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Fresno Chaffee Zoo attracts talent from New York for next CEO

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Our beloved Fresno Chaffee Zoo announced today that Jon Forrest Dohlin will be its new Chief  Executive Officer. He will succeed retiring CEO Scott Barton with the transition expected to take place in early 2021. 

The Zoo announced, “We are thrilled that Jon Dohlin has accepted our offer to join Fresno Chaffee Zoo as its next CEO. Jon brings extensive experience in project and animal management and a strong commitment to conservation, education and delivering a world-class guest experience. We could not be more excited to have Jon in the Fresno Chaffee Zoo family.”

Incoming Chaffee Zoo CEO, Jon Dohlin

Dohlin will be the eighth Executive Director and CEO in the Zoo’s 90-year history and he currently serves as the Director of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium, a  position he has held for the past 12 years. In his 20 years with the Wildlife Conservation Society,  he was also involved in project design and management with the Bronx Zoo. The New York  Aquarium is Brooklyn’s largest cultural institution.

“We’re pleased that Jon has agreed to join the Fresno Chaffee Zoo team and I believe that the Zoo’s ability to recruit talent of his stature speaks to its importance to the people of Fresno as well as the international zoo and aquarium community. The Zoo’s position as a leading educational and cultural institution will be enhanced through Jon’s leadership and we look  forward to welcoming him to our great city,” said Fresno Mayor Lee Brand.  

As Chief Executive Officer, Dohlin will oversee all functions of the Zoo, including its 220+ species of animals and the Zoo’s exhibits, such as Sea Lion Cove, Stingray Bay and African Adventure. He will also continue the progress on Kingdoms of Asia, which broke ground in September 2020. This $38 million project includes habitats for tigers, orangutans, and sloth bears and is expected to open in fall 2021.  

Elephants peacefully roam across the open area in African Adventure at Chaffee Zoo

“I am privileged and excited to join the Fresno Chaffee Zoo team and continue to build on the  great work they’ve done to create an outstanding zoo experience for the Fresno and Central Valley communities,” said Dohlin. “Fresno County residents’ commitment to the Zoo through Measure Z creates a powerful partnership, which I am honored to steward into our shared future. Fresno Chaffee Zoo is highly respected within the national and international zoo communities for its award-winning exhibits, commitment to conservation and talented and engaged staff, all of which drew me here from New York. I look forward to continuing the Zoo’s mission by focusing on conservation, education, world class animal care, community engagement and WOW exhibits.” 

Fresno Chaffee Zoo welcomes over 800,000 guests annually, including visitors from all 50 states and over 30 countries. Almost 100,000 local area students and chaperones frequent the Zoo each year and families from all over the Central Valley enjoy their special attractions such as Zoorassic  Park, ZooBoo, and ZooLights. 

FresYes Buy Local 2020 Holiday Gift Guide

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Now more than ever, our small businesses need our support. This holiday season, we hope you’ll consider purchasing gifts for the holidays from small shops! We’ve compiled a great list of tried-and-true places to shop for special and unique gifts for everyone on your list. Happy shopping!

