Fast Cars, Fresh Ink & Fresno’s Hidden Escapes 🏎️🎨🌲

Some weeks come with a theme, and this one? It’s all about discovering the good stuff—bold moves, fresh air, and burgers that mean business 🍔🌲💪. Whether you're in the mood for a mountain escape or finally getting that tattoo you've been dreaming about, we’ve got stories that’ll make you want to get out there (or at least bookmark a few places for the weekend).

Natali visited Candy Ink Tattoos, Fresno’s all-women tattoo studio where the vibe is pure empowerment and the flash art is anything but basic 🎨✨. I headed up to Huntington Lake—a not-so-secret spot that somehow still feels like your own personal hideaway—and shared why it might be the best-kept gem just 90 minutes from Fresno 🏞️. And if high-speed action and free fun are more your vibe, The Fast and the Furious is rolling into Calwa for a free outdoor movie night that’s big on community and even bigger on NOS-fueled nostalgia 🏎️🔥.

Let’s be real—your weekend plans might just be hiding in the scroll below.👀

Warm regards,
Jason

Candy Ink Tattoos: Fresno’s All-Women Tattoo Studio Where Ink Meets Empowerment

If you’ve ever felt a little out of place walking into a traditional tattoo shop—like maybe it wasn’t built with you in mind—there’s a studio in town that’s flipping the script in the most beautiful way. Meet Candy Ink Tattoos, a local, all-women tattoo studio where the vibe is supportive, the art is personal, and every detail is Read more…

Why Huntington Lake Is a Hidden Gem in California’s Sierra Nevada — And How You Can Own a Slice of It

Just 65 miles northeast of Fresno sits one of California’s best-kept secrets: Huntington Lake. Tucked high in the Sierra Nevada mountains at 7,000 feet, this alpine lake offers year-round beauty and adventure that locals treasure — and that visitors often wish they’d discovered sooner. Whether you’re looking to cool off in the summer, soak in fall colors, ski fresh powder in winter, or just unplug for the weekend, Huntington Lake delivers peace, play, and panoramic views you won’t find anywhere else. Read more…

Fast Cars, Free Fun, and Community Vibes: “The Fast and the Furious” Comes to Calwa with Cen Cal Cinema

If you live life a quarter mile at a time—or just love a great movie night—mark your calendar for Friday, May 16th, 2025. Cen Cal Cinema is bringing the high-octane energy of The Fast and the Furious to Calwa Recreation and Park District (4545 E Church Ave, Fresno, CA 93725) for a free outdoor screening that’s all about speed, community, and cinematic nostalgia. Read more…

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This single story PUD that is FHA & VA loans approved, is waiting for you! Maplewood is a gated community, tucked away from Shaw Ave. Corner unit has a spacious living room that looks out onto the large private patio. Kitchen has a pantry and NEW stove/oven, dishwasher, and fridge (installed 2023). Yes, the fridge stays! Inside laundry. Big master with walk-in-closet. HVAC system was replaced in 2019, including duct work! You'll enjoy exploring around the community with its mature landscaping, ponds, and a pool for you to cool off in. Near Fresno State, Save Mart Center, HWY 168, Campus Point, Clovis, public transportation, shopping & restaurants (like Dog House Grill). HOA covers water, sewer, trash, landscaping, community pool, gates, 24-7 security on call & exterior items such as roof, siding, painting, fence, and insurance.

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