party The Final Rise at Azara Supper Club on Saturday, Sept.

12, with community run clubs starting at 8 a.m. and a free yoga session at 9 a.m. plus DJs, wellness vendors, and unannounced guests.

Selma High School is launching a new Patient Care Pathway that prepares students to become medical assistants through hands-on clinical training and dual enrollment at Fresno City College.

The four-year program will require an externship before graduates start their careers.

Fresno Unified restored district-funded field trips this school year after funds from a foundation were found, reversing previous cuts.

Superintendent Misty Her said the district will form a Community Budget Advisory Group (parents, teachers, and community leaders) to review future budget priorities amid falling enrollment.

Fresno City Council Vice President Tyler Maxwell launched an 11-person commission at City Hall to explore ways to boost affordable childcare — the panel, including industry experts, will spend the next year proposing options to lower costs and expand supply with initial findings expected in six months.

Fresno State faces No. 14 USC today at 9:00 p.m. (EDT) on FOX as its stout defense meets USC's freshman led passing attack.

The Bulldogs, fresh off an Arizona Bowl win, and USC, coming from a season-opening victory, each aim to gain an early edge in the season.

Fresno State played in the Pac-12's opening football game on Thursday as the conference restarted after adding seven new members on July 1; local teams now aim to boost playoff chances with flexible rematch games, including Washington State hosting a rivalry game on Sunday.