Business NameGift IdeasLink to shop
Crazy SquirrelAwesome board games, RPG games, puzzles, hobby supplies & morehttps://shopthesquirrel.com/shop/
Just the EssentialsCustom, signature handmade blends with organic ingredients for body, skincare and aromatherapyhttps://justmyessentials.com/bath-%26-body-care
The Magical TeacherHandmade, colorful tassel & resin statement earringshttps://www.carlandathemagicalteacher.com/shop
Let It Grow FresnoHouse plants, plant stands and handmade pottery (delivery available!)https://www.instagram.com/let.it.grow_fresno/
Dough AmazingFreshly baked, warm GIANT cookies delivered freshhttps://www.doughamazing.com/
UltrosportHigh-quality active wear for men and women (Veteran-owned)https://www.ultrosport.com/
Terra BlueHandmade macramé earrings, décor, ornaments and aromatherapy productshttps://www.terrablue.co/
Cerise De TerreBeautiful, handmade porcelain potteryhttps://cerise-deterre.com/
Bleu de ToiBeautiful and custom art prints and illustrationshttps://shopbdt.com/?fbclid=IwAR0z4Cp–m7BlJulrPAn2rPDOMEJ50wt4DFMh7KmI7TllEkiVcmGYU6RhFE
Harper GrayceCustom, rustic laser cut signs and décorhttp://harpergraycesigns.com/
Sheepdog BBQHomemade, flavorful barbecue sauces and rubshttps://www.sheepdogbbq.com/
Basilwood FarmsSoothing body, skin and baby care products made from goat’s milk and natural ingredientshttps://www.basilwoodfarm.com/
Happy HouseHome decor, curated vintage items, handmade artisan clothing, accessories and lifestyle goods, heirloom quality children’s toyshttps://www.happyhousefresno.shop/
VerdaleeFurniture, home accents, fine gifts and children’s clothing, all beautifully wrappedhttps://www.facebook.com/Verdalee-640617842713274/?ref=page_internal
Graham CrackerCustom vases and furniture made from repurposed woodhttps://grahamcracker.shop/collections/graham-cracker-collections?page=1
KLSD DesignsCustom apparel, accessories, home goods and jewelryhttps://www.klsd.shop/ (or shop their brick & mortar store in Downtown Fresno @ 1755 Broadway St #105)
Gwen Lewis SkincareNatural and effective skincare and beauty productshttps://glewisskincare.com/
Zsweets559Custom, beautifully made and delicious sweets & treats (delivery available)https://www.instagram.com/zsweets559/?igshid=1sl3e9jxnlw13&fbclid=IwAR0NL4uI1x6TbK1CS2kyJlB9CjZ2Me8xZuaxA-I7kMrDeUn2egVjU0kzgeI
Art by ElowynCustom prints, stickers and illustrations including custom pet & people portraitshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtByElowyn?ref=search_shop_redirect
Alina Walker DesignsWhimsical illustrated prints, greeting cards and stickershttps://www.alinawalkerdesign.com/
Mr. Steam CleanGive the gift of freshly cleaned carpets to a loved one at a great price!http://www.mrsteamcleanfresno.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Ram5wn6LrEXW3DFb3yNQSTcPeGPOiz9WfuiYRzIl4g99vvvxGRk9SRzQ
Petunia’s PlaceBeloved, independent children’s bookstore now also offering books for adults!http://www.petuniasbooks.com/
A Book BarnNew, used and rare books from an independent bookstorehttps://www.clovisbookbarn.com/
Make Pie JewelryCustom, handmade & engraved jewelry http://www.makepie.net/

Meet Dr. Allen Clyde: Local physician, horse packer and new author

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Local podiatric physician and surgeon Dr. Allen Clyde has operated a horse packing service in the John Muir Wilderness for 40 years, transporting to over 20,000 visitors and their supplies. Dr. Clyde has also served on the Fresno County (California) Board of Education for nearly 20 years. On November 17th, his first book, Life Lessons on the Sierra Trail releases for purchase and we got the unique chance to learn more about his wildernesses and writing experiences just prior to the release. Please enjoy our interview with Dr. Clyde!

FresYes: Dr. Clyde, you’ve been a successful practicing physician and commercial horse packer for 40 years, what inspired you to become an author too, and write Life Lessons on the Sierra Trail?

Dr. Clyde: The Wilderness has far more to offer than just sniffing flowers and hugging trees. Here, Mother Nature is in charge. She doesn’t care who you are or where you came from. How well prepared you are how you conduct yourself determines her kindness. It would have been a shame if 40 years of experiences were to blow away in the wind after my passing. That’s why I wrote this book.

FY: How did you get your start in horse packing, and how did you balance two professional careers?

Dr. Clyde: I started in my youth as a backpacker in this same area. This I continued until after all my Medical training was over and I had just started private practice in Clovis. My uncle, Auggie Wolf, took me up on my first horse pack trip and I was hooked. I started taking friends up and renting the stock. After about 2 years I was taking 10-15 people at a time and renting 25 head of stock. Doing this several times per summer made me the pack stations best customer. 4 years later, I just bought the station. Since I did the scheduling for both the Medical practice and the pack trips, I was forced to be a master planner out of necessity to pull it off. Time management is everything. Now, after being retired from medicine after 43 years, I have no idea how I did it. Especially when you add in running a cattle operation and be an elected school board member for the past 2 plus decades.

FY: What was one of the biggest life lessons you personally learned on the Sierra Trail?

