Good morning, Fresno.

Bud Elliott, a longtime anchor on KSEE 24, died Monday at 76 after battling Parkinson’s — he spent over 20 years mentoring journalists and advocating for those affected by the disease.

A food bank in Sanger is overflowing with donations ahead of Thanksgiving to help families in need, though donations will be needed after today.

Hannibal House — which runs a thrift store that returns all sales to local support — reported that the number of people needing food has grown from 300 to about 500.

The League of Mexican American Women is celebrating 49 years of a cherished holiday tradition with Fiesta Navideña scheduled for December 7 at Regency Event Center in Clovis—this event will support local students and mark the start of the holiday season.

The Fresno Mission and Central California Food Bank will host the fifth annual One Table Fresno event on Saturday, Nov.

22 at City Center—2025 E. Dakota Ave. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will serve 4,500 hot steak meals while donating turkeys, coats, and holiday bags and offering a resource fair with fun activities for families in need.

Coast Aluminum Inc., a long-time metal supplier in Fresno, is breaking ground today on a $42 million expansion near Peach and McKinley Avenues to build a large facility that will bring up to 100 new jobs in 2026.

Local leaders like Mayor Jerry Dyer and councilmember Nelson Esparza said the move – a strong vote of confidence in Fresno – will boost the local business scene.

Fresno’s Fashion Fair Mall and FOX26 teamed up this holiday season to surprise shoppers with gift cards as part of a Random Acts of Kindness event—one lucky shopper near the Apple Store received a $250 gift card.

Fog reduced visibility to less than 200 feet this morning, so several Central Valley school districts delayed start times while Mendota Unified and Oak Valley Union cancelled classes for student safety—drivers are reminded to use low beams and drive slowly on foggy days.

Fresno County supervisors approved the new Office of Housing Homelessness to coordinate efforts among local agencies serving about 4,500 homeless people as hundreds of emergency shelter beds will close by June 2026—reshaping how state and federal funds are managed.

Homelessness program manager Dylan McCully will lead the six-person team from the Department of Social Services while Fresno Housing focuses on affordable housing and vouchers.

Fresno County is launching a new holiday traffic safety campaign next week with 19 billboard locations to urge drivers to avoid speeding, distracted driving, and DUIs (a second-year effort after a 60% drop in fatalities last year).

Law enforcement will also boost patrols during the holidays to help keep roads safe.

Food experts advise rookie cooks to plan ahead—allowing one day in the refrigerator for every 4 to 5 pounds of turkey to thaw—so that the bird reaches a safe temperature of 165 degrees.

They also recommend not rinsing the turkey before cooking and refrigerating leftovers within two hours to prevent foodborne illnesses.

Veronica Stumpf of Stumpf and Company became the only woman in a 100-mile radius to earn the prestigious CCIM designation after finishing a series of rigorous courses in commercial real estate—she is now one of five in Fresno with this honor.

She earned the milestone in record time and plans to help expand her firm's advisory services while supporting downtown Fresno's revitalization.

Former Fresno State great Henry Ellard (64) was named one of nine semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2026 in the seniors category.

A blue-ribbon committee reduced the candidate list from 34 and will choose three finalists before Super Bowl LX in February.

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.

SAVE FERRIS Happy Skalidaze Tour

8:00 – 9:30 PM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets starting at $31.83 — Experience the high-octane ska sounds of Save Ferris in Fresno.

A LONDON SYMPHONY featuring the Fresno State Symphony Orchestra

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Concert Hall — $15.00 - $25.00 — Experience timeless classics from Beethoven and Dvořák alongside Vaughan Williams' epic London Symphony.

The Slackers Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Fulton 55 — Tickets available — Experience The Slackers' vibrant mix of ska, rocksteady, reggae, and more.

Hobo Johnson and The Lovemakers Anniversary Tour

7-9:30 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Tickets starting at $36.98 — Celebrate Hobo Johnson's musical journey with an emotionally charged performance in Fresno.

Chicago State Cougars at Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Basketball

5-7 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Reserved parking available — Catch the thrilling women's basketball matchup as the Cougars take on the Bulldogs.