A hill park: Hyde Park
Most parks in Fresno are a bit of a weird thing: They’re usually industrial or…
A hill park: Hyde Park
Most parks in Fresno are a bit of a weird thing: They’re usually industrial or infrastructural property. Some of them in particular are overflow storage for water or for water to be recharged back into the ground, which is why some parks have Fresno Water Division signs up. One of the most unique “parks” in…
Shakir is coming to town | 08-07-25
Shakira is coming to Fresno and the Central Valley next Friday evening and will be performing at Valley Children’s Stadium. The date of the concert is Thursday, August 7th, 2025, and the showtime is set for 7:30pm. According to a Fresno Bee article, “Prices range from $87, for seats near the stadium scoreboard, to $500-plus,…
American Murder: Laci Peterson | Netflix
The disturbing disappearance & murder of Laci Peterson in 2002 shocked the nation. Her husband, Scott Peterson, was convicted, yet still claims he’s innocent. 20 years later, we revisit this notorious case with Laci’s mother and friends speaking for the first time. I was very glad I took the time to watch this documentary. The…
The Milburn Pond
The San Joaquin River is viewable throughout parts of Fresno, such as from Nees and Palm, which provides parking and access to trails. But there’s always people there. However, there’s a unique view of it Millburn (near Herndon / Alluvial), which seems to be far less crowded, and to me, that makes it all the…
Me-N-Eds Coney Island in Fresno
Me-N-Eds as a pizza chain is a weird thing. It is an inconsistent experience with each and every location; some locations are large, some decidedly subpar, some small, some with no bars, and some with very great service and happy hour specials. As such, there’s precisely one Me-N-Eds that I consider the best in Fresno:…
El Taco Grande does authentic Mexican food…fast!
We had the extreme pleasure of meeting the owner of El Taco Grande a few years ago and wanted to give him and El Taco Grande another shout-out. He’s a jovial and friendly man who has a knack for telling stories. We were treated to one of their burritos with chicken, rice, and beans and…
