Good morning, Fresno.

A Fresno nonprofit is holding a fundraising dinner—Sept.

21 at Piazza Del Pane—to support local mother Caitlin and her two children after her husband’s unexpected death in May. Community members are invited to donate raffle items or purchase tickets to help her family.

Fresno writer Jim Doyle recalled his brief romance with Huong at a Vietnamese dance hall during the war, where American GIs + local women mingled amid challenging times; his memoir shows that the memory has endured nearly 60 years.

The Big Fresno Fair announced a new concert featuring mariachi music on Oct.

11 at the Paul Paul Theater as part of its Table Mountain Concert Series. Big Fair Fan Club members will have early online access to tickets starting at 15 dollars from Sept. 7 to Sept. 10.

AARP Executive Editor Stephen Perrine offers drivers simple tips to lower fuel costs amid rising prices.

He advises removing roof racks (which can add 25% more drag), using the AC on hot days, and fueling before tanks run empty.

Associated Students Inc. held their first fall meeting on Sept.

2 at Resnick Student Union Room 207 where leaders discussed National Student Parent Month, library resources and student incentives. They previewed a new video featuring President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval and ASI President Alya Hassan.

Assembly Member Patrick Ahrens’s bill to limit CSU leaders’ pay increases was halted in the Appropriations Committee as students and staff voiced opposing views over rising tuition and competitive wage needs — the bill may return when legislation resumes.

Fresno City College held its annual State of the College address Friday morning where leaders celebrated student success and announced plans to add a bachelor’s degree in Medical Imaging Supervision and Leadership in 2027.

The college also reported record growth in dual enrollment and workforce partnerships.

This Labor Day weekend, communities in the Sierra Nevada remember the 6-year anniversary of the Creek Fire that burned nearly 400,000 acres and required extensive helicopter rescues; fire officials say coordinated efforts protected lives.

Citizen journalist Nick Shirley is suing California over a new law called the Stop Nick Shirley Act that limits filming of immigration support services.

The law takes effect on Oct. 1 and Shirley says his legal fight may be long and costly.

A new guide reviews Fresno’s best little treats, from a $5 cherry snowcone on Fowler Avenue to a honeycomb pastry at Mokha Harbor Cafe, and also features lychee boba at 15 Tea, iced matcha at Cafe Van Ness, mochi donuts and soft serve at Fosters’ Freeze, offering locals a taste of sweet indulgence.

A simulation in EA Sports College Football 27 shows Fresno State may finish 10-2 in the regular season + reach the Pac-12 Championship before entering the College Football Playoffs.

The computer model picked Khristian Martin as the starting quarterback.

Fresno State opens its 2026 season today at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum against No. 14 USC.

Head coach Matt Entz, returning after a stint with USC, leads the Bulldogs with new starter quarterback Jayden Mandal after his 2025 season-ending injury.