Growing up, Reza Nekumanesh's Iranian-American family wasn't particularly religious. But he was told he was Muslim, which he understood to mean one thing: he didn't eat pork. Basically, he was like … [Read more...] about Reza Nekumanesh talks Islam and being a student of religion
Deborah Lucas: Love, Loss, Life and Great Food
“Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.” Joan Didion wrote that on the first page of her book The Year of Magical Thinking, about the sudden death of her long-time love John Dunne. The … [Read more...] about Deborah Lucas: Love, Loss, Life and Great Food
Moms behind Feed Our Future want to end childhood hunger in Fresno
Leave it to a couple of moms to make sure the children of Fresno are fed. After realizing that childhood hunger was not a far-off problem, but happening daily right in their own backyard, Jessica … [Read more...] about Moms behind Feed Our Future want to end childhood hunger in Fresno
Every Neighborhood Partnership: Providing support to Valley school children
They say it takes a village to raise a child. One local non-profit is proving that it may only take a neighborhood...so long as you've got passionate people involved. Partnering volunteers from … [Read more...] about Every Neighborhood Partnership: Providing support to Valley school children
New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
For the past four years, Fresno-based Lanna Coffee Co. has been serving up a caffeine fix with a purpose -- to support economic stability in the villages on northern Thailand where its beans are … [Read more...] about New location, same purpose: Lanna Coffee moves downtown
Fresno High’s cheer squad is headed to nationals
There's a whole lot of cheering going on at Fresno High School. The school's first-ever competition cheer squad has landed a spot at nationals. And now they need the community to do a little 'Go, … [Read more...] about Fresno High’s cheer squad is headed to nationals
Make it your mission to try Black Ops Brewing
Tomorrow is the Super Bowl. Or, what can also be called beer's national holiday. With the game taking place practically in our own backyard, and pilots from Fresno's own 144th Fighter Wing protecting … [Read more...] about Make it your mission to try Black Ops Brewing
Chris Breedlove leads ‘cutting-edge’ congregation in scripture and social issues
The Rev. Chris Breedlove has lived in Fresno for a relatively short time. But in the four years since he moved here to take the job of senior pastor at Community United Church of Christ, he's … [Read more...] about Chris Breedlove leads ‘cutting-edge’ congregation in scripture and social issues
It’s all in the name for Highview Bible Church
When it came to planting a new church in the Central Valley, the three men behind Highview Bible Church did their homework. Which isn't surprising, since each has a background in education. After … [Read more...] about It’s all in the name for Highview Bible Church
Woven Church creates beautiful tapestry of community and perspectives
ArtHop, yoga, drinking good beer, nights gathered around food trucks and dinners in with friends. The casual events of everyday life in Fresno have found a bigger purpose through a young church … [Read more...] about Woven Church creates beautiful tapestry of community and perspectives
FresYes People – Downtown cafe Tree of Life to serve up fresh food and a fresh start
New year, new hope. The promise of a fresh start is what makes January 1st something to celebrate. There is no better time, then, to talk about a downtown Fresno cafe coming in early 2016 that … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Downtown cafe Tree of Life to serve up fresh food and a fresh start
FresYes People – Local chocolatier Molucca Chocolate takes things from bean to bar
From Indonesia to Fresno. From bean to bar. From Molucca Chocolate to you. The co-founders of one local chocolate company like to keep things sweet and simple. Literally. Just one source and two … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Local chocolatier Molucca Chocolate takes things from bean to bar
FresYes People – Master of Mmm-Mmm merriment Nate Butler
Nate Butler. Name sound familiar? Chances are, if you’ve gone out in Fresno at all in that last quarter century, he was in the band who's show you went to, a part of the cast of the play you … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Master of Mmm-Mmm merriment Nate Butler
Holiday Driving 101 with CHP Officer Johnny Fisher
It’s that time of year again. A time when we all hop in our horse-drawn carriages (cars) and go bouncing off over hills (the Grapevine, perhaps?) and through snow (fog) to get home for the holidays. … [Read more...] about Holiday Driving 101 with CHP Officer Johnny Fisher
FresYes People – Giving Thanks for Donuts with Owner of Clovis Donuts Dy Hin
Happy belated Thanksgiving to you all. Hopefully your holiday was filled with great feasts and lots of family. But, I also hope you saved some room in your bellies for dessert. And I'm not talking … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Giving Thanks for Donuts with Owner of Clovis Donuts Dy Hin
Fresno Monsters’ Captain Mark Shroyer talks hockey…and more hockey
The holiday season is here and with it comes food, family and...hockey. Fresno Monsters hockey to be exact. Picking up where the Falcons left off, the team’s seventh season in the Valley is just … [Read more...] about Fresno Monsters’ Captain Mark Shroyer talks hockey…and more hockey
Chris Rocha is preserving Hotel Fresno one artifact at a time
Hotel Fresno was already boarded up and slipping from the public consciousness when Chris Rocha was born in the late 1980s. But early in his life, Rocha was drawn to old architecture. So, when he … [Read more...] about Chris Rocha is preserving Hotel Fresno one artifact at a time
Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Root. A Community General Store The number of people who believe in downtown Fresno, and are willing to make a contribution to its revitalization, grew by two last week. On Thursday during ArtHop, … [Read more...] about Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Billy Bob Just One of Many Characters that Calls Hobb’s Grove Home
Happy Halloween, everyone! Tonight ghouls and goblins will roam the streets of Fresno. Tricks and treats will be handed out. And everyone will be in search of a scary good time, no doubt. In the … [Read more...] about Billy Bob Just One of Many Characters that Calls Hobb’s Grove Home
Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
The DiNuzzos know a thing or two about family dinners. For more than 50 years, they've been cooking up classic Italian dishes to be shared by you and yours at their northwest Fresno restaurant, Mike's … [Read more...] about Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
FresYes People – Beyond the Friday Night Lights with Sports Anchor Nick King
Nick King grew up in south central Pennsylvania. More specifically, on the sports fields of south central Pennsylvania playing "whatever was in season." The oldest of three brothers, he looked up to … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Beyond the Friday Night Lights with Sports Anchor Nick King
FresYes People – Police detective’s service to community takes him back to Cambodia
Many people might consider Danny Kim's childhood a tragedy. Born in Cambodia a few months before the Khmer Rouge would take over the country forcing its population into work camps, Kim would spend the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Police detective’s service to community takes him back to Cambodia
FresYes People – Fresno Grizzlies Superfan David Noblett
The Fresno Grizzlies just finished up their best season in franchise history. They set a club record for wins by going 84-59 in the regular season. That was followed by a trip to the playoffs and … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Fresno Grizzlies Superfan David Noblett
FresYes People – Restaurant Makeover Winner Silvia Wahyudi talks Kikku’s New Look
Maybe you were a fan of Kikku Japanese Food before the restaurant won a $25,000 makeover from the Downtown Fresno Partnership. But the family-run business is sure to have many more fans now that the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Restaurant Makeover Winner Silvia Wahyudi talks Kikku’s New Look
FresYes People – The Artful Life of Robert Ogata and the Fig Tree Gallery
It was in the spring of 1962 that a group of local artists got together and did something crazy in the then-virtually-artless central San Joaquin Valley: they started a gallery. In search of a place … [Read more...] about FresYes People – The Artful Life of Robert Ogata and the Fig Tree Gallery