The Anaconda Burrito In the wild, anacondas have been rumored to eat people. In Fresno, it's the people who eat anacondas. Anaconda burritos, that is. A couple of weeks ago, a video went viral on the internet. Shocker! In it, a five-tortillas-long burrito is being prepared by a taco shop employee. Within 24 hours of posting, the video was being shared like crazy and had millions of views. … [Read more...]
Fresno + Etsy = Easy Online Local Shopping for Christmas
Santa isn't the only one making a list this time of year. While he's busy checking off who's naughty and nice, everyone living outside of the North Pole is making lists of what to get their loved ones for Christmas -- regardless of their good or bad behavior. Often, those lists include gifts from local shops around town. But for those who prefer shopping online, finding … [Read more...]
Friendsgiving Memories From Around the Valley
Friendsgiving. That non-holiday holiday that bridges the gap between Halloween and Thanksgiving, and allows friends to celebrate sans the family drama. No, it's not officially recognized, but the number of people partaking seems to be growing. The Central Valley is home to countless Friendsgiving celebrations of its own. Here you'll find just a few Friendsgiving musings from local people. I hope … [Read more...]
Riley’s Brew Pub has Good Beer, Good Food, and Good Word of Mouth
Riley's Brew Pub What do you get when a third-generation brewmaster teams up with a second-generation restaurateur? A first-class brew pub in Clovis called Riley's. Open for about a month, Riley's has been getting good word of mouth. Great beer...good food...friendly service. Some even calling it a family-friendly bar. It was about time FresYes checked it out first-hand. Many people were … [Read more...]
Candy, toys and conversation make new shop in Reedley a ‘Sweet Destination’
Move over Willy Wonka, there's a new sweet shop in town. In downtown Reedley, to be exact. And its owners, a husband and wife whose sweet dispositions rival the candied confections they sell, hope you'll make the trip -- no golden ticket needed -- to their very Sweet Destination. But, if the promise of candy and chocolate isn't enough to get you to drive from Fresno to Reedley, there are countless … [Read more...]
Kickball Grows Up: Adult League Expands in Central Valley
Kickball League of Central California Remember kickball? That sport you were sometimes required to play during P.E. and either loved, or hated, depending on your athletic talents. Well, it's not just for kids anymore. Adults can now relive their gym class glory days thanks to kickball leagues that are popping up all over the country. Even right here in the Central Valley. With a year of play … [Read more...]
Fun Factory: A Costume Shop for All Seasons
"Who do you want to be today?" Everyone's favorite time of year to slip on a new persona and participate in a collective identity crisis is fast approaching. That's right, Halloween is just around the corner. While for most of us the holiday is a fun, one-time ticket to experiment with an alternate version of ourselves, downtown Fresno costume shop Fun Factory makes and sells wares for year-round … [Read more...]
4 sisters celebrate birthdays by collecting pads and tampons for women in need
Collecting pads and tampons for women in need Birthdays are that one special day a year when everyone celebrates you! You, the birthday boy or girl. For four sisters from Fresno, their special days this year were an opportunity to help women out during that time of the month. Instead of asking for presents, Socheath, Sorany, Sotheary and Sovanny decided to hold a collection drive for feminine … [Read more...]
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