Good morning, Fresno.

City leaders met with local residents at the Tower Theatre to discuss safety improvements for the Tower District, proposing more police, contract officers (with additional lighting), and revised patio hours for some bars.

Community members shared their views on steps to maintain a welcoming neighborhood.

Construction crews placed the final steel beam at Eagle Mountain Casino’s resort expansion at 10 a.m. today, with officials and guests joining the topping-off ceremony + the casino said the new facility will open in 2027.

ZooBoo returns Thursday through Saturday, Oct.

24 (from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.) at Fresno Chaffee Zoo, offering magic shows, trick-or-treating, photo ops and presentations. Guests are invited to dress in costume and join in this festive Halloween tradition.

Fresno County Wine Journey is hosting the Haunted Harvest Wine Journey with Halloween-themed tastings this weekend Saturday, Oct.

24, and Sunday, Oct. 25, from noon to 5 p.m. across local wineries in Fresno and Sanger, offering $25 wristbands for access to curated tastings.

Fresno’s best burrito search spotlights Tacos Morales, a taco truck at the southeast corner of Academy and Highway 180 serving a pastor burrito with whole boiled beans, shredded lettuce and spicy salsa, while its downtown Sanger location (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday) offers dining options.

Fresno city leaders announced a temporary library for the Tower District to open in December at the Ted C.

Wills Community Center, with 1,600 sqft of educational space + an adjacent Talking Book Library for residents with visual impairments. The project is funded by Measure B + local advocates.

Fresno Unified revealed a five-year plan to boost early literacy, college readiness, and life skills by 2030.

School leaders developed the plan through community engagement and will update progress monthly (teachers call for more meaningful collaboration).

Storms have left thousands of PG&E customers without power across the Central Valley, with outages in central Fresno, near Pine Flat Lake, and in Laton and Hanford.

PG&E crews are working to restore electricity + restoration times vary across affected areas.

Manhattan Steakhouse (NW Fresno) offers a New York-inspired dining experience with premium steaks, seasonal dishes, and house-made popcorn chicken lettuce wraps.

Located at Bullard and West avenues, the restaurant blends old-school charm with locally sourced ingredients.

David and Derek Carr discussed their new roles in coaching, broadcasting and mentoring young athletes today on a local podcast.

They stressed ongoing community ties through long-term partnerships with EECU and Valley Children's Hospital in the Valley.