Looking where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021? Toasty summers are a fact of life for Fresnans, but thankfully you don’t have to dig your own pool to find a great place to cool off. The Fresno … [Read more...] about Where to Swim & Cool Off in Fresno 2021
At FresYes, we’re proud to highlight what our community has to offer and have created our very own community calendar. Events are included from all over the valley. We’d love to feature your event, CLICK HERE to add your event to our calendar.
Fresno’s 4th of July Fireworks Shows Roundup – 2021
It’s time once again to don your favorite red, white and blue apparel, fire up the grill and get ready to watch fireworks with your friends and family! The 4th of July is just days away and once … [Read more...] about Fresno’s 4th of July Fireworks Shows Roundup – 2021
Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits
Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits Officials at Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced yesterday - Tuesday, June 15 that with the State of California updating its COVID restrictions and … [Read more...] about Just In Time For Summer, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits
Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
They have planned all sorts of Beertainment in their new location Full Circle Brewery has been known not just for great beer but great entertainment for years at its Downtown Chinatown and Olympic … [Read more...] about Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
Beloved Neighborhood Pharmacy & Post Office Here to Stay – And now, with coffee!
Allen and Lynn Taylor opened their northwest Fresno-based Bullard Pharmacy more than 50 years ago, and the combination neighborhood pharmacy, gift shop and postal counter has been a beloved staple for … [Read more...] about Beloved Neighborhood Pharmacy & Post Office Here to Stay – And now, with coffee!
Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings
The Fresno Swap Meet. which launched within the past month has gone from non-existent to bustling in the blink of an eye thanks to hosts Fresno Street Eats & The Island Waterpark. The new weekly … [Read more...] about Fresno’s Newest Swap Meet is Booming Sunday Mornings
New Family-Owned Event Venue Casa De Phlorez Opens Its (Big Barn) Doors
Casa de Phlorez is a brand new outdoor event venue that started welcoming guests for the first time this year. I was able to interview owners Art and Melinda Flores about their vision for their new … [Read more...] about New Family-Owned Event Venue Casa De Phlorez Opens Its (Big Barn) Doors
5 Easy Ways We Can Help Protect Fresno’s Water
As someone who is married to an engineer who specializes in water treatment planning and design, I'm embarrassed to admit I once knew a lot less than I thought I did about how the Fresno area urban … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Ways We Can Help Protect Fresno’s Water
Fresno Street Eats partners with The New Manchester!
Fresno Street Eats, the Central Valley’s food truck destination, is partnering with The New Manchester to bring a weekly food truck event to the town center in Central Fresno on Fridays. The new lunch … [Read more...] about Fresno Street Eats partners with The New Manchester!
Transitioning Back to School: Updates for local families
As COVID numbers trend downward, vaccines become more widely available, and hospital capacity has begun to increase, local schools are beginning to transition some students back to in-person learning … [Read more...] about Transitioning Back to School: Updates for local families
2020 Got You Down? Resources that can help.
"How are you?" "Oh, you know, fine. I mean, it's 2020, Covid, you know... but fine." How many times have you had that conversation since March? Probably more than you'd like to count. And those … [Read more...] about 2020 Got You Down? Resources that can help.
Plant Lovers Rejoice: Expand your collection for FREE!
Recently a friend shared a meme that had a picture of a sketchy looking window-less van with the words "Free Plants" on it with the caption, "This is how they get me." I laughed, and found it all too … [Read more...] about Plant Lovers Rejoice: Expand your collection for FREE!
Fresno Chaffee Zoo attracts talent from New York for next CEO
Our beloved Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced today that Jon Forrest Dohlin will be its new Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed retiring CEO Scott Barton with the transition expected … [Read more...] about Fresno Chaffee Zoo attracts talent from New York for next CEO
Celebrate the Lives of Loved Ones Lost this Dia de los Muertos
If you're not from a Mexican family, the cultural traditions that surround Dia de Los Muertos may not be something you're largely familiar with however, with the release of Disney's animated film Coco … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Lives of Loved Ones Lost this Dia de los Muertos
5 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Many families are choosing to forgo their standard trick-or-treat traditions this year, due to risks caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, that doesn't mean it's not possible to have fun this … [Read more...] about 5 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Downtown Fresno Welcomes New Frida Café
As your resident FresYes coffee-obsessed blogger, you have to know that if a new coffee shop opens in town, I will absolutely be visiting as soon as possible to share all the details with you, dear … [Read more...] about Downtown Fresno Welcomes New Frida Café
Meet PINC Fresno: local women’s philanthropy group prioritizing Creek Fire Relief
PINC (Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community) Fresno is a local, non-profit organization comprised of women who seek to make a positive impact on the local community through volunteering … [Read more...] about Meet PINC Fresno: local women’s philanthropy group prioritizing Creek Fire Relief
I lost my home in a fire – what I wish I’d known
Just over a year ago, Brooke Rummonds and her family lost their beloved family home to a freak explosion in an outdoor garbage can that quickly ignited their home and engulfed it in flames. While … [Read more...] about I lost my home in a fire – what I wish I’d known
The Creek Fire: How you can help.
Sadly, what started as a small, three-acre fire has now blazed into a massive and currently uncontrolled wildfire that has consumed over 75,000 acres of our beautiful neighboring Sierras as of the … [Read more...] about The Creek Fire: How you can help.
Support local charities and possibly win a brand new home with Granville Home of Hope 2020!
If you've lived in Fresno for sometime, odds are you've heard of one of the area's largest and most exciting fundraising events, the Granville Home of Hope. This event offers locals the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Support local charities and possibly win a brand new home with Granville Home of Hope 2020!
Sweet Thistle Farms Offers Beautiful Outdoor Experiences
Life in the time of COVID has forced us to think differently about how we spend our leisure time or attempt a date night. Many of our favorite options from before COVID are either not an option … [Read more...] about Sweet Thistle Farms Offers Beautiful Outdoor Experiences
Local Nurse forms FLAG Non-Profit to Support Front Line Workers and Local Restaurant Owners
In what has become one of his most-quoted talks, Mr. Rogers encouraged his young viewers during challenging or scary times to "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” The … [Read more...] about Local Nurse forms FLAG Non-Profit to Support Front Line Workers and Local Restaurant Owners
Fresno, Protests, Progress and You
On Monday, June 1st a social media post of a screenshot of text stating plans for a destructive riot to be held in Fresno’s Riverpark Shopping Center on June 2nd began circulating. According to the … [Read more...] about Fresno, Protests, Progress and You
The Latest in Fresno Food Truck News
Life as we know it has definitely been altered this Spring, with some restaurants remaining open for takeout and delivery throughout shelter-in-place and some having to make the difficult decision to … [Read more...] about The Latest in Fresno Food Truck News
Ways to Celebrate Loved Ones & Support Local Right Now
The COVID-19 Pandemic has left us all reeling in a multitude of ways, many of us are collectively mourning the loss of momentous once-in-a-lifetime experiences for loved ones including high school and … [Read more...] about Ways to Celebrate Loved Ones & Support Local Right Now