Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno hosted its first-ever Resource Fair at Hope Pointe Emergency Shelter to help people facing homelessness with housing, health, and social services and on-site DMV assistance to speed up obtaining IDs—a key step toward permanent housing.

Local leaders including Mayor Jerry Dyer and Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig noted that 60 people benefited from the event and it continues today from 9 AM to 2 PM.

California table grape growers are doubling each donation for the Central California Food Bank from October 20-31—helping more families in the Central Valley receive meals.

The campaign supports the food bank’s Farmworker Community Partnership Program in Fresno, Kern, and Tulare counties.

Fresno’s Audi dealership has permanently closed—leaving Audi owners to travel hours for warranty repairs.

Audi said it is working to re-establish a dealership in Fresno while directing customers to locations in Modesto and Bakersfield.

Fresno State’s Quarter Horse Unit near O’Neill Park gives students hands-on training in horse care and breeding as they help feed 25 university-owned horses and assist with over 100 on campus—faculty and volunteers work with equestrian and rodeo teams to deepen practical skills.

A former Golden Charter Academy parent has filed multiple complaints with local education officials over allegations that the school uses punitive discipline and loss-of-privilege contracts that isolate students.

Fresno Unified School District reviewed the concerns and is now requiring the school to change its practices to comply with legal and charter requirements—raising questions about public accountability.

Fresno State students will volunteer on Nov.

15 for a one-day service event organized by the Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement & Service Learning as part of the Emerging Leaders Retreat. They will work at Ronald McDonald House, Dakota Eco Village or San Joaquin River Conservancy and must register by Oct. 31.

Well owners from Kerman to Clovis must attend SGMA compliance workshops held from Oct.

29 through Nov. 14 at locations like Immanuel Lutheran Church, Fresno Irrigation District, Clovis Senior Activity Center, and Fresno Fairgrounds to register their wells before the Nov. 30 deadline or incur a $100 fee per well—registration requires owner name, contact info, parcel details, geolocation, construction date and well depth. North Kings Groundwater Sustainability Agency will present at the top of every hour and offer multilingual technical help on laptops—ensuring both ag and domestic well owners can complete the process.

The Fresno City Council postponed an amendment that could ban street food vendors in the Tower District due to a rise in police calls and gang activity—planned for Friday and Saturday nights.

Executive director Genoveva Islas said she will meet with city officials later this week to discuss alternative measures for supporting small businesses.

A government shutdown will delay November CalFresh benefits since the Department of Social Services said EBT cards will continue to work but federal funding was not provided—Central California Food Bank warned that about 720,000 residents might face delays in SNAP assistance as demand for food aid rises.

The Heart to Heart Gala—an elegant, masquerade-themed event—will take place this weekend to support future cardiac treatment in our community.

Adventist Health Foundation President Lauren Day says the gala will help fund new advances in heart care.

Carson Conklin was named starting quarterback by Head Coach Matt Entz on Monday after a strong performance on Saturday—he will lead the Bulldogs' offense for the rest of the season.

The sophomore from Yorba Linda, who transferred from Sacramento State, will start his second game on Nov. 1—when the Bulldogs face Boise State at 12:30 p.m. on Fox Sports 1.

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.

Eric Church Concert

11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of country music with Eric Church and special guest Charles Wesley Godwin.

The Winehouse Revival Tribute Concert

9 PM — The Howlin Wolf — $10 at the door — Experience the soulful revival of Amy Winehouse's iconic tracks through the stunning vocals of Coco Lamarr.