It’s finally fall in Fresno, and with it is coming some much-needed rain. With the rain also comes a dirty problem for pet owners: muddy dogs. It’s hard to keep all that stuff from being trekked in … [Read more...] about DIY “Top Dog Pet Wash” Provides Mess-Free Solution
Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
How do you remember your loved ones after they have passed away? It’s a bittersweet subject, but one we all inevitably deal with at some point in our lives. Mexicans have a traditional holiday called … [Read more...] about Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
Paint Nite Brings Friends Together
I mentioned in a blog a couple months ago that I had made a list of things I want to do before I turn 30. Some of them were things I’d never done. Some of them were things I hadn’t done in a long … [Read more...] about Paint Nite Brings Friends Together
Step Up With Down Syndrome Association of Central California
When you hear the phrase “Down syndrome,” what thoughts go through your mind? There are a lot of misconceptions about people with Down syndrome, a genetic condition where a baby is born with three, … [Read more...] about Step Up With Down Syndrome Association of Central California
Celebrate Grizzlies’ Winning Season at Trophy Party
I have to say, I’m still pretty excited as I begin to write this blog. The Fresno Grizzlies are national champs! What a year it’s been for our team. From the outcry over losing the San Francisco … [Read more...] about Celebrate Grizzlies’ Winning Season at Trophy Party
Westside Rescue Helps Homeless With Pets
Fresno, like many big cities, has a homeless problem. I know it’s not very FresYes to point that out, but it is the sad truth. What IS FresYes is an amazing local organization called Westside Rescue … [Read more...] about Westside Rescue Helps Homeless With Pets
Shop Local: Dear Danger Mobile Boutique
I love food trucks. I think one of the best things that has ever happened to the Fresno food scene is food trucks! But I never imagined that the food truck trend would morph into something I think is … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Dear Danger Mobile Boutique
Eat Local: Rocket Dog Brats & Brew
If I asked all of you what the right way to enjoy a baseball game was, I’m guessing most of you would say, “With a beer and a hot dog.” And if you’re a San Francisco Giants fan, you’d probably add, … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Rocket Dog Brats & Brew
Shop Local: The Foundry Collective
I think the sign of the perfect store is wanting to buy everything inside. Or is that just the sign of a shopping addiction? Regardless, I think I found the perfect store last week during another of … [Read more...] about Shop Local: The Foundry Collective
Storyland Reopening With More Magic Than Ever
What kinds of things do you remember from your childhood? What were the best times that you had? I remember going to Storyland. Visiting all the different exhibits and sticking a key into a box to … [Read more...] about Storyland Reopening With More Magic Than Ever
Unique Shelter: An In-Depth Look at Valley Animal Center
PUPPIES!!!! KITTENS!!!! Haha, do I have your attention now? In all seriousness, I’m excited because I got to visit an awesome organization this week, and I can’t wait to tell you all about it! The … [Read more...] about Unique Shelter: An In-Depth Look at Valley Animal Center
Make a Bucket List, Fresno-Style
I’m turning 30 in about 6 months, and a friend suggested a couple of weeks ago that I should make a list of things I wanted to do before I turned the big 3-0. A sort of bucket list for the end of my … [Read more...] about Make a Bucket List, Fresno-Style
Top Dog: An Exclusive Chat with Victor E Bulldog III
I’ve been conducting interviews as a journalist since the junior high newspaper, and I can tell you that I experienced a first last week. I walked into an office at the Smittcamp Alumni House for a … [Read more...] about Top Dog: An Exclusive Chat with Victor E Bulldog III
Etsy Loves Fresno – 2015 Edition
Just a little more than a year ago, I started writing for FresYes. It’s been so fun exploring all this city has to offer. My very first blog was about Fresno-themed items that you could find on Etsy, … [Read more...] about Etsy Loves Fresno – 2015 Edition
Mad Duck Goes Big with Campus Pointe Restaurant
In today’s edition of things you don’t need to know about Joanne: I have a thing for deviled eggs. I don’t know why exactly. I think because they were so novel to me. They aren’t exactly a part of the … [Read more...] about Mad Duck Goes Big with Campus Pointe Restaurant
Choose Your Own Food Adventure at House of JuJu
I kind of feel like starting this blog with, “OMG IT’S SO DELICIOUS GO THERE NOW!” And then I want to try to figure out how I didn’t know about House of JuJu for over a year, and who I can yell at … [Read more...] about Choose Your Own Food Adventure at House of JuJu
Fresno Grizzlies Owner Discusses Team’s Success and Challenges
There are few people in town who care more about the Fresno Grizzlies than Chris Cummings. Of course, this is in large part because he’s the president of the team and one of the owners. But as I sat … [Read more...] about Fresno Grizzlies Owner Discusses Team’s Success and Challenges
Volunteer with Your Kids at Daniel Tiger’s “Be My Neighbor Day”
One of my biggest passions in life is doing things that make a difference, whether it’s for just one person, one group or a whole community. It’s a desire I think I learned from my parents at an early … [Read more...] about Volunteer with Your Kids at Daniel Tiger’s “Be My Neighbor Day”
Where Champions Are Grown Ring Celebrates Fresno’s Rich Baseball History
A little story to begin today. If you read my babblings regularly, you know of course that in addition to being a big Fresno Grizzlies supporter, I am also a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. I … [Read more...] about Where Champions Are Grown Ring Celebrates Fresno’s Rich Baseball History
The FresYes Summer Survival Kit
It’s that time again: We’re hitting the triple digits in Fresno. You’re all probably flocking for the pools or going out of town. Surviving summer in the Valley is a special art. I’d like to think … [Read more...] about The FresYes Summer Survival Kit
Maya Cinemas: A Solo Movie Adventure
Confession time: Until last Sunday, I had never been the the movies by myself. Maybe a lot of you are in the same boat, but I found it particularly funny seeing as how I’ve flown on a plane by myself … [Read more...] about Maya Cinemas: A Solo Movie Adventure
The Choir: A Living Room Rock Experience
When you think of a concert being hosted in someone’s house, what image comes to mind? A high school garage band? A frat party? OK, those are probably stereotypes. But I bet what you WOULDN’T imagine … [Read more...] about The Choir: A Living Room Rock Experience
To Mom, With Love: Last-Minute Gift Ideas
I don’t know about you, but I know that for me, it can be pretty hard to buy gifts for my mom sometimes. I’m not sure what it is exactly. An age gap? A parent that’s too practical? A feeling that … [Read more...] about To Mom, With Love: Last-Minute Gift Ideas
Eat Local: Where To Go for Authentic Chinese Food
As you can tell by the headline, apparently I have now decided that I’m just going to write about whatever I want. No, I’m just kidding, I promise. But I am taking a bit of a detour this week. Mr. … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Where To Go for Authentic Chinese Food
Shop Local: Envy Fine Clothing is Fashionable and Family-Friendly
A lot of my “research” for this blog involves just dropping into stores on the weekends and seeing what’s up. I keep a running list of shops on my phone - any time someone mentions a place, I make a … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Envy Fine Clothing is Fashionable and Family-Friendly