Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno’s Big Fresno Fair will open tomorrow at 4 p.m. for its 12-day run of carnival rides, fair food and exhibits.

Organizers have added cooling stations, misters and air conditioning to help visitors beat near triple-digit heat.

A front loader caught fire during runway improvements at Fresno Yosemite International Airport near the construction area today at 11 a.m.—firefighters quickly extinguished the flames and ensured the operator was safe, though the vehicle is a total loss.

Libelula will re-open in the old Tokyo Garden site on Fulton Avenue in Downtown Fresno after high-speed rail construction affected its former location plus the owners plan to honor the venue’s legacy while adding their own twist; more details about the opening are forthcoming.

Fresno State kicked off homecoming week on Tuesday, Oct.

6 outside the Resnick Student Union with the Crowning of the Bulldog (an event where President Alya Hassan crowned the bronze Victor E. Bulldog and students met the live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog IV).

At the Great Valley Gathering, locals celebrated cultural traditions with food, music, and dance during the free festival held Oct.

2-4 in downtown Fresno. The event allowed community members to share customs and make connections (with lively shows by Las Damas del Valle).

GasBuddy data shows that in the past week, Fresno gas prices rose by 1.6 cents per gallon to an average of $6.28 (ranging from $5.79 to $7.09) while some stations statewide charge up to $9.79, even as the national average dropped to $4.30.

Residents of Shaver Springs in the Fresno County foothills face ongoing water quality issues and high water rates and are urging local officials to initiate an investigation and audit of water services plus address persistent concerns.

About 200 residents expect swift action to improve conditions.

Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney, stresses that a pre-retirement checkup is recommended by age 50 to help secure steady paychecks; her new book, The Forever Paycheck, outlines options like annuities and dividend-paying stocks to help retirees plan for comfortable golden years.

Gov. Newsom signed a law to set a $19.75 hourly wage floor for certain temporary farm workers on Sept.

30, with the rule taking effect Jan. 1 + supporters say the change will protect workers, while agriculture groups warn it could reduce available work hours.

Healthy Fresno County Data shows that between 2007 and 2022, breast cancer rates in Fresno County averaged 115 cases per 100,000 women, lower than 125 per 100,000 statewide.

Rates were highest among American Indian and African American women and lowest among Asian, Pacific Islander, and Hispanic communities.