Fresno Chaffee Zoo Reopens Play Areas And Exhibits Officials at Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced yesterday – Tuesday, June 15 that with the State of California updating its COVID restrictions and eliminating the tiered system, the Zoo is happy to be able to open areas that have remained closed since March 2020. As of June 15th, […]
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5 Awesome Fresno Summer Camps Still Enrolling for 2021
As we begin to emerge from our pandemic state of living, one reemergence particularly thrilling to parents and kids is summer camps! Though some camps remain closed this summer and all are affected by having to reduce numbers to allow for social distancing, the great news is that there are several really fun camps still […]
The Rise, Fall & Rise of Fresno’s Lowell Neighborhood
After suffering some setbacks in the 1950s, Fresno’s Lowell Neighborhood is back on course thanks to its highly dedicated neighbors, who are working to make Lowell one of the most interesting and diverse areas in the city.
Staging Your Home: Tips To Try & Mistakes to Avoid
Are you looking to spruce up the old aesthetic of your home? Perhaps you’re preparing to list your home for sale and need to update its appearance. Restaging a home can feel like an overwhelming challenge. Where does one begin? How can we make the most of the space we’re in? Whether you’re experienced in […]
5 Ways to Keep Your Dog Safe and Cool in a Heat Wave
With temperatures into the 100s in the Valley, you are likely thinking about the condition of your A.C. unit, wondering when you can next go for a swim, or making a meal plan filled with cold sandwiches and salads. But have you remembered your furry friends? As a pet-lover and owner of three rescue dogs […]
Thank You to our Real Estate Unmasked Sponsors
That’s a wrap! Thank you to everyone to attended Real Estate Unmasked. We hope you all learned something and enjoyed gathering in-person again! THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS Thank you to MyNHD for sponsoring our after-party at The Standard.
Real Estate Unmasked: Industry Secrets Revealed
The industries top agents will exclusively reveal their best tips, tricks, hacks, and secrets at this one-time-only event. On Thursday, May 27th join us in person for Real Estate Unmasked: Industry Secrets Revealed. Your ticket will include access to seminar’s from 3 of the industries top agents – Kenny Truong, Kyle Whissel, and Dan Beer. […]
10 Tips for Visiting Disneyland this Spring
Are you one of the many California families planning to head to Disneyland now that it’s re-opened? Whether you are rescheduling a long-awaited trip or making a more last-minute decision to visit to enjoy the smaller crowds and California residents-only period afforded by current conditions, there are a few things to know that will be […]
Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen Brings Sushi Back to the Tower District
This weekend, I was excited to enjoy my first indoor dining experience since Covid at a brand-new, locally-owned restaurant in the Tower District. Banzai Japanese Bar & Kitchen opened in the former Casa de Tamales location on N. Olive between Palm & Fulton just a couple doors down from the Lincoln Pub & Grub. The […]
Crave Opens Cookie Drive-Thru in NW Fresno
This is the business’ first brick & mortar shop. Crave cookie has opened a new drive-thru in Fresno! I first wrote about Crave Cookie when it began offering giant, piping hot cookies via delivery right to your doorstep back in 2019. It started with a small number of zip codes in its delivery radius, and […]
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Full Circle Brewery Welcomes You Back!
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 […]
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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