Periodically, I like to share my excitement about local businesses, even ones I haven’t had a chance to visit yet, because regardless of my calendar and availability, getting other locals excited and showing up makes a real difference in our community and allows local businesses to thrive. One of the absolute best things about my […]
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Fresno Lunch Guide: The No-Frills Chinese Take-Out Gem That’s All About the Food
Before we talk about lunch, I need to tell you a little something about Ding Ho Kitchen and my family. For as long as my son can remember, and he is now in college, Ding Ho has been our go-to place for Chinese take-out nights at home. It’s also the place that’s provided our Christmas […]
Graduates, Your Krispy Kreme Reward Is Waiting 🍩🎓
Graduation season is officially here, and Krispy Kreme is celebrating the Class of 2026 with free doughnuts for graduates this Thursday, May 21.🎓 Yep, if you’re graduating from high school or college, all you have to do is show up wearing your graduation gear or Class of 2026 merch and the doughnuts are yours. Graduates […]
The Central Valley Advantage: Why Our Real Estate Market is Built Different
If you’ve been paying attention to the national or even statewide real estate headlines lately, you might be feeling a little uncertain. You might be seeing stories about record-high prices across California and wondering what that means for us here at home. But as we always say around here: Fresno is not California. Our local […]
Fresno Lunch Guide: The Burger Institution That’s Been Flipping Patties Since 1963
Some lunch cravings are very specific, they’re not “I want something good.” More like: I want a fountain soda, ice cold, perfectly crispy, in a big cup. I want salty, crinkle fries. If you’ve ever had that particular craving, (just admit it, you have) you may already know where this latest installment of my lunch […]
One Application Could Change a Future
One of the things I’ve come to appreciate even more while serving as President of the Fresno Association of REALTORS® is how much impact we can make when we invest in the next generation. That’s why I wanted to personally share this opportunity from the Fresno Association of REALTORS® & Affiliates Foundation. Right now, the […]
Fresno Lunch Guide: The Street Taco Legend That Started With an Extension Cord and a Dream
I want to be upfront with you about something before we dive in to this latest blog in my Lunch Spots series – every installment of this series features a Fresno lunch spot that has stood the test of time and earned its place in this city’s food scene, but this one is personal. This […]
The Ice is Back: The Complete History and Triumphant Return of the Fresno Falcons
For nearly two decades, the chill of the ice and the roar of the crowd have been missing from downtown Fresno. But as of May 6, 2026, the wait is officially over. The Fresno Falcons, a team with a rich, brawling, and storied history, are returning to Selland Arena. After a 17-year absence, professional hockey […]
$8.8M Ranch Vibes, Central Valley Soul: What This Santa Paula Estate Teaches Us About Fresno Real Estate
Let’s have some fun with this one. Because at first glance, this property in Santa Paula feels like a completely different world than Fresno. Different price point.Different buyer.Different coastline. But stay with me… because this is actually a Fresno story. The Property (And Why It Stops You Mid-Scroll) We’re talking about a $8.88 million estate […]
First Look: Strada Brings Housemade Focaccia and Italian Sandwiches to North Fresno
If you’ve been following Fresno’s food scene at all lately, you already know the name Jimmy Pardini. The chef and restaurateur behind Annex Kitchen, Annesso Pizzeria, and the much-celebrated Willow Osteria, which opened just this past fall, has done it again. His latest venture is Strada, and after just two days open, it’s already clear […]