Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corp is asking community members to donate individually wrapped candy for the Halloween Safe Night Out event, which will be held Wednesday, Oct.

28 to provide a safe treat experience for children and families.

Dean Eller, a Valley veteran who rarely stood for ceremonies, joined fellow veterans last week at the Central Valley Honor Flight to receive recognition for his service and feel the local community’s kindness that helped him heal.

He recalled how the event revived memories of his time in Vietnam.

A dedication ceremony marked the naming of a new park at the corner of Veterans and Barstow Avenues to honor former Lt. Gov Cruz Miguel Bustamante.

Councilmember Mike Karbassi said the park recognizes his historic achievement as the first Latino elected statewide in over 120 years.

In celebration of California Farmer & Farmworker Month, the California Table Grape Commission is matching every dollar donated 1:1 through Oct.

31 to support Central California Food Bank's Farmworker Community Partnership Program in Fresno, Tulare & Kern Counties. Donations are being accepted online today.

In 1942, the Fresno Fairgrounds served as a detention site for over 5,000 Japanese Americans following Executive Order 9066; the site is now a California Historical Landmark with a memorial and museum (marking an important part of our local past).

Residents seeking a financial planner should ask clear questions about services, fees, investment methods, and support (with backup help offered by a team), Portfolio Advisors in northwest Fresno advises.

Fresno County supervisors will review the Friant Ranch water supply plan today, with the project facing scrutiny over water reserves as federal guidelines allow only one year of carryover (raising concerns over drought readiness).

Fresno State Health Center offers free flu shots for students Oct.

19-22 with varying hours at a mobile unit near the library and the Ellipse Gallery — students who get vaccinated and complete a survey may win one of six $25 Amazon gift cards.

Parents are advised to purchase essential safety gear for safe trick-or-treating during Halloween from available deals until Oct.

31. The items, such as reflective tape + glow sticks, help kids remain visible in the dark.

Fresno State volleyball beat Washington State in a five-set match Saturday at Bohler Gym in Pullman.

The Bulldogs earned their second straight Pac-12 win after a similar five-set victory against Gonzaga two days earlier.