Good morning, Fresno.

Last week, a fire destroyed a Fresno family’s renovated home and Sandra Cisneros’ baking business equipment, leaving only $10,000 in insurance coverage while the family seeks help (via clothes donations and a GoFundMe) as break-ins prompted added security.

A fundraiser is launched to help local journalists laid off amid newspaper cuts in Fresno, Stockton, and Modesto cover basic living expenses — it aims to raise $3,500 for rent, groceries and medical costs.

The effort is organized by a Bakersfield reporter and SPJ Cencal board member.

American Legion Post 509 is hosting its 11th annual car show fundraiser to support local veterans.

The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. off First Street and Dayton Avenue, with classic car and motorcycle entries costing $30 and admission at $25.

The 37th annual Central California Women's Conference was held yesterday at the Fresno Convention Center where doors opened at 7 a.m. and breakout sessions focused on health, wellness and financial advice were offered.

Keynote speaker Mia Hamm honored the Beyond the Goal theme to inspire local women.

Diesel prices have surged and are straining local farmers and trucking operators as Greg Markarian raised shipping rates by 10% after spending about $300,000 on fuel; the rising costs are impacting the entire supply chain in the Central Valley.

Fifty-six incarcerated women earned job certifications for optical services, health care facilities maintenance, dental and carpentry training during a CALCTRA ceremony on Tuesday at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla -- boosting their work prospects after release.

Parlier High School begins its long-awaited stadium renovation today as demolition starts under Measure P approved in 2024; the football team will play away this season plus a community groundbreaking ceremony is set for 5 p.m. at the school to kick off key improvements.

Fresno Pacific University announced a $60 million donation Monday to fund scholarships, expanded nursing programs, and a new track and field facility across its campuses.

The gift helped support capital projects and will finance a physician associate program launching in May 2029.

Fresno Diocese is seeking bankruptcy court approval to withdraw from its current pension plan and create a new 403(b) plan for retirement benefits.

Bishop Brennan said contributions will match the previous plan while all accruals under the old plan remain frozen as of June 30.

The VA Central California Health Care System at Fresno earned a five-star rating from Medicare and Medicaid after improving clinical quality and patient care and will host a virtual town hall tomorrow (Sept.

17, 5 to 6 p.m.) for veterans to learn about benefits and enrollment.