Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno nonprofits are stepping in as SNAP cuts strain food budgets + My Homies Kitchen hosts Saturday distributions starting at 10 a.m. while Sikh gurdwaras serve free meals after services, and Offer Kindness rescues up to 20,000 pounds of produce weekly to help thousands of residents.

Galaxy Theatres will replace the shuttered Maya Cinemas at Campus Pointe after the cinema closed last Friday following over ten years of service; the new theater will soon be upgraded to meet Galaxy’s standards and continue its local expansion.

Comedian Pete Holmes will perform in Fresno on Wednesday, Sept.

16 at 7 p.m. at the Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall to launch San Joaquin Valley Town Hall's Twilight Talks series + ticket purchases include live stream access.

Fresno Greek Fest is set to take place Sept.

18 to 20 on the Saint George Greek Orthodox Church grounds in Mayfair where organizers expect 25,000 attendees to sample traditional dishes like moussaka, loukoumades and gyro made by 1,100 volunteers. The event will also feature cooking demos and local vendors.

The 46th annual Fresno Koi Show will take place Sept.

26-27 at Woodward Park near the Shinzen Friendship Garden. The free event will feature koi competitions, vendor + sponsor booths, food trucks, a raffle, and a silent auction, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit Central California Koi Society’s koi pond care.

Families are facing rising college costs as tuition and housing expenses increase due to lower state and federal aid.

Jennifer Finetti from Scholarship Owl advises starting early and applying for scholarships each year (to reduce reliance on loans).

A new study by Maxwell Social shows Fresno is ranked among the bottom three for intellectual life among the nation’s 50 largest metros.

The study measured museums, libraries, schools plus online searches from Aug. 2025 through July 2026, though it does not capture informal learning.

Federal officials say the dangerous drug cychlorphine, about 10 times stronger than fentanyl, has reached California and may soon move into the Central Valley; doctors warn that non-prescribed pills may hide the drug and put residents at risk.

Madera Speedway will host its 53rd Annual Harvest Classic on Sept.

26 with GOP candidate Steve Hilton as grand marshal, drawing harsh reactions for his invitation. In response, officials have set up a two-tier pricing system (tickets, food, and merchandise are sold at different rates) to ease tensions.

Fresno State Bulldogs beat Sacramento State 49-3 at Valley Children's Stadium on Sept.

14. Quarterback Jayden Mandal threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns as the team prepares to face San Jose State Spartans at 8:00 p.m. Saturday (Sept. 19).

Fresno Falcons tickets will go on sale Monday at 10 a.m. at Selland Arena and online via ATG Tickets + fans can also buy group tickets for the season, including Opening Night on Oct.

9 against the Oceanside Shock.