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 locations. That was, until COVID-19 hit and forced the team to completely shift gears and adapt to keep the business alive through […]
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Quail State’s Groundbreaking Rooftop Bar is Open!
Quail State owners Josh and Hayley Islas-Wolf have worked long and hard for this moment since announcing their plans to open a rooftop bar in Downtown Fresno over three years ago with their first post on Instagram. They’ve faced challenges in many arenas including working to get permissions in place with the City to open […]
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 those in the area for just as long. The Taylors and their staff have always been known for their exceptional customer service, and many […]
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 Fresno Swap Meet takes place on Sundays from 7am to 3pm on the South end of the parking lot. Food […]
Celebrate Spring with a Visit to Evergreen Nursery
If you’re a planty-person, or know and love a planty-person Evergreen Nursery may already be one of your favorite spots to shop for all things green. If you are new to the houseplant and gardening game (like so many who found sparks of joy developing their green thumbs during the Covid quarantine) and you’ve not […]
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 business, and what locals can expect from their beautiful and newly finished site. FresYes: Tell us about Casa de Phlorez – […]
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 water system works. Having enough water is often on the minds of Valley residents, as droughts can definitely […]
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 event fills a hole created when organizers of the popular Manchester Farmer’s Market retired last year. It also underscores Fresno Street […]
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 for at least a portion of the week. This is a rapidly changing situation, so it can be a little tricky to stay on top of […]
10 Ways Real People are Saving Money Right Now
Is a new home purchase, vehicle upgrade or post-Covid vacation something you’re daydreaming about? If the financial part is what’s holding you back, we surveyed hundreds to find out the top ten ways people are cutting costs and building up their savings accounts, despite all that’s happened in 2020 and the start of 2021. Your […]
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10 Unique Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Local Small Businesses
Love supporting local business? Want to treat your sweetie this February? We’ve got you covered! Check out our list of ten unique, fun and surprising gift ideas all from local small shops. Click the business name for more information about each, to make a purchase and/or visit their website or social media pages. Happy shopping! […]
These home repairs are just too risky to put off !
We’ve reviewed several of the most critical home repairs and why, when faced with them, you need to drop everything and immediately take action.
Mayd Modern Mediterranean opens in Northwest Fresno
Oh friends, do I have a tasty story for you! Do you like supporting local restaurants? How about super fresh, healthy foods that are bursting with flavor and offer tons of variety? And convenience, you like that too? Well buckle up, because a brand-new restaurant just opened and I think you’re going to LOVE it! […]
Quail State Launches New To-Go Food Options
Quail State is Fresno’s first rooftop bar, located on the corner of Fulton and Mariposa at the top of the Pacific Southwest Building in Downtown. The rooftop bar has been a long time coming, and has been the passion project of Josh and Hayley Islas-Wolf. After hosting pop-ups events throughout 2019 serving up delicious craft […]
Let It Grow Fresno Opens Brick & Mortar House Plant Shop
This is not the first time nor will it be the last time I was excited to share something with you about one of my favorite hobby – houseplants. However, in this article two of my favorite things collide: houseplants and locally owned small business! Let It Grow Fresno is a company that started on […]
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 of us who are “fine” are the lucky ones if we managed to avoid illness, fires or financial distress in […]
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 relatable. I was already starting to collect house plants before the pandemic began, however my interest […]
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 to take place in early 2021. The Zoo announced, “We are thrilled that Jon Dohlin has accepted our offer to join Fresno Chaffee Zoo as its next CEO. […]
FresYes Buy Local 2020 Holiday Gift Guide
Now more than ever, our small businesses need our support. This holiday season, we hope you’ll consider purchasing gifts for the holidays from small shops! We’ve compiled a great list of tried-and-true places to shop for special and unique gifts for everyone on your list. Happy shopping! Business Name Gift Ideas Link to shop Crazy […]
Order your Holiday meal to-go and #supportlocal
Shopping, prepping, and cooking all the ingredients needed to make Thanksgiving dinner can feel like a daunting undertaking, and now even more so amid the pandemic. It is obvious that Thanksgiving will feel a lot different this year, why not totally change it up and purchase your Thanksgiving meal to-go? Enjoy a stress-free holiday AND […]
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