Good morning, Fresno.

Four blocks of downtown Fresno's Fulton Street will host Fiestas Patrias to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with food, live music, dance, and family activities from 11 a.m. Sunday until 9 p.m. The event includes a grito ceremony and added security measures (metal detectors at all entries).

Firefighters are battling a large warehouse fire on H and San Joaquin streets in downtown Fresno after the blaze broke out just after 8 p.m. Thursday — officials are monitoring the situation and working to contain the flames.

A large warehouse fire broke out in downtown Fresno at H Street and Calaveras Street today, prompting officials to cut power to the surrounding area as firefighters work to control the blaze.

Fresno business owner Art Terzian is challenging the public auction of his tile inventory (set for Monday, Sept.

21 at 9 a.m. at 1780 E. McKinley Ave) as he appeals a more than $15 million judgment from a property dispute.

Comedian Pete Holmes performed Wednesday night at Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall, engaging an older Town Hall crowd with local humor and improvisation on regional quirks — his FresClovis routine connected with fans.

Tickets for future shows are available online.

The 64th annual Fresno Greek Festival celebrates Greek culture, food and family fun at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Fresno this weekend — organizers say new attractions will highlight tradition.

Fresno will honor Dolly Parton on Sept.

25 with Dolly Parton Day, officially recognizing her legacy in boosting childhood literacy through her Imagination Library, which mailed over 168,000 books to more than 15,000 children + officials urge families to read with kids.

Rising gas prices are forcing Fresno drivers to curb travel while local nonprofits face higher fuel costs + increased service demand as residents conserve funds and organizations struggle to keep up with transportation expenses.

A GoFundMe organized by Fresno Bee reporter Thaddeus Miller has raised $4,395 toward a $6,000 goal to support 8 employees facing layoffs.

The fundraiser comes after news on Sept. 10 that 6 reporters, a photojournalist, and an editor would lose their positions—some of whom have dependents relying on their income.

Fresno Unified is examining options—such as closing schools and merging programs—to address falling enrollment and funding.

The board will soon announce plans for a budget committee to involve the community in these decisions.

First Amendment experts & panelists will hold a free forum at Fresno State on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Smittcamp Alumni House as part of Constitution Day, where students and the public learn about free expression and challenges facing the press.

UCSF Fresno hosted its Wilderness Medicine Training on Thursday, Sept.

17 at 3:05 p.m. as fourth-year medical students learned essential rescue skills and proper use of tourniquets; next week they will apply these techniques in Yosemite National Park.

California FAIR Plan announced a 29.1% average rate increase effective Oct.

15 that will raise premiums for more than 675,000 customers, with some Shaver Lake residents potentially paying up to double their current rates (the exact increase will depend on location) as wildfire risk grows.