Well, October is just a few days away and we all know what that means here in the Central Valley! The Big Fresno Fair kicks off next Wednesday and with cooler temps from the weather gods it is sure to be a great time. If you have never been to our local fair, you should….
I’ve once covered how Fresno has a chile pepper named after it, and has a business that makes their own salsa locally. But I’ve never really heard or tried any hot sauces made locally. Naturally, my curiosity has led me to discover Volcano Johnny’s, which is based in Fresno County with their kitchen in Reedley….
The West side of Fresno (beyond West Shaw)is typically not a pretty part of Fresno, as it’s just boring farmland (no offense farmers) and dust. But one of the cool things there is Kearney Park, and Kearney Boulevard. Kearney Park itself has numerous palms, and stands directly in the middle for the total 18 mile…
In the early 20th Century, Greek immigrants arrived in Fresno, forming the nucleus of the Greek Community. They established a church, which was officially incorporated in 1923 and St. George’s Church was built on Fresno Street in 1924. Over the years, the community has grown and diversified, celebrating its heritage with an annual Greek Food…
The Fresno Philharmonic’s 70th season opens with a tribute to the orchestra’s Armenian heritage with Khachaturian’s Spartacus Suite No. 2 and pianist Sergei Babayan performing Rachmaninoff’s towering Piano Concerto No. 3. Yūzō Toyama’s Rhapsody for Orchestra, based on Japanese folk songs, sets the stage for our February concert honoring Fresno’s Japanese American history. Tickets on sale…
The football Bulldogs took on the defending national champion Michigan on the road over the weekend and it went as well as you could have hoped for in a loss. When I put this game on my radar last week I had two thoughts: 1. This would be a great game for national exposure for…
