There are so many things I love about living in the Central Valley. Kearney Park and Kearney Boulevard are two treasures that I find many of our locals don’t know about, have never visited or haven’t been to in decades. Whenever I tell people about Kearney Park and Blvd., I feel a little conflicted. Fly fishermen don’t go around telling everyone about their secret fishing spot. At this … [Read more...]
Here’s Why You Should Know Musician Kat Aleksenko
It should not come as any surprise to learn there is a ton of local talent here in Fresno. Throughout the year, I’ll be writing occasional profiles in order to shine a light on local businesses, farmers, artists, musicians, filmmakers, chefs and actors you should know about. My first artist profile is Fresno native and 2014 Bullard High graduate Katerina (Kat) Aleksenko. I like her story, in … [Read more...]
Learn About Fulton Street’s Past; Be a Part of Its Future
We talk a lot about the current state of downtown Fresno and what’s to come in the future, but how many Fresnans know the story of downtown’s past? Let me tell you a little about the origins of our downtown, and how you can be a part of the grand reopening of its main street, Fulton Street. Downtown Fresno Is Born The legend of Fresno’s beginning goes that in 1872, former governor of … [Read more...]
We Can Grow Our Own in the Central Valley
What does the San Joaquin Valley do better than anywhere else? We Grow Food! We have more crop diversity than other parts of the country. We grow food throughout the year. We grow so much food that if you combine the agricultural production of Fresno ($6.6 billion), Kings ($2 billion), Madera ($2 billion) and Tulare ($6.9 billion) counties, they total $17.5 billion. That would make our 4 … [Read more...]
Fly Fishing in the Central Valley and Sierra Nevadas
Since I’ve been involved in revitalization for the past 30 years, that’s what people know about me. So I thought I’d mix things up and write about some non-downtown topics. Fly fishing is an activity that I thoroughly love and of course, don’t do enough. We are very lucky to live in a place where we can fish throughout the year. Think of all of the places where people go to fish in the western … [Read more...]
Introducing Craig Scharton!
Thank you, Jason Farris, for asking me to write a column for the FresYes e-newsletter. The number one reason that I said yes is because Jason and his company are so incredibly positive about our community. I am attracted to positive community efforts and the people who are involved in them. Who the heck am I? I’m a weirdo. I’m a downtown revitalization, old neighborhood, old houses … [Read more...]
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