Want to hear something shocking? There are over 1,900 kids in foster care in Fresno County, due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. That is basically the size of the total enrollment of Clovis West High … [Read more...] about City Without Orphans: Changing the Numbers, Giving a Gift
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!!
Billy Bob Just One of Many Characters that Calls Hobb’s Grove Home
Happy Halloween, everyone! Tonight ghouls and goblins will roam the streets of Fresno. Tricks and treats will be handed out. And everyone will be in search of a scary good time, no doubt. In the … [Read more...] about Billy Bob Just One of Many Characters that Calls Hobb’s Grove Home
Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
The DiNuzzos know a thing or two about family dinners. For more than 50 years, they've been cooking up classic Italian dishes to be shared by you and yours at their northwest Fresno restaurant, Mike's … [Read more...] about Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
FresYes People – Beyond the Friday Night Lights with Sports Anchor Nick King
Nick King grew up in south central Pennsylvania. More specifically, on the sports fields of south central Pennsylvania playing "whatever was in season." The oldest of three brothers, he looked up to … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Beyond the Friday Night Lights with Sports Anchor Nick King
FresYes People – Police detective’s service to community takes him back to Cambodia
Many people might consider Danny Kim's childhood a tragedy. Born in Cambodia a few months before the Khmer Rouge would take over the country forcing its population into work camps, Kim would spend the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Police detective’s service to community takes him back to Cambodia
FresYes People – Fresno Grizzlies Superfan David Noblett
The Fresno Grizzlies just finished up their best season in franchise history. They set a club record for wins by going 84-59 in the regular season. That was followed by a trip to the playoffs and … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Fresno Grizzlies Superfan David Noblett
FresYes People – Restaurant Makeover Winner Silvia Wahyudi talks Kikku’s New Look
Maybe you were a fan of Kikku Japanese Food before the restaurant won a $25,000 makeover from the Downtown Fresno Partnership. But the family-run business is sure to have many more fans now that the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Restaurant Makeover Winner Silvia Wahyudi talks Kikku’s New Look
FresYes People – The Artful Life of Robert Ogata and the Fig Tree Gallery
It was in the spring of 1962 that a group of local artists got together and did something crazy in the then-virtually-artless central San Joaquin Valley: they started a gallery. In search of a place … [Read more...] about FresYes People – The Artful Life of Robert Ogata and the Fig Tree Gallery
Community: Clovis North Principal Scott Dille
Scott Dille entered the Clovis Unified School District as a third grader at Nelson Elementary School and, with the exception of college, never left. A graduate of Kastner Intermediate and Clovis West … [Read more...] about Community: Clovis North Principal Scott Dille
Rough Fire – Health Caution
I love living in the valley for a lot of different reasons, one of which is being able to see the Sierra Nevada Mountains from pretty much any area of town. Lately that view has been obscured by … [Read more...] about Rough Fire – Health Caution
Community: Historic Fresno High’s Principal John Forbes
Fresno High School is our city's namesake campus. And it certainly represents Fresno well. With two new buildings added, and numerous improvements made, in 2013, the exterior is nothing short of … [Read more...] about Community: Historic Fresno High’s Principal John Forbes
FresYes People – Mendota Teacher Adrian Perez Talks About His Kanye West Classroom
As a kid, Adrian Perez played in bands and dreamed of being a rockstar. At some point it clicked that being a professional musician wasn't a realistic goal, so Perez turned to teaching. But he never … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Mendota Teacher Adrian Perez Talks About His Kanye West Classroom
FresYes People – Fresno Firefighter a Sign of Hope for Deaf Victims
Firefighters are called many things—heroic, strong, and fearless are the first that come to mind—because of the risks associated with their job. But while their brawn and bravery often define them, … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Fresno Firefighter a Sign of Hope for Deaf Victims
Community: From Kerman to Clovis, Clovis West’s Principal Marc Hammack
He may have started out as a coach, but Marc Hammack is in charge of a much bigger team now that he's principal at Clovis West High School. Growing up in Kerman, Hammack enjoyed high school, … [Read more...] about Community: From Kerman to Clovis, Clovis West’s Principal Marc Hammack
FresYes People – Fresno Teacher Alaina Tudman Goes Back to School
It's that time of year! Backpacks are getting stuffed with new notebooks and sharpened pencils, lunches are being packed and school buses are getting gassed up. Yep, school is back in session. And … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Fresno Teacher Alaina Tudman Goes Back to School
FresYes People – Valerie Greene Trades Home Loans for the Life of an Artist
"Don't think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it's good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art." - Andy Warhol Andy … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Valerie Greene Trades Home Loans for the Life of an Artist
Community: Principal Lindsay Sanders Oversees Diversity in Harmony at Edison
One tiger, many stripes. At Edison High School, it's diversity that unifies. Just ask principal Lindsey Sanders. When it comes to talking about what makes her school great, diversity comes up a lot. … [Read more...] about Community: Principal Lindsay Sanders Oversees Diversity in Harmony at Edison
Community: Rebecca Wheeler is Head of the Patriot Family at Hoover
When Rebecca Wheeler talks about Hoover High School, where she’s in her first year as principal, you get the feeling that she could speak indefinitely about the campus, students and staff. It’s easy … [Read more...] about Community: Rebecca Wheeler is Head of the Patriot Family at Hoover
FresYes People – SOARing to New Heights with Local Pole Vaulter Mallory Gilbert
Mallory Gilbert knows what it's like to soar. Involved in athletics from an early age, five years ago Gilbert turned her focus to pole vaulting and has been flying high ever since. But while her sport … [Read more...] about FresYes People – SOARing to New Heights with Local Pole Vaulter Mallory Gilbert
FresYes People – Fresno Trainer Dina Juve Could Be the Next Face of Fitness
Dina Juve isn't sure where the title "Kettlebell Queen" came from, but she likes it. After all, it's an accurate moniker for the 41-year-old fitness expert, and longtime champion of the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Fresno Trainer Dina Juve Could Be the Next Face of Fitness
Community: Clovis High School Has Fresh Leadership in Denver Stairs
For a long time, nearly 80 years, Clovis High School was the only game in town. Its roots in the community go deeper than any other high school. Just two miles from campus, in the heart of Old … [Read more...] about Community: Clovis High School Has Fresh Leadership in Denver Stairs
FresYes People – Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing’s ‘The Gallows’ Makes its Debut
"The Gallows" is a new horror film opening today. Maybe you've heard of it. It's gathered "Blair Witch"-level buzz over the past couple months and was produced, in part, by the same company that has … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Travis Cluff and Chris Lofing’s ‘The Gallows’ Makes its Debut
FresYes People – Vladimir Kosmin’s American Tale Stretches from Kazakhstan to Fresno
Dolly Parton once said in a TV interview that she's "more patriotic than political." That declaration always stuck with me. And it's in the spirit of Dolly's words that I hope you receive this … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Vladimir Kosmin’s American Tale Stretches from Kazakhstan to Fresno
FresYes People – Mrs. California and Model Mother Chantea McIntyre
You could call Chantea McIntyre the mother of all multi-hyphenates. She's a wife to her college-sweetheart husband Michael, with whom she has three kids ages 5, 2, and 4 months. She's also a full-time … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Mrs. California and Model Mother Chantea McIntyre
Community: Tim Liles, Sunnyside Principal
Tim Liles Gets Back, and Gives Back, to His Roots as Sunnyside Principal For principal Tim Liles, Sunnyside High School is quite literally home. Not only does he live less than a mile from campus, … [Read more...] about Community: Tim Liles, Sunnyside Principal