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 […]
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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 […]

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. […]
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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 […]

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. […]
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