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 […]
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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 […]
Meet Dr. Allen Clyde: Local physician, horse packer and new author
Local podiatric physician and surgeon Dr. Allen Clyde has operated a horse packing service in the John Muir Wilderness for 40 years, transporting to over 20,000 visitors and their supplies. Dr. Clyde has also served on the Fresno County (California) Board of Education for nearly 20 years. On November 17th, his first book, Life Lessons […]
Celebrate the Lives of Loved Ones Lost this Dia de los Muertos
If you’re not from a Mexican family, the cultural traditions that surround Dia de Los Muertos may not be something you’re largely familiar with however, with the release of Disney’s animated film Coco a few year’s ago, and the privilege we have living in the Central Valley being surrounded by diverse cultures from around the […]
5 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020
Many families are choosing to forgo their standard trick-or-treat traditions this year, due to risks caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to have fun this Halloween! Here are 5 Local & Low-Risk Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020 Enjoy a Halloween-themed drive-in double feature Make the short drive to […]
Downtown Fresno Welcomes New Frida Café
As your resident FresYes coffee-obsessed blogger, you have to know that if a new coffee shop opens in town, I will absolutely be visiting as soon as possible to share all the details with you, dear FresYes readers! Los Panchos Mexican restaurant located on the northeast corner of Fulton and Tulare in Downtown Fresno has […]
Calling all Fresno Plant Lovers!
Sheltering in place and being quarantined in addition to the need for healthy stress relief outlets has led to a boom in interest in houseplants and gardening. Social media feeds are filled with images of potted fiddle leaf fig trees, rubber plants, succulents, and vining plants like golden pothos and string of hearts. If you […]
Meet PINC Fresno: local women’s philanthropy group prioritizing Creek Fire Relief
PINC (Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community) Fresno is a local, non-profit organization comprised of women who seek to make a positive impact on the local community through volunteering and fundraising efforts. Since their founding, PINC Fresno has held an annual PINC Party benefit event in support of a different local charity. Past […]
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Thinking of buying a Condo? We say FresYes!
Thinking of buying a condo? There’s no better time than now, in fact, we have a new one to just hit the market you can see here There are a lot of benefits that come from condo ownership, in fact, you could even think about it as “Home Ownership: Lite” – no yardwork, easy to […]
I lost my home in a fire – what I wish I’d known
Just over a year ago, Brooke Rummonds and her family lost their beloved family home to a freak explosion in an outdoor garbage can that quickly ignited their home and engulfed it in flames. While Brooke and her family (including furry family members) were able to escape to safety, their home was a total loss. […]
The Creek Fire: How you can help.
Sadly, what started as a small, three-acre fire has now blazed into a massive and currently uncontrolled wildfire that has consumed over 75,000 acres of our beautiful neighboring Sierras as of the evening of Sunday, September 6th. Conditions continue to make for extremely dangerous fire conditions, and currently the flames are 0% contained, and communities […]
Tom Seaver, exceptional human, who led ‘Miracle Mets’ to glory, dies at 75
I’ve always enjoyed telling the stories of the people in our community the most. Don’t get me wrong, indulging in local fare and sharing with you where to get the best foods is right up there with my other favorite things to write about – our homes, neighborhoods and events. But if pressed to only […]
3 New Treats and Eats Deliverable to You!
Are you like me? Do you like to stay in the comfort of your home and have delicious foods brought to your door? If you said yes, this post is for you! There are three new companies delivering awesome eats and treats your way in the Fresno/Clovis area! Dough Amazing – Are you cookie lover? […]
Support local charities and possibly win a brand new home with Granville Home of Hope 2020!
If you’ve lived in Fresno for sometime, odds are you’ve heard of one of the area’s largest and most exciting fundraising events, the Granville Home of Hope. This event offers locals the opportunity to purchase an entry to potentially win a brand-new Granville home valued at $350,000 for a $100 donation that will benefit one […]
Meet Dracaena Wines: From Hobbyists to Double Gold Winning Winemakers
Michael and Lori Budd are Fresno transplants who came to California following a career opportunity, but moreover chasing a dream. While living in New Jersey, the Budds were fans of good wine and had been customers of a place that allowed members of the public to ship in grapes and try their hand at making […]
Is that good ol’ American front porch making a come back?
There is something magical about walking or driving down the street and seeing people sitting on their front porch. A nod of the head, a welcoming wave or perhaps even a handshake and invite for something cold to drink. Is it possible that in response to sheltering in place, technological changes, and social pressures that […]
A Sunday Night Dinner Recipe That’s Sure to be a Hit
Since Shelter in Place, I’ve been cooking a lot more (although if I’m being entirely honest, when it’s really hot, like it’s been for the past week, that changes a bit – hot kitchens are no fun!) and I’ve been toying around with new and different foods and recipes. There’s one recipe that has come […]
Local Love – Patio Eats Edition
Time to give a quick shout-out to locally-owned restaurants that are practicing incredible resolve and shifting their business to outdoor dining. Some have even gone the extra mile by bringing in shade structures and misters for their customers. We see you! Check out our lists. There are so many (aren’t we lucky!). If we missed […]
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