There are dozens of tattoo shops, and even more tattooers, all over Fresno. Some have been at it for years, while others are just getting started. Channelle Wiebe falls into the latter … [Read more...] about Local ink with tattoo artist Channelle Wiebe
Here at FresYes we love to tell stories about people. It's part of what makes this place so special. You'll find a lot of our "People" stories below but we'd also like to hear your story. - pop over and say Hi!!
Israel Serrano lives the ‘wheelchair life’ in Fresno
Israel Serrano is living the "wheelchair life" in Fresno. Or, in social media speak, he's #LivinWheelchairLife. Paralyzed from the waist down in a car accident when he was just a baby, the 20-year-old … [Read more...] about Israel Serrano lives the ‘wheelchair life’ in Fresno
Saying hello and goodbye to Mexican Consul Vicente Sanchez Ventura
It's nice to see Fresno through the eyes of a visitor every now and then. Someone who hasn't grown up here. Someone who has a different perspective on our city than its native population and long-time … [Read more...] about Saying hello and goodbye to Mexican Consul Vicente Sanchez Ventura
Cheers to 3 years of great beers from House of Pendragon
Its name may conjure Arthurian legend, but Sanger-based brewery House of Pendragon has been busy crafting a tale all its own over the past few years. Tommy Caprelian started House of … [Read more...] about Cheers to 3 years of great beers from House of Pendragon
Pastor D.J. Criner carries the legacy of Saint Rest into the future
Saint Rest Baptist Church sits on a large plot of land in southwest Fresno, on a street named for its founding pastor the late Rev. Chester Riggins. The church has roots in this neighborhood much … [Read more...] about Pastor D.J. Criner carries the legacy of Saint Rest into the future
Reza Nekumanesh talks Islam and being a student of religion
Growing up, Reza Nekumanesh's Iranian-American family wasn't particularly religious. But he was told he was Muslim, which he understood to mean one thing: he didn't eat pork. Basically, he was like … [Read more...] about Reza Nekumanesh talks Islam and being a student of religion
Deborah Lucas: Love, Loss, Life and Great Food
“Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.” Joan Didion wrote that on the first page of her book The Year of Magical Thinking, about the sudden death of her long-time love John Dunne. The … [Read more...] about Deborah Lucas: Love, Loss, Life and Great Food
Moms behind Feed Our Future want to end childhood hunger in Fresno
Leave it to a couple of moms to make sure the children of Fresno are fed. After realizing that childhood hunger was not a far-off problem, but happening daily right in their own backyard, Jessica … [Read more...] about Moms behind Feed Our Future want to end childhood hunger in Fresno
Every Neighborhood Partnership: Providing support to Valley school children
They say it takes a village to raise a child. One local non-profit is proving that it may only take a neighborhood...so long as you've got passionate people involved. Partnering volunteers from … [Read more...] about Every Neighborhood Partnership: Providing support to Valley school children
New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
For the past four years, Fresno-based Lanna Coffee Co. has been serving up a caffeine fix with a purpose -- to support economic stability in the villages on northern Thailand where its beans are … [Read more...] about New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
Fresno High’s cheer squad is headed to nationals
There's a whole lot of cheering going on at Fresno High School. The school's first-ever competition cheer squad has landed a spot at nationals. And now they need the community to do a little 'Go, … [Read more...] about Fresno High’s cheer squad is headed to nationals
Make it your mission to try Black Ops Brewing
Tomorrow is the Super Bowl. Or, what can also be called beer's national holiday. With the game taking place practically in our own backyard, and pilots from Fresno's own 144th Fighter Wing protecting … [Read more...] about Make it your mission to try Black Ops Brewing
Chris Breedlove leads ‘cutting-edge’ congregation in scripture and social issues
The Rev. Chris Breedlove has lived in Fresno for a relatively short time. But in the four years since he moved here to take the job of senior pastor at Community United Church of Christ, he's … [Read more...] about Chris Breedlove leads ‘cutting-edge’ congregation in scripture and social issues
It’s all in the name for Highview Bible Church
When it came to planting a new church in the Central Valley, the three men behind Highview Bible Church did their homework. Which isn't surprising, since each has a background in education. After … [Read more...] about It’s all in the name for Highview Bible Church
Woven Church creates beautiful tapestry of community and perspectives
ArtHop, yoga, drinking good beer, nights gathered around food trucks and dinners in with friends. The casual events of everyday life in Fresno have found a bigger purpose through a young church … [Read more...] about Woven Church creates beautiful tapestry of community and perspectives
FresYes People – Downtown cafe Tree of Life to serve up fresh food and a fresh start
New year, new hope. The promise of a fresh start is what makes January 1st something to celebrate. There is no better time, then, to talk about a downtown Fresno cafe coming in early 2016 that … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Downtown cafe Tree of Life to serve up fresh food and a fresh start
FresYes People – Local chocolatier Molucca Chocolate takes things from bean to bar
From Indonesia to Fresno. From bean to bar. From Molucca Chocolate to you. The co-founders of one local chocolate company like to keep things sweet and simple. Literally. Just one source and two … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Local chocolatier Molucca Chocolate takes things from bean to bar
FresYes People – Master of Mmm-Mmm merriment Nate Butler
Nate Butler. Name sound familiar? Chances are, if you’ve gone out in Fresno at all in that last quarter century, he was in the band who's show you went to, a part of the cast of the play you … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Master of Mmm-Mmm merriment Nate Butler
Holiday Driving 101 with CHP Officer Johnny Fisher
It’s that time of year again. A time when we all hop in our horse-drawn carriages (cars) and go bouncing off over hills (the Grapevine, perhaps?) and through snow (fog) to get home for the holidays. … [Read more...] about Holiday Driving 101 with CHP Officer Johnny Fisher
You Are Somebody’s Type
Today, on Giving Tuesday, I want to give you an opportunity to give back. First, let me back up to 9-1/2 weeks ago. I headed into the hospital for a scheduled c-section to give birth to twins after a … [Read more...] about You Are Somebody’s Type
FresYes People – Giving Thanks for Donuts with Owner of Clovis Donuts Dy Hin
Happy belated Thanksgiving to you all. Hopefully your holiday was filled with great feasts and lots of family. But, I also hope you saved some room in your bellies for dessert. And I'm not talking … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Giving Thanks for Donuts with Owner of Clovis Donuts Dy Hin
Fresno Monsters’ Captain Mark Shroyer talks hockey…and more hockey
The holiday season is here and with it comes food, family and...hockey. Fresno Monsters hockey to be exact. Picking up where the Falcons left off, the team’s seventh season in the Valley is just … [Read more...] about Fresno Monsters’ Captain Mark Shroyer talks hockey…and more hockey
Chris Rocha is preserving Hotel Fresno one artifact at a time
Hotel Fresno was already boarded up and slipping from the public consciousness when Chris Rocha was born in the late 1980s. But early in his life, Rocha was drawn to old architecture. So, when he … [Read more...] about Chris Rocha is preserving Hotel Fresno one artifact at a time
Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Root. A Community General Store The number of people who believe in downtown Fresno, and are willing to make a contribution to its revitalization, grew by two last week. On Thursday during ArtHop, … [Read more...] about Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Meet Local Comedian Christy Farley
This past summer I wrote about the free comedy show that happens every month at the downtown Teazer World Market. It’s a great venue in that you get to buy some delicious tea, and enjoy a night full … [Read more...] about Meet Local Comedian Christy Farley