Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno residents enjoyed extended park hours after dark as City Council President Mike Karbassi announced Monday that a nearly $1 million lighting system was installed at Koligian Park to support youth sports, adult leagues, and community events.

The lights turn on at sundown and off at 10 p.m.—boosting park access—so locals now have more time for recreation.

A local nonprofit, the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation, will host an event in less than two weeks to support young burn survivors by giving them essential services and once-in-a-lifetime experiences—such as Champ camp and other recreation programs.

The event will also include prevention education efforts to help raise awareness and community support.

Fresno’s newest In-N-Out opens today at Fancher Creek Town Center on Clovis Avenue and Tulare, marked by its iconic palm trees and employing at least 70 workers.

The restaurant will add more team members—joining major stores like Starbucks and CVS in the shopping center.

The Vault Fine Jewelers in Fig Garden Village will close its doors Sunday after nearly 40 years of service following a multi-million dollar retirement sale that begins Thursday, Nov 13—offering up to 60% off on designer jewelry—while owners Gary and Elaine Yervan plan to pursue new ventures.

The Business Journal published its list on November 7—showing milk retained the No. 1 spot with a $3.9 billion value while almonds, cattle, pistachios, and table grapes shifted in rank for 2024.

Fresno County set a record with $9.03 billion in farm sales and continues as the nation’s top farm county.

Liddell Elementary in Fresno was named a National Blue Ribbon School—the first in Central Unified—recognizing its efforts to close achievement and opportunity gaps and celebrating the commitment of long-time staff.

The school will get formal recognition from the California Department of Education at its annual spring event.

Fresno Unified is hosting a community forum on November 18 at the Farber Center for Professional Development to request parent feedback on restructuring its equity office.

The Office of African American Academic Acceleration will become the Office of Advancing Academic Acceleration and Achievement—its changes are designed to align with district goals and federal guidelines restricting funding for race-based programs.

Fresno is expecting a heavy rain storm on Thursday with a 76% chance of at least an inch of rain as it begins Wednesday night and lasts into early Friday similar to last month’s record rain.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada where snow is forecast to fall from early Thursday morning to early Friday — with amounts of 6 to 12 inches at lower elevations and up to 2 feet higher up.

State lawmakers warned that without Affordable Care Act subsidies, premiums for 48,000 Fresno residents on Covered California will jump two to three times, with one family potentially facing an increase from $160 to $1,440, as discussed at a downtown hospital roundtable on Nov.

10. Assemblymembers plan to reintroduce nurse training legislation to help address the region’s growing health care strain & basic needs.

Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control shows that from 2019 to 2023 Alzheimer’s was the fifth leading cause of death in the San Joaquin Valley—claiming over 9,000 lives and showing much lower rates among Latino residents compared to non-Hispanic whites.

Researchers suggest that bilingualism may help delay Alzheimer’s onset, even as rising cases in the Latino community raise concerns.

Coach Matt Entz said Fresno State will rely on toughness as it prepares to host Wyoming Saturday at 7:30 p.m.—he noted that backup QB Carson Conklin is handling pressure well and stressed that the word 'grind' is not allowed in the program this Veterans Day week.

Today, Fresno State hosts UCSD after Jake Heidbreder scored 24 points to boost the Bulldogs to an 82 to 62 win over Long Beach State.

The game starts at 9 p.m. (EST).

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.

The Jins Live Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Under 21 includes admission ticket + complimentary water — Experience the electrifying energy and unique sound of The Jins as they perform their indie rock hits.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Basketball

6-8 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Premium parking available — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup in Fresno.

The Big Tell Showcase

7-11:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Free entry — Celebrate Central Valley's stories through captivating local documentaries.

Fresno State Bulldogs Men's Basketball vs. University of New Orleans

6-8 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting basketball clash as the Bulldogs take on the Privateers.

MANA Concert

8:30-10:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Latin rock legends MANÁ live in Fresno.

Hoover High Class of 2005 20th Reunion

6-10 p.m. — LOCKED IN — Tickets available — Celebrate two decades of memories with music, food, and fun from the 2000s.

Emily Marie Lopez Junior Student Recital

12:30-1:30 p.m. — Wahlberg Recital Hall — Tickets available online — Experience the vocal talents of junior student Emily Marie Lopez in a delightful recital.

Fresno State Jazz Festival Night Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Concert Hall — $15-$25 — Experience a night of captivating jazz featuring Anna Webber and Angela Morris with The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra.