As I was preparing for my post this week, I was realizing that I've been writing a lot about food. I guess that makes sense, because I've been trying new places lately, as well as visiting some old … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Community Events – March 6th
Valley Animal Center's YARD & BAKE SALE When: March 15, 2015 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: 3934 N. Hayston Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 Please join the Valley Animal Center for our yard sale and … [Read more...] about Community Events – March 6th
Discover Fresno Businesses Through Deal Sites
Now that the craze has worn off, I wonder how many of you out there use deal sites like Groupon, livingsocial and dealsaver. It seems like there was a time when you couldn’t open your e-mail or … [Read more...] about Discover Fresno Businesses Through Deal Sites
Places to go: Enzo’s Table
As a lover of local food truck fare, I'd seen "Bella Frutta" listed on Dusty Buns and Casa de Tamales Facebook pages as a destination for their mobile eats, but I wasn't exactly sure where or what … [Read more...] about Places to go: Enzo’s Table
Top 3 reasons to volunteer at an event in 2015
Recently during an article I was writing I decided to mention the need for volunteers at the event I was covering. This created a unique question in my mind and one that was not so easy to … [Read more...] about Top 3 reasons to volunteer at an event in 2015
The FresYes Garden: Growing Herbs
“To dig and delve in nice clean dirt can do a mortal little hurt.” ~ John Kendrick Bangs Growing herbs is one of the amazing gifts of living in FresYes. Gardening in the San Joaquin Valley is … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Growing Herbs
FresYes People – From Performer to Producer: Rogue’s Jonathon Hogan
What's your idea of pillow talk? Without going into too much detail, it's probably a playful back-and-forth that includes key words like "sexy" and "baby." But, does it ever involve breathy whispers … [Read more...] about FresYes People – From Performer to Producer: Rogue’s Jonathon Hogan
Eat Local: Toledito’s
Growing up in Fresno I had always been afraid of downtown. Not afraid that something bad was going to happen, but more afraid of driving. I've always heard people complain about the one-way streets, … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Toledito’s
Get On The Field With The Fresno Grizzlies
Baseball isn’t just a game. It’s really an experience. The crack of the bat. The summer heat on your back. A hot dog in one hand and, for me, a Twitter feed in the other. But one of my favorite parts, … [Read more...] about Get On The Field With The Fresno Grizzlies
Walk with a Doc
Readers of the FresYes outdoors section can easily tell you I have a love that shines through for a number of things. First and foremost would be getting people excited about exercising outdoors … [Read more...] about Walk with a Doc
Kind Kids Club keeps kindness going
I think it's a safe bet to assume one of the things that makes a city great is people treating each other well, am I right? The story I'd like to share today, though personal in nature - is one I … [Read more...] about Kind Kids Club keeps kindness going
FresYes People – Tye Featherstone Opens The Great American Barbershop
Tye Featherstone wants to keep it handsome. The "it" being all of Fresno. And so he's opened The Great American Barbershop on the corner of Perrin and Sommerville in the northeast part of the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Tye Featherstone Opens The Great American Barbershop
Eat Local: Mom’s Ol’ Fashion Burgers
Do you ever have a favorite restaurant that brings back memories of when you were little. I do. There was a place I use to go to with my mom- it was called Angelo's, off of Olive and Weber. The … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Mom’s Ol’ Fashion Burgers
Community Events – February 20th
Tower Art Taste When: February 28th 11am to 1pm Where: Given with ticket price A fun and funky walking tour looks at the hip Tower District packed with delicious local fare, interesting … [Read more...] about Community Events – February 20th
Farewell to Kwirkworld: A Love Letter
I had the most depressing news the other day. Nothing earth-shattering. But maybe some of you will get me when I say that I was shocked when I heard that Kwirkworld in Riverpark is closing down shop … [Read more...] about Farewell to Kwirkworld: A Love Letter
Hit the road: Morro Bay, CA
As much as I love Fresno, sometimes (like now with all the beautiful blossoms blooming and making me sneeze more than I care to tolerate) you gotta just hit the road and get out of town. A change of … [Read more...] about Hit the road: Morro Bay, CA
Comfort Food for the Soul in Chinatown
Three years ago, I had the pleasure of eating a meal prepared by a local chef who has cooked for Elvis Presley, Earth Wind and Fire, and four U.S. presidents: Chef Paul Pearson. Now, after being out … [Read more...] about Comfort Food for the Soul in Chinatown
SJRT aka San Joaquin River Trail
Just a short drive north of town awaits one of the brightest gems FresYes has to offer in the San Joaquin River Trail known by those who love it as the SJRT. With the investment of a 20 minute … [Read more...] about SJRT aka San Joaquin River Trail
Immanuel makes it look easy; Golden Eagles soar past the Grizzlies
*2-1-15 to 2-12-15 Central suffered their first league loss on Saturday (2-6-15). Clovis West turned up the heat in their gym, defeating the Grizzlies 72-48. The Golden Eagles … [Read more...] about Immanuel makes it look easy; Golden Eagles soar past the Grizzlies
Top Producer Award
This week, Jason (he's FresYes!) was recognized as the Top Producer in the Fresno / Clovis Area! Real Estate isn't about sales. It's about being an active part of the community. It's about … [Read more...] about Top Producer Award
Valentine’s Day = Love
I am super excited about my post for this week. Why do you ask? Because it's the day before Valentine's Day!!! I LOVE Valentine's Day. Nevermind the fact that I don't have a husband/boyfriend, I still … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day = Love
Shop Local: Totally Obsessed with Top Drawer
The problem with loving designer things and also wanting to shop local is that those two desires are often at odds with each other. There simply aren’t a lot of locally-owned stores that carry … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Totally Obsessed with Top Drawer
FresYes People – The Heavyweight Humor of John “J.J.” Jones
Have you ever met someone who says all the things everyone else is afraid to say? A person who says things that most people living in this world of maxed-out political correctness think but wouldn't … [Read more...] about FresYes People – The Heavyweight Humor of John “J.J.” Jones
Places to go: Fossil Discovery Center
Last Thursday I had the opportunity to chaperone my son's class field trip to the Fossil Discovery Center in Chowchilla, CA. I'd heard of this place a number of times previously, but had this idea in … [Read more...] about Places to go: Fossil Discovery Center
Two Mexican Restaurants Actually Doing Something Different
A few months ago, I complained about how there really aren't any Mexican restaurants doing anything unique with their food. Well, this past week I visited two places that give our dear town hope: … [Read more...] about Two Mexican Restaurants Actually Doing Something Different