Good morning, Fresno.

Old Town Clovis kicked off its 25th annual One Enchanted Evening on Thursday as shoppers braved rain with umbrellas while enjoying carolers, carriage rides, and Santa visits that marked the start of the holiday shopping season.

Longtime Action News anchor Warren Armstrong announced that he is dialing back his schedule and will retire in November 2026 after more than 40 years in broadcasting; he will continue anchoring the 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts while stepping away from the 11 p.m. show with his final late newscast scheduled for early January.

Downtown Fresno is dressed for the holidays as Miracle on Fulton Street returns bigger and brighter with two pop-up bars offering themed drinks and festive décor.

The event will run daily through Christmas week—organizers say reservations are encouraged while walk-ins can also enjoy the celebration.

Parlier High School students formed Conjunto Pantera to perform Hispanic conjunto music with help from professional musicians during after-school lessons — the district plans to support the band with new uniforms, instruments and a trailer as it gains statewide recognition.

World-renowned pianist Yulianna Avdeeva will perform today at Fresno State Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m., closing the fall Keyboard Concert series with works by Shostakovich and Chopin—she won first prize at the 2010 Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw.

Today at a Fresno Unified school board meeting, Superintendent Misty Her announced that staff evaluations will become uniform with a new dashboard tracking required training and community feedback forms for major decisions.

The district plans to boost supervisor training from 0% in June to 100% by June 2028—finalizing evaluation metrics in December and possibly adjusting the superintendent's review to November.

Fresno County will upgrade the Animal Shelter with a new solar energy system and panels that will cut energy costs and add shade to the play yard, livestock, and parking areas.

The construction will cause temporary changes with limited parking (available on Dan Ronquillo Drive) and a rerouted walkway (please follow posted signs) while all key services remain available.

As families prepare for holiday gatherings, Fresno County health officials urged everyone to update their vaccines to help prevent flu, RSV, and COVID spread.

They noted that while illness rates are low now, outbreaks may rise after gatherings—and residents should act quickly because vaccines take two weeks to become effective.

Tete’s Kitchen in Old Town Clovis serves Mediterranean dishes with recipes passed down from co-owner Annabelle Gharibeh’s grandmother — including molokhia with beef, unique falafel fries, flavorful kebabs, garlic fries, and homemade baklava and kanafe paired with Turkish coffee — inviting locals to try authentic dining options.

Jalen Green, the top scorer at San Joaquin Memorial, had his number four jersey retired on Wednesday at his old school—he helped win two Central Section championships and now plays for the Phoenix Suns.

Tributes included support from his new teammates and a proclamation from Congressman Jim Costa's office.

Fresno State will honor over 20 senior football players in their final home game at Valley Children’s Stadium on November 22 as Coach Matt Entz praised their impact on the team— the Bulldogs will face the Utah State Aggies with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on CBS Sports Network while riding a two-game win streak.

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.

The Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit - The Concert

4-5:30 p.m. — Warnors Theatre — Tickets starting at $64 — Experience the epic scores of Middle-earth live in concert.