Good morning, Fresno.

Fresno County Marine Corps League & ABC30 are joining forces for the annual Toys for Tots Marathon Weekend donation drive.

Community members can drop off new, unwrapped toys at River Park Shopping Center in North Fresno from Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7, with volunteers starting at 5:00 a.m. Friday.

Festive events fill the Central Valley holiday season — organizers host tree lightings, parades, and community parties in Fresno, Sanger, Reedley, Merced, and Visalia.

Some events begin today while others run through Dec. 25.

Fresno's Christmas Tree Lane opened Wednesday night for its 103rd year, with tens of thousands driving down Van Ness Boulevard.

The drive-only event runs through Christmas with Sunday–Thursday hours from 6 to 10 pm and Friday–Saturday extended to 11 pm.

Comedy star Tim Allen will perform stand-up at Warnors Center for the Performing Arts in Fresno on Saturday, March 7 as ticket sales begin Friday at 10 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster with presales available through the week for guests 18 and older.

Tim Allen will perform his stand-up tour at Warnors Center For The Performing Arts on Saturday, March 7, 2026, and presale tickets will be available this week; the show is for audiences 18 and older.

A local commentary highlights the need for better movie theater etiquette as Fresno screens face unruly behavior during films.

The piece urges residents to quiet their interactions and reclaim the shared joy of the cinematic experience.

Fresno Unified test scores improved last school year as two in three schools saw rises in math and English, with Hoover and McLane High reporting gains up to 21.7% due to new phone policies and curriculum changes that boosted student engagement.

Local community leaders and nonprofits urged the State Center trustees Tuesday evening — they recommended letting Chancellor Carole Goldsmith serve until her planned retirement in Sept.

2026 despite union-backed calls for her immediate dismissal after a no-confidence vote by faculty.

San Joaquin Valley farmers facing groundwater cutbacks are turning to California’s Multibenefit Land Repurposing Program to transform irrigated acres and cut water use.

The program has funded 17 projects with $80 million plus $32 million from Proposition 4 (helping growers adjust to water restrictions) as additional funds are expected soon.

Fresno State's Student Health and Counseling Center is offering HIV/AIDS resources during Awareness Month, which began on Dec.

1, including education, testing, and access to PrEP and PEP (medications to prevent HIV) to support student well-being.

Buffalo Bills quarterback and Firebaugh native Josh Allen was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for sports after a record-breaking season that included NFL MVP honors and partnerships with The Wonderful Company and New Balance to support his local community.

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.

The Haunt Band Performance

5-8 p.m. — Strummer's Bar & Grill — $10 under 21 — Experience the heavy sounds of The Haunt with their emotionally charged live performance.

Emo Night - 10 Year Anniversary

9 PM – 12 AM — Strummer's Bar & Grill — Admission ticket + one complimentary bottled water voucher — Celebrate a decade of emo night with your favorite emo and pop punk classics.

Fiesta Navidad

3-4:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the holidays with Grammy-winning Mariachi Los Camperos in a vibrant cultural performance.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele

8:30-9:29 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting music of Adele under candlelight in an awe-inspiring setting.