Dr. Clyde: A good one is outlined in the prior answer. You never know your limits until you push them. When you do, new horizons open up that were never seen before. The Wilderness is a tough place to physically get through, but for those who persevere the rewards can be life changing. These include the outside splendor and the peace of inner satisfaction.

FY: In the book, Dr. Clyde, a character based upon yourself, and a young protégé encounter many different characters who visit the Sierra Trail – which three characters are most impactful in your eyes and why?

Dr. Clyde: The third main character is my wife, Deborah. She has an eye for detail and offers different perspectives which amazes me daily. All the other chapter characters have their own unique contributions. That’s why, early on, I impress on Pablo to focus on each person as an individual. You’ll find inner bright spots that make them truly interesting. If all people were the same, this world would be a boring place.

Dr. Clyde with his wife, Deborah

FY: Can you share with us something about the book that isn’t in the blurb?

Dr. Clyde: One thing in general the book will impress you with is that your view of the Wilderness changes with your attitude. The more you slow down and spend time on the details, the whole Wilderness experience becomes brighter and more fulfilling.

FY: What types of readers do you think will most enjoy Life Lessons on the Sierra Trail?

Dr. Clyde: I tried my best to universalize this book as much as possible. The young through old should all find something that hits a spark within them. This includes people who live in Florida, New York or Nebraska. It’s a story of a young man coming of age and our local John Muir Wilderness is the backdrop.

FY: What do you hope your readers take away from the book?

Dr. Clyde: In today’s world it definitely takes a village to raise the young. So, when one youth sees the light and gets on a positive track, it helps us all.

FY: What was the highlight of the writing experience for you?

Dr. Clyde: The highlight of writing was realizing the hardest part is getting started. Once you get past that it gets fun. I would start at 6:00am and the next time I looked up it would be 6:00pm. You just get fully absorbed and forget all about time. It took me 20 days to write this book.

FY: Who is the author in your genre that you most admire?

Dr. Clyde: I’ve always liked James Michener, Ernest Hemingway, Will James and Zane Gray. Too bad they have all passed away. That said, to all you young writers out there, there’s plenty of room for you.

You can pre-order the book today here. Dr. Clyde is already planning for a second volume, with hopes of releasing it by November of 2021.

There will a book signing for Life Lessons on the Sierra Trail on Saturday, December 12, at 2:00 PM at A Book Barn, 640 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA 93612.

Celebrate the Lives of Loved Ones Lost this Dia de los Muertos

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If you’re not from a Mexican family, the cultural traditions that surround Dia de Los Muertos may not be something you’re largely familiar with however, with the release of Disney’s animated film Coco a few year’s ago, and the privilege we have living in the Central Valley being surrounded by diverse cultures from around the world, including Mexican culture, we are easily afforded the opportunity to learn more about and celebrate the beauty of the traditions of Dia de los Muertos right here in Fresno.

Dia de los Muertos is a holiday meant to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed – not to be a somber or dark day. Some of the traditional elements of the holiday include creating an “ofrenda” (Spanish for offering) in the home in honor of the departed loved ones. Typically ofrendas are decorated with photos of the loved ones being honored, flowers (typically orange marigolds), butterflies, colorful strings of patterned paper cut into intricate patterns (“paper picado” which translates to mean perforated paper) and offerings of favorite foods or drinks of the loved ones.

When it comes to holiday foods, tamales and other Mexican specialty dishes are common as are sweet, pillow-y breads coated with a dusting of sugar and made in the shape of bones (“pan de muerto” which means bread of the dead”). Additionally, colorful, decorated sugar skulls (“calaveras” are used both as added features for ofrendas and sometimes as edible treats, created from softer sugars or chocolate.

Typically, there is a big celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the Tower District in Central Fresno, however, due to COVID-19, unfortunately that will not be occurring this year in its normal fashion. However, there are still ways to experience the beauty and reverence of this special holiday this year.

