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Project Survival's Cat Haven is seeking local volunteers to dismantle and move a cage at its wildlife sanctuary.

The group invites community members and students for service hours on Saturday at 10 a.m.

JCAST is hosting a Fall Festival today at Gibson Farm Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event features a pumpkin decorating contest, a hay bale maze, photo opportunities, crafts, games, a plant sale, wine tasting and student-made ice cream for families.

North Fork Mono Casino is set to open at midnight on Oct.

28 in Madera, adjacent to Highway 99 (between Ave. 17 and 18 1/2). The $725 million casino will offer 2,400 slots, 40 table games and eight dining venues with four bars.

Fresno drivers saw gas prices near record highs on Friday when regular unleaded averaged $6.23 a gallon, up 35% from a year ago.

Meanwhile, Blackstone Toyota nearly tripled its electric vehicle sales from 20 to 55 units as high fuel costs push locals toward cleaner alternatives.

PG&E is cutting power in fire-prone areas due to dry, windy conditions, and outages may continue through the weekend.

CAL FIRE is boosting staffing — local businesses and officials are taking steps to manage the rising wildfire risk.

Experts say El Niño will bring a wetter winter to California, increasing risks of coastal erosion and flooding.

A Fresno State study suggests pistachio orchards may handle heavy rains — local water managers work to protect farms and communities.

Central California farmers are bracing for an expected El Niño winter as unrepaired levees from the 2023 floods still worry growers (Fresno State researchers are testing on-farm water recharge systems to protect crops).

Fresno will adopt a new water schedule starting Nov.

1 to conserve water during cooler months. Residents (odd addresses water on Saturdays, even on Sundays) cannot water from 10 am to 6 pm, with the rules in effect through March.

A Fresno woman shared her breast cancer journey and urged regular mammograms since early detection is key.

Doctors at cCARE Cancer Center noted fewer screenings and will host a Women's Cancer Walk at Woodward Park on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.