Good morning, Fresno.

Voice actress Kat Cressida, known for voicing Dee-Dee in Dexter’s Laboratory and a voice double in Toy Story, entertained fans at the Weekend Blender event held at the Sierra Vista mall.

Attendees could receive signed merchandise and join the blood drive where Cressida also donated blood to help support the effort.

Southeast Fresno now features a new shopping center at Fancher Creek Center with a Target store open and plans for additional shops that will create up to 1,200 jobs — a project in the works for nearly 20 years — which city councilmember Brandon Vang said will boost local spending and reduce travel time for residents.

Kaiser Permanente returned to normal operations after a five-day strike ended early Sunday morning, with 30,000 health care workers resuming work at 7 a.m. Kaiser said contract talks will restart on October 22 and 23 (as negotiations resume after the strike).

Clovis mother Alyssa Kincaid, who battled stage four lymphoma while pregnant and went through five rounds of chemotherapy, delivered a healthy baby girl on September 19 at Saint Agnes Medical Center.

The newborn (weighing three pounds nine ounces and spending 16 days in the NICU) marks a hopeful step in her ongoing recovery.

Fresno State (5-2) will host San Diego State (5-1) on Oct.25 at 3:30 p.m. EDT in a Mountain West Conference game.

San Diego State won 44-10 over Nevada and Fresno State lost 49-21 to Colorado State as both teams plan to improve their season records.

Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Volleyball vs. New Mexico Lobos

6-9 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Reserved premium parking available — Catch the thrilling volleyball match between the Bulldogs and Lobos for an exciting evening of sports.

Solar Solutionary Teacher Training Workshop

4-7:30 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center — Free entry — Engage in hands-on solar learning and comprehensive training for educators.

Gaonou Gloria Her String Student Recital

7:30-8:45 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Online tickets only — Experience a remarkable string student recital showcasing talent from Fresno State School of Music.

Jason Matthew Gil Student Recital

7:30 PM — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Tickets available online — Experience an evening of captivating student compositions at Fresno State.

Harvest Fest

6-9 p.m. — RH Christian Center East Campus — Free entry — Celebrate a family-friendly, Christ-centered alternative to Halloween with community outreach and fun activities.

USC Upstate Spartans vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Men's Basketball

6-8 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting first home game of the season as the Bulldogs take on the Spartans.

Fresno State Central Plant Tour

12-1 p.m. — California State University, Fresno – $0.75 for Members — Discover the operations of Fresno’s Central Utility Plant in a guided tour exploring modern mechanical infrastructure.

California Pickleball Classic

5 AM – 3 AM — Sierra Sport & Racquet Club — $9000 — Compete in Fresno's premier pickleball tournament and connect with local players.

Taco Truck Throwdown 2025

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Chukchansi Park — Food truck tasting — Savor delicious tacos from the best trucks in Central California with live entertainment.

Fresno State vs. Seattle University Women's Basketball

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Cheer for the Bulldogs as they take on the Redhawks in an exciting women's basketball matchup.