Good morning, Fresno.

Local mom-and-pop shops are adapting to new consumer habits and urge Fresno residents to shop small this Small Business Saturday—Dave Charest of Constant Contact said local spending boosts the community.

Officials warned that vacant buildings are dangerous after the former Jebs Blueberry Hill Restaurant on Blackstone Avenue burned early Wednesday morning—firefighters and city inspectors urged better safety measures.

A recent NFPA report showed that fires in empty buildings cause more injuries—local officials advise residents to report unsafe structures.

Early Wednesday morning, a fire destroyed the former Jebs Blueberry Hill Restaurant on Blackstone Avenue as 33 Fresno firefighters battled the blaze from outside—protecting a nearby tire shop while investigators work to determine the cause.

Volunteers are needed for the Kings River Fisheries Management Program’s fish survey from Dec.

2 to 4. They will help biologists gather data on fish using electrofishing equipment (which shocks but does not harm the fish) at Wildwood near Trout Lake and Greenbelt on Piedra Road, and the Dec. 4 event may be canceled if there are not enough volunteers or if the weather is bad.

A Madera County Sheriff's Deputy saved a choking 14-month-old toddler today by quickly removing her pacifier — caregivers had called 9-1-1 — and the child is reported to be doing well after a brief hospital stay.

Sarah Esparza from Kaiser Permanente Fresno said shorter days and less sunlight can trigger seasonal affective disorder, a condition affecting about 5% of adults that often begins in fall or early winter — she explained that using light therapy, vitamin D, and maintaining daily routines can help manage the symptoms — and advised consulting a provider if the condition worsens.

Today, several restaurants are open on Thanksgiving including Bob Evans, Buca di Beppo, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, Dunkin', Golden Corral, and others—customers should call ahead to confirm holiday hours.

Local families are rushing to grocery stores today to pick up last-minute ingredients for Thanksgiving—store staff say staple items like turkey are going fast and encourage customers to call ahead or use curbside pickup.

Oklahoma leads with 50 conference championships in college football, outpacing Nebraska, Michigan, and others — a record that shows the teams' long winning histories.

The list also names Fresno State among the top programs in a count that spans many seasons.

Madera-based Realtor Christian Brown-Johnson broke a Guinness World Record by running a 50K race on every continent in seven days while raising $120K for Parkinson’s research; his final run in Miami on Nov.

21 ended the global event (half of the funds went to the Michael J. Fox Foundation).

Fresno State Bulldogs will defend the Valley Trophy against the San Jose State Spartans on Nov.

29 in their final Mountain West game—this rivalry, which began in 1921, marks the end of their current conference era before joining the Pac-12 in 2026. Head Coach Matt Entz said the team is focused on closing the season strong after a senior night loss and is facing challenges with quarterback changes and injuries.

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.