Even though it’s toasty out right now in my favorite city, there’s still so much fun and joy to be had. This time of year, I manage my dislike of hot weather by mimicking the lifestyle of crepuscular animals: I stay hidden and indoors when the sun is out, then have all my fun in […]
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ApCal Rock’n Ranch Is Turning 15 and Everyone’s Invited
If you’ve followed us on social media for a while, you might remember that we’ve hosted quite a few ApCal Rock’n Ranch ticket giveaways. It’s one of our favorite partnerships because we get to send our followers out for an unforgettable night of live music. This time, though, there’s no giveaway because everyone gets in […]
The Shop That’s Been Making Memories Permanent: Clovis Ink Tattoo
If you’ve driven around Old Town Clovis over the years, chances are you’ve seen Clovis Ink Tattoo. What you may not know is that it’s home to a pretty incredible local story. Back in 2007, Rudy Acosta and his father set out to open what would become the first tattoo shop in Clovis history. It […]
Meet the Fresno Cleaner Going Viral for Keeping It Real: Suhaila Mendoza’s Pure Essence Story
If you have spent any time on Fresno social media lately, there is a good chance you have stumbled across Suhaila Mendoza. She is the face behind Pure Essence Cleaning Company, and she has been quietly (okay, not so quietly) going locally viral for giving people an honest, behind the scenes look at what it […]
Masa Madre Is Open: A Beloved Fresno Family Restaurant Reimagined
A few weeks ago, in my roundup of Fresno openings I was excited about, I mentioned Masa Madre, a new Mexican restaurant and tortilleria opening on the northeast corner of Palm and Bullard, and flagged their unique plan to offer tortilla making classes on Saturdays as something that had me particularly intrigued. I’m happy to […]
Colton’s Social House: A Clovis Go-To for Consistently Excellent Food and Service
There are restaurants you visit once just to try them, and then there are the restaurants that become part of your regular rotation—the places you recommend to friends without hesitation because you know they’ll deliver every single time. For me, Colton’s Social House in Clovis is firmly in that second category. It’s one of my […]
Fresno Lunch Guide: A Father’s Legacy, a Son’s Passion, and the Best 99 Cent Taco in Fresno
There are lunch spots that impress you with their ambiance, their plating, their trendy concepts, and there are lunch spots that offer you something far more straightforward: incredibly flavorful food, genuinely warm hospitality, and a price point that makes you feel like you’ve discovered the best kept secret in Fresno. Don Tacha’s Taqueria is firmly, […]
The May 2026 Housing Report
If you’ve been watching the real estate headlines lately, you might be seeing some big numbers that feel a little disconnected from what we experience every day here in the Central Valley. The California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) just released its May 2026 sales and price report, and the big news statewide is that California’s […]
Clovis Floral & Gifts: The Old Town Gem You Need to Know About
My favorite local flower shop went out of business recently, and if you love flowers and occasionally gifting them like I do, you’ll understand what a bummer that was. Thankfully, I recently stumbled into a business that has existed in Clovis for years without my knowing about it, one I think is going to fill […]
How One Fresno Woman Turned Sacrifice Into a Luxury Brand
One of my favorite things about Fresno and Clovis is that behind almost every local business is a story. Not just a story about products or services, but a story about family, sacrifice, perseverance, and someone deciding to build something meaningful right here in the Central Valley. That is exactly what I found when I […]