A lot of the time I see a new product and either love it and have to have it or pass it by never to think about it again. Well recently I have been having an ad on my Facebook page pop … [Read more...] about QALO – Outdoor product review
FresYes People – ‘Fall in like’ with Ryan Hudgins’ Youth Football Camp
Ryan Hudgins wants kids to "fall in like" with football. Not love, like. Kids, he says, can use the sport as a way to develop skills both on and off the field. And they should see football as … [Read more...] about FresYes People – ‘Fall in like’ with Ryan Hudgins’ Youth Football Camp
Things To Do: West Coast Mennonite Sale
There are many things I love about Fresno. Some of my family is here, my friends are here, my church, my support group-this is where I'm from. This is home. One characteristic of Fresno that I … [Read more...] about Things To Do: West Coast Mennonite Sale
Shop Local at Pavilion West Shopping Center
I think you've gotten a sense by now of the things that make me happy when I explore local stores for the blog. The main one? You don’t start your own business unless you have a passion, and I adore … [Read more...] about Shop Local at Pavilion West Shopping Center
FresYes Places: Future Prospects Baseball
For our family, and many others - as we greet spring, we also greet lots and lots of baseball hours. Whether it's watching our son play Cal Ripkin ball, taxiing him (and sometimes his buddies) to … [Read more...] about FresYes Places: Future Prospects Baseball
Fishing with style
"There's a fine line between fishing and just standing on the shore like an idiot" ~Steven Wright~ FresYes is a fishing gateway to the Sierra and we are lucky enough to have right … [Read more...] about Fishing with style
The FresYes Garden: Top 5 Spring Gardening Tips for Vegetable Gardens
Here in FresYes (zone 9), Spring is the best time of year to grow vegetable crops. The gelid ice on teak patio sets would just be beginning to thaw while birds would chirp on ice-laden conifers. The … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Top 5 Spring Gardening Tips for Vegetable Gardens
FresYes People – Tioga-Sequoia’s Mike Cruz Talks FresYes Fest 2015
Today's the day. It's the 2nd annual FresYes Fest in downtown Fresno. In just hours, hundreds, if not thousands, of people will flock to Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company's Fulton Street beer garden in … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Tioga-Sequoia’s Mike Cruz Talks FresYes Fest 2015
Local Event: FresYes Fest 2015
Anyone know Stefon from Saturday Night Live? Well, I totally just had a Stefon moment. I was thinking of a way to start this post, and I was going to say something like, “If you want to have a good … [Read more...] about Local Event: FresYes Fest 2015
Community Events – March 13th
Spring Break Kid's Camp When: March 30th-31st 9am to 4 pm (for ages 5-9) April 1st-3rd 9am to 4pm (for ages 10-14) Where: Valley Animal Center 3934 N. Hayston Fresno, CA … [Read more...] about Community Events – March 13th
Shop Local: Totally Enchanted By Revival 23
The problem with this gig - and this is true #FirstWorldProblem status - is that it puts a dent in my wallet, because I never leave the stores I visit empty-handed. But I suppose this is good news … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Totally Enchanted By Revival 23
FresYes must see sights of Spring {contest!}
If you've been reading my weekly posts for a few months or more, you've probably caught on to the fact that my family and I love exploring the many offerings our Valley has to offer in … [Read more...] about FresYes must see sights of Spring {contest!}
A Chat with Chef Manny from LeLa’s
If humility is an indicator of true success, Chef Manuel "Manny" Carr, purveyor of LeLa's Restaurant, is a successful man. He opened LeLa's three years ago, after working at Fresno Heart Hospital and … [Read more...] about A Chat with Chef Manny from LeLa’s
Spring has sprung! Now what?
The clocks have been moved forward an hour, the blossoms are blooming and the sounds of the outdoors are all around. Yes technically Spring starts on the 21st but in FresYes Spring has … [Read more...] about Spring has sprung! Now what?
FresYes People – Local Teacher Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune
Solve this "Wheel of Fortune" puzzle. The category is "People," and you have the vowels to get you started. Go! _ A _ IE _ O _ E Got it? If you guessed KATIE POPE you are correct! Sadly, there are … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Local Teacher Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune
Eat Local: Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
As I was preparing for my post this week, I was realizing that I've been writing a lot about food. I guess that makes sense, because I've been trying new places lately, as well as visiting some old … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Luna Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Community Events – March 6th
Valley Animal Center's YARD & BAKE SALE When: March 15, 2015 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Where: 3934 N. Hayston Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 Please join the Valley Animal Center for our yard sale and … [Read more...] about Community Events – March 6th
Discover Fresno Businesses Through Deal Sites
Now that the craze has worn off, I wonder how many of you out there use deal sites like Groupon, livingsocial and dealsaver. It seems like there was a time when you couldn’t open your e-mail or … [Read more...] about Discover Fresno Businesses Through Deal Sites
Places to go: Enzo’s Table
As a lover of local food truck fare, I'd seen "Bella Frutta" listed on Dusty Buns and Casa de Tamales Facebook pages as a destination for their mobile eats, but I wasn't exactly sure where or what … [Read more...] about Places to go: Enzo’s Table
Top 3 reasons to volunteer at an event in 2015
Recently during an article I was writing I decided to mention the need for volunteers at the event I was covering. This created a unique question in my mind and one that was not so easy to … [Read more...] about Top 3 reasons to volunteer at an event in 2015
The FresYes Garden: Growing Herbs
“To dig and delve in nice clean dirt can do a mortal little hurt.” ~ John Kendrick Bangs Growing herbs is one of the amazing gifts of living in FresYes. Gardening in the San Joaquin Valley is … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Growing Herbs
FresYes People – From Performer to Producer: Rogue’s Jonathon Hogan
What's your idea of pillow talk? Without going into too much detail, it's probably a playful back-and-forth that includes key words like "sexy" and "baby." But, does it ever involve breathy whispers … [Read more...] about FresYes People – From Performer to Producer: Rogue’s Jonathon Hogan
Eat Local: Toledito’s
Growing up in Fresno I had always been afraid of downtown. Not afraid that something bad was going to happen, but more afraid of driving. I've always heard people complain about the one-way streets, … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Toledito’s
Get On The Field With The Fresno Grizzlies
Baseball isn’t just a game. It’s really an experience. The crack of the bat. The summer heat on your back. A hot dog in one hand and, for me, a Twitter feed in the other. But one of my favorite parts, … [Read more...] about Get On The Field With The Fresno Grizzlies
Walk with a Doc
Readers of the FresYes outdoors section can easily tell you I have a love that shines through for a number of things. First and foremost would be getting people excited about exercising outdoors … [Read more...] about Walk with a Doc