5 Ways to Celebrate and Honor the Traditions of Dia de los Muertos

  1. Visit Arte Américas, our local Latinx museum and cultural center for their special Dia de los Muertos Mercado Sazón (seasonal market) on Saturday, October 31st and enjoy outdoor shopping for special arts, crafts and treats and to view the community ofrenda. This event takes place from 10am-6pm, and is sure to be a fun and colorful experience. Arte Américas is located on the corner of Calaveras and Van Ness in Downtown Fresno (1630 Van Ness). Masks and social distancing are required.
Image credit: Arte Americas
  1. Partake in a remote class to learn how to make your own Ofrenda. Hosted by Arte Américas via Facebook live, this class will be taught at 9am Saturday morning by Cecilia Aranaydo. To join in, simply the Arte Américas Facebook page at the time of the class.
Image credit: Arte Americas
Last year, my son’s Spanish teacher helped students to make their own ofrendas honoring loved ones. This is my son’s ofrenda honoring his great grandma Sally.
  1. Visit Frida Café and bring your own memento to honor a loved one and add to their community ofrenda (and enjoy a delicious handmade drink while you’re there).
  1. Youth can enter in @CaliYoungMinds Dia de los Muertos Calavera Contest to win a Starbucks gift card by turning themselves into/painting their face like a Calavera and uploading their photo to social media tagging @CaliYoungMinds by November 1st. For full details, visit their Instagram account.
Image credit: @caliyoungminds
  1. Order delicious, handmade, traditional tamales to-go from Fresno’s newest Downtown restaurant, The Golden Tamale, (located at 744 P. Street Suite 103) and enjoy them while watching Coco as a family.

5 Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020

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Many families are choosing to forgo their standard trick-or-treat traditions this year, due to risks caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic, however, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible to have fun this Halloween!

Here are 5 Local & Low-Risk Ways to Celebrate Halloween in 2020

  1. Enjoy a Halloween-themed drive-in double feature

Make the short drive to the Madera Drive In-2 for a double feature of family-friendly films. From October 23-October 29th enjoy Hocus Pocus starting at dusk (approximately 7pm) and Monsters Inc. starting around 8:55pm. Or, if you go October 30th-November 5th, you can enjoy Casper followed by Hotel Transylvania. General admission is $10, children (ages 3-11) and seniors are $4 and children under 3 are free. Gates open at 6:15pm on weekdays and 5:45pm Friday and Saturdays. Madera Drive-In 2 is located at 201 West Lincoln Ave. Madera, CA 93638

2. Drive Through the Haunted Car Wash

Crew’s Magic Hand Car Wash, located just north of Wal-Mart at 7312 N. Ingram in Fresno wanted to make sure families enjoyed some good, clean Halloween fun in 2020, so their staff is dressing up in costume and they’re going to great lengths to decorate and provide a few scares while you get your wheels sparkling clean! The car wash will be “haunted” from 6:30-9:30pm on the 29th and 30th. The cost of a haunted wash is $9.99 per vehicle.

Check out Crews Magic Haunted Hand Car Wash video on their Facebook page!

3. Enjoy a Socially-Distanced Trunk-or-Treat at People’s Church

People’s Church will be hosting a Halloween afternoon, socially-distanced Trunk-or-Treat from 3:30-5:30pm on their west field. People’s Church is located at 7172 N. Cedar, just north of Herndon in North Fresno.

4. Enjoy a Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat at First Street Church

Located at 5688 N. First Ave., First Street Church welcomes everyone to their first ever Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat from 11am-2pm on Saturday the 31st. This event is free, open to the entire community and safety protocols will be observed. Costumes highly-encouraged!

5. DIY Halloween Fun at Home

When I reached out to friends and family, many people said this year they planned to celebrate either at home with their immediate family enjoying an indoor candy scavenger hunt, making Halloween treats or watching spooky movies indoors; or outdoors, socially-distanced with neighbors using a projector with firepits and s’mores. My family and I are planning to make homemade caramel and candy apples (a first for us) and watching a scary movie, now that our son is old enough to enjoy them! (We’re thinking The Others.)

However you decide to celebrate this year, we at FresYes hope it’s a safe and fun-filled experience for you and your loved ones!

Downtown Fresno Welcomes New Frida Café

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As your resident FresYes coffee-obsessed blogger, you have to know that if a new coffee shop opens in town, I will absolutely be visiting as soon as possible to share all the details with you, dear FresYes readers!

Los Panchos Mexican restaurant located on the northeast corner of Fulton and Tulare in Downtown Fresno has done some really innovative things under their roof in the past year. Their beautifully remodeled tequila bar has hosted an ongoing pop-up (prior to COVID closures) for Quail State, the upcoming rooftop bar going in on the top floor of the Pacific Southwest building. And now, as of this month, Los Panchos is also serving as home to Fresno’s newest coffee shop, the Frida Café.

My mini concha from Frida Café
Frida Cafe’s counter/Los Panchos tequila bar

Frida Café is the brainchild of Albee Sanchez, who wanted to create a coffee experience as exciting to the eye as the taste buds. The café, which is now located at the tequila bar inside Los Panchos, features images of legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who was best known for her self-portraits, featuring bold and beautiful colors. Sanchez carried bold and beautiful colors throughout the décor of the café area, and even into the drinks he prepares – as each milk used is dyed with natural, organic food dyes.

Frida Café’s community Ofrenda (visitors are encouraged to honor their own departed loved ones by adding a memento to the ofrenda, a Mexican tradition that is part of the Dia de los Muertos cultural celebration)
Frida Café’s menu

Frida Café’s menu consists of six specialty drinks and mini pan dulce (Mexican sweet pastries). Their drink menu includes:

  • Agave Chai – An earthy chai made with agave nectar, cinnamon and pale blue milk
  • White Rose – A white chocolate and rose latte with pink milk
  • Almond Citrus – Latte featuring natural orange and almond extracts with fresh orange zest on top
  • Smoked Vanilla – a smoked vanilla late with Saigon cinnamon and red milk
  • Lavender Cream – a creamy, light and sweet latte with lavender flavoring
  • Mayan Xoco – a spicy, intense natural hot cocoa with cinnamon and shaved chili

On my recent visit, I tried the Smoked Vanilla and it was very tasty and served piping hot and “made with so much love”. The welcome and customer service I received was exceptionally great.

Los Panchos serves a full breakfast and lunch menu in their adjacent dining room. The fenced outdoor seating area is very nice and features plenty of shade, and if you order your Frida Café drinks to enjoy on site, they’ll be served in glass mugs on a wooden tray.

The patio outside Frida Café
Pieces honoring Frida Kahlo are on display for purchase on consignment at the café

Frida Café is open 7 days a week from 7am to 2pm. It becomes quite busy on the weekends, so plan to go early or be aware that there may be quite a wait for this special new coffee shop. Street parking is metered and both coins and cards are accepted, however parking is free on weekends.

Calling all Fresno Plant Lovers!

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Sheltering in place and being quarantined in addition to the need for healthy stress relief outlets has led to a boom in interest in houseplants and gardening. Social media feeds are filled with images of potted fiddle leaf fig trees, rubber plants, succulents, and vining plants like golden pothos and string of hearts.

If you are one of the many who has become recently plant-obsessed (or maybe you always have been) we have a great round-up for you of awesome places to score the next plant for your garden or indoor collection, and where to find plant specialties, too!

Evergreen Garden Center

Location: 210 W. Alluvial in Clovis

Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sundays 9-4

Highlights:

  • Widest selection of plants in the area
  • They carry indoor plants including hard-to-find varieties and a huge selection of succulents
  • Known for thriving, healthy plants and a great selection of pots, too.

Gazebo Gardens

Location: 3204 N. Van Ness in Fresno

Hours: Mon-Wed 8:30a-5:30p, Thurs-Sat 8:30a-9p, Sundays 10a-4p

Highlights:

  • Stunning selection of outdoor plants and beautiful grounds to explore
  • Indoor café available daily featuring a selection of house plants
  • Live music, beer garden and food trucks every weekend

Green Hills Nursery

Location: 2408 N. Armstrong in Fresno

Hours: Mon-Sat 7a-5p, Sundays 10a-4p

Highlights:

  • Known for affordable pricing and excellent customer service
  • Primarily focuses on outdoor plants but is currently expanding its selection of indoor plants and pots
  • Knowledgeable staff with backgrounds in Horticultural Science can offer expert advice

Lotus Gardens Outdoor Living Center

Location: 2271 N. Grantland Ave. in Fresno

Hours: Mon-Sat 7:30a-4p, Sundays 10a-4p

Highlights:

  • Known for excellent pricing and customer service
  • Focuses on everything for your garden, including cute and quirky yard art, pond plants and even carries koi and koi accessories
  • Features a chicken coup from which you can purchase fresh eggs

