In his former role as Fresno’s Film Commissioner, Ray Arthur was used to spending time with celebrities of all stripes. Now in his current job working for Fresno's Department of Utilities, he finds … [Read more...] about From Hollywood’s Spielberg to Fresno’s Domino, Ray Arthur has met a lot of cool cats
Junior livestock auction teaches kids hard work, pays for college
There are four days left for The Big Fresno Fair, which means you still have a chance to visit Chuck and Norris. No, they're not Texas Rangers—they're goats. Raised and cared for by Blossom Trail … [Read more...] about Junior livestock auction teaches kids hard work, pays for college
Peeve: A Love Story
When I was in fourth or fifth grade, I remember reading a book and seeing a line that mentioned a pet peeve. I’d never heard the term, and there weren’t any pets or animals in the story, so I asked my … [Read more...] about Peeve: A Love Story
Grand Opening of Lost Realms Pets Store & Zoo is Saturday in Fresno
Do you remember your first pet? Was it fluffy or scaly? Were you the kid with seven dogs or did your mom only allow pet rocks in her house? Nick Crawford's first pet was of a reptilian persuasion: … [Read more...] about Grand Opening of Lost Realms Pets Store & Zoo is Saturday in Fresno
Where Do Cute Animal Babies Come From? Go Behind the Scenes at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
There’s been a lot of great news coming out of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo lately. Tiny, adorable news in the form of babies born to the zoo’s lions and rhinos. Baby animals are basically the one thing we … [Read more...] about Where Do Cute Animal Babies Come From? Go Behind the Scenes at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Dexter the Dog Has Finally Found a Home
Last September, FresYes writer Joanne wrote about a special dog at Valley Animal Center. His name is Dexter and at the time Joanne wrote the post, he'd been living at the center for over three … [Read more...] about Dexter the Dog Has Finally Found a Home
When Spaying & Neutering Becomes the Stuff of High Drama
Two days ago, H.O.P.E. Animal Foundation, a spay, neuter, and vaccine clinic in Fresno, announced that folks who live in certain zip codes in Fresno County will be able to fix their pets for a … [Read more...] about When Spaying & Neutering Becomes the Stuff of High Drama
Valley Animal Center Offers Kids’ “Pets-Giving” Camp During Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving week childcare woes With more schools now choosing to close for the entire week containing the Thanksgiving holiday than not, many kids are excited to have a fall break, yet for many … [Read more...] about Valley Animal Center Offers Kids’ “Pets-Giving” Camp During Thanksgiving Break
Update: Major happenings at Chaffee Zoo’s African Adventure
Last week, along with three of my FresYes colleagues, I had the exciting privilege of being able to take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo's African Adventure expansion, while still … [Read more...] about Update: Major happenings at Chaffee Zoo’s African Adventure
Fresno Chaffee Zoo vs. San Diego Zoo
My family and I just got back from a much anticipated trip to Southern California. Our favorite sunny beach is Manhattan Beach, CA and we also love visiting Coronado, CA. We decided to combine the two … [Read more...] about Fresno Chaffee Zoo vs. San Diego Zoo
FresYes People – The Little Zookeeper that Could…And Did
"Even on a bad day, I still get a day at the zoo." - Alex Alamar Zookeepers are animal lovers and animal caretakers. They manage the diets and environments of animals in captivity. And, yes, that … [Read more...] about FresYes People – The Little Zookeeper that Could…And Did