Good morning, Fresno.

On Saturday, Dec. 14, Fowler held its Kids Shopping Day event at Fowler High School cafeteria where children (ages 4 to 10) shopped for up to 15 gifts at $1 each for loved ones, learning the joy of giving.

The Pan Draggers car club & Fresno CHP held a toy drive outside Fresno High School on Sunday, Dec.

14, collecting 500 toys in the first two hours. Additional donations will be accepted throughout December to benefit local kids.

A local animal shelter hosted its annual Open House event on Orange Avenue today, featuring a dog parade in holiday sweaters and a raffle benefiting shelter operations.

Organizers invite families to adopt pets and volunteer this season.

Fresno resident Deborah Blaze, with 17 Red Cross deployments, is managing a shelter for 60 flood-affected people in Burlington, Wash as heavy rains persist across the Pacific Northwest + neighbors join efforts to aid those displaced.

A Bankrate study found that over 75% of homes on the market are unaffordable due to a shortage of listings, rising prices since the pandemic, and builders struggling to meet demand.

In Fresno County (median price more than doubled over the last decade), buying a home is harder.

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.

Candlelight Concert: The Best of Joe Hisaishi

6:15-7:14 p.m. — The Grand 1401 — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting music of Joe Hisaishi by candlelight in a stunning venue.

Deorro New Year's Eve Party

8 p.m. — Rainbow Ballroom — Ticketed entry — Celebrate the new year with electrifying beats from Deorro at Fresno's hottest NYE bash.

Fresno State vs. Utah State Women's Basketball

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Save Mart Center — Reserved premium parking available — Cheer on the Lady Bulldogs as they take on the Aggies in an exciting basketball showdown.