Belmont Nursery

Location: 7730 E. Belmont Ave in Fresno

Hours: Mon-Sat 8:30a-5p, Sundays 10a-4p

Highlights:

  • Wide selection of outdoor plants, shrubs, and trees
  • Propagates their own plants to ensure proper acclimation to Valley conditions
  • Owner is a certified arborist and staff offer expert advice and support

Foliage Clovis

Location: 453 Pollasky Ave. Ste 102 in Old Town Clovis

Hours: (COVID hours) Sat & Sun 11a-2p, contactless local delivery on Wednesdays and Thursdays, online ordering available

Highlights:

  • Beautiful selection of houseplants and pots
  • Plants can be purchased potted into decorative pots
  • Classes and advice offered by the owner

Nee-Hai Gardens

Location: 3236 W. Ashlan in Fresno

Hours: Tues-Sat, 10a-4p

Highlights:

  • The owner, Grey, has over 40 years of Bonsai experience and is a known expert is his field
  • Shoppers speak of incredible customer service, support, and atmosphere
  • California’s largest Bonsai nursery featuring Bonsai trees at all stages as well as accessories, books, and Japanese gifts

Author’s Bonus:

The following spots are not locally owned, however, as a plant lover myself, I have had good luck finding specific plant related items at each.

  • Trader Joe’s: Awesome, incredibly affordable houseplants, often in nice pots are available typically before 12pm each day (they do sell out). You never know what the selection will be, but I’ve been able to purchase several rare plants that have been on my list from Trader Joe’s, and they’re all doing great!
  • TJ Maxx, Home Goods, Ross & Grocery Outlet: Each of these stores carries nice plant pots from time to time at very affordable prices. The selection varies greatly, and with plant popularity these days, they may be sold out – but if you do find pots there, they are usually at a steal of a price compared to elsewhere.
  • Have plants and want more or other plants? Join this local Plant Swap group on Facebook! It is just getting going, but I’ve already made a successful, contactless porch-trade with another member, and it was a great experience!

Meet PINC Fresno: local women’s philanthropy group prioritizing Creek Fire Relief

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PINC (Philanthropy Inspired by the Needs of our Community) Fresno is a local, non-profit organization comprised of women who seek to make a positive impact on the local community through volunteering and fundraising efforts.

Since their founding, PINC Fresno has held an annual PINC Party benefit event in support of a different local charity. Past PINC Parties have benefitted Angel Babies of Hinds Hospice, Fresno County’s Make-a-Wish Foundation, The Marjorie Mason Center, Break the Barriers, Catholic Charities of Fresno, Transitions Children’s Services, The Holy Cross Center for Women, Feed Our Future, Heart of the Horse Therapy Ranch, Valley Children’s Healthcare and Breaking the Chains. In just 10 years, PINC Fresno has raised over $700,000 for local causes.

Currently, PINC Fresno has mobilized their members and made it the organization’s primary focus to support those evacuated by and first responders working to extinguish the Creek Fire. As of the time this article is being written (Oct. 1, 2020) the Creek Fire has consumed over 300,000 acres of Sierra forest and damaged or destroyed over 855 businesses and homes. More than 30,000 people (and their animals) had to be evacuated to Fresno and Clovis locations such as schools, fairgrounds and hotels.

PINC Fresno is working hard to make life a little easier for evacuees, their pets, and first-responders by collecting funds, materials and goods that meet the specific needs of the moment. PINC has also partnered with Fresno Acura and Skyline Bar and Grill in Clovis, who will accept donations of physical items from Valley residents during their business hours. PINC members have now packed hundreds of meals, rolled bunches of burritos, created custom supply kits for first responders, made grocery and pet care item deliveries and raised over $25,000 in cash donations (and counting) toward Creek Fire relief.

PINC has created a handy list of items most needed to help those who’d like to pitch in with relief efforts and shared them on their Instagram account (be sure to follow them for additional updates as needs evolve). Check out their graphics below for details on the items most requested by First Responders, Evacuees and those caring for Evacuee pets and livestock. If you would like to contribute to the organization’s fundraiser, you can do so via Go Fund Me here or via PINC’s website here. We at FresYes are proud of PINC’s efforts and happy to have an organization like theirs in Fresno.