Good morning, Fresno.

Grundfos donated $118,000 to The Fresno Mission on October 17th to help expand services for the homeless after several shelters closed, and CEO Matt Dildine thanked the company for its support.

The contribution is expected to assist in providing critical services to those in need.

On Monday, a global Amazon Web Services outage disrupted cell service, credit card processing and online classes in Fresno, causing long lines at Verizon stores and delays for local businesses.

Local colleges experienced learning platform issues while experts said the incident shows how much we rely on these shared internet systems.

Sequoia Brewing reopened on Oct.

10 under new ownership at its Champlain Avenue location and now offers furloughed federal employees discounts on starters and drinks (showing a federal ID, .gov email, or contractor badge). The promotion runs Monday-Friday from 5-9 p.m. until the shutdown ends (its 21st day).

Students at the Leon S Peters Business Building are working to revive the dry fountain by cleaning the surrounding area and creating flyers + spreading the word about the project.

Water has been added to the fountain but it does not flow yet, and a volunteer day to plant flowers is planned soon.

Hidalgo Elementary School held an anti-bullying presentation that taught students how their words can help or hurt—students watched a video that showed a plant thriving from kind words while another drooped from mean ones.

Students are taking part in a poster contest and celebrating positive messages on classroom doors.

Fresno City Councilmembers Miguel Arias and Annalisa Perea introduced a plan to ban food vendors on Friday and Saturday nights in the Tower District to improve safety—community advocates warn it unfairly punishes small business owners.

The measure includes escalating fines for unpermitted vendors and will be reviewed next Thursday with enforcement set to begin on December 1.

Health experts said thousands of women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year as gynecological oncologist Dr. Erin Blake from c-Care in northeast Fresno explained that early symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain are hard to detect—she noted treatment typically involves surgery and chemotherapy while hormonal contraceptives may help reduce risk.

Kaiser Permanente has announced KP Plus—a new health care plan that mixes low-cost HMO prices with PPO-like access by letting members get up to ten outpatient services and five prescription refills a year outside the Kaiser network without a referral.

The plan also covers preventive care, virtual visits and wellness programs in California and Hawaii at lower monthly rates than typical PPOs.

During Fresno State homecoming week, Chef German Gonzalez from Vallarta Supermarkets shares grilling tips to boost Bulldog pride.

His advice guides fans preparing for tailgate parties—adding a tasty twist to the celebrations.

Fresno State Bulldogs will wear old school throwback helmets and black uniforms in their homecoming game Saturday against longtime rival San Diego State.

The school themed the week (Can't Hide that Bulldog Pride) and has planned events to boost student connection, according to Associate Dean Amy Allen.

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.