Good morning, Fresno.

Fifty years after rebuilding their lives, Fresno’s Hmong community showed progress with Brandon Vang elected as the first Hmong American representing District 5, highlighting a milestone in local leadership.

Merced plans a 15-acre park honoring General Vang Pao (featuring fields and a playground).

Pebble, a tiny adventurous kitten available for adoption during December at The Cat House on the Kings, is a brave pet facing challenges like vacuum cleaners and seeking new journeys; the nonprofit cat sanctuary facilitates no-cage, no-kill adoptions with spay-neuter, vaccinations and 30-day pet insurance.

Two trustee auction sales for defaulted properties were published today.

The Fresno property at 6624 N Wembley Drive will be sold at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 20, while the Clovis property at 1765 N Renn Ave will go to auction at 10:00 a.m. on Jan. 22 at the courthouse.

Fresno State football travels to Tucson to play Miami of Ohio in the Snoop Dogg-sponsored Arizona Bowl on Saturday, Dec.

27 at 1:30 p.m. PT at Casino Del Sol Stadium (cloudy mid-60s expected). The Bulldogs have held limited in-person media events since their last regular-season game.

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.

2026 Fresno State Polopalooza Tournament

All day — Student Recreation Center — Check website for details — Dive into a thrilling weekend of water polo competitions and activities.

Southwest Indoor Sectionals & National Series 2026

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — 8555 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA — Early registration required — Compete in the Indoor Sectional format and aim for the best score in archery.

Breakfast Gathering at MiMi's Cafe

8-9:30 a.m. — MiMi's Cafe — RSVP required — Enjoy breakfast in a welcoming community atmosphere.