César E. Chávez National Monument

César E. Chávez is easily one of the most influential figures in California, right up there with Harvey Milk. However, I’ve never really had a chance to visit the Cesar Chavez National Monument, which is several hours away from Fresno. As I’m on a road trip going south from Fresno, I took a stop in…

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Manchester Pep Boys R.I.P.

The Pep Boys Auto Center on Blackstone across from Manchester Center has finally given up the ghost; again! This location actually closed down around the time of the pandemic a few years ago but it’s been shuttered again. I thought maybe it’d survive after it reopened because it partnered with Advance Auto Parts. Advance took…

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The Big Fresno Flea Market

Now that the nicer weather is starting to show itsself, it’s time to start thinking about some outdoor events. Want to know about reat local deals on everything under the sun?! That’s what you will find at The Fresno Flea Market. It’s located near the Big Fresno Fairgrounds where visitors will find amazing deals from…

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