Kicking Off 2025: Fresh Starts & Local Love 🎉

Cheers to 2025, Fresno, Clovis, and Madera! 🎉

We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome the new year with you. This week, we're diving into a mix of community love and fresh inspiration. Natali has rounded up 8 businesses that stole her heart in 2024, and trust me, her picks will make you fall in love with our local gems all over again. Meanwhile, I’ve been captivated by Cen Cal Cinema, a new venture from my friend and visionary founder, Roque Rodriguez. His passion for storytelling is taking shape in exciting ways, and I can’t wait to share more with you.

As we kick off this first weekend of 2025, don’t forget to bundle up, stay dry, and if you're feeling adventurous, check out some snow with our handy guide: Where to Play in the Snow Close to Fresno.

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead—have an amazing weekend, friends!

Experience Elevated Cinema in Fresno

Brought to life by the creative minds behind the beloved Swede Fest, a Fresno-born film festival that has celebrated DIY filmmaking for over 15 years, Cen Cal Cinema is on a mission to make the cinematic arts accessible to everyone. Read more…

Fresno’s Finest: 8 Local Businesses
That Stole My Heart in 2024

As 2024 winds down, I find myself reflecting on the incredible local businesses that shaped my year. From hands-on creative experiences to fantastic meals and unique shopping finds, this list is a love letter to the places in Fresno & Clovis that made my days brighter, tastier, and more fulfilling. Read more…

Where to Play in the Snow Close to Fresno

For the family, it’s getting the kids all bundled up in all the gear, finding the sleds, the saucers, and anything else that’ll slide down a hill. Finding that one lost mitten. Pile all of that in the car and start driving. Bathroom breaks aside, you are looking for the closest place possible. You know that with the first sighting of snow along the highway comes the comes the invertible and highly repeated “Are we there yet?“. Closer is better. Read more…

5480 W Santa Barbara Dr, Fresno, CA 93722
3 Bed / 2.75 Bath / 1,398 Sq. Ft.
$399,000

Open January 4th and 5th (11am till 2pm)

Welcome to this delightful residence in the exclusive, gated El Paseo community near the Fig Garden Loop. Boasting a modern aesthetic paired with thoughtful upgrades, this home radiates both sophistication and warmth. Showcasing newer laminate flooring and a refreshed kitchen, it seamlessly blends practicality with charm. Energy-efficient solar panels enhance sustainability, and the backyard's stamped concrete patio provides an inviting space for gatherings or relaxation. Ideal for first-time buyers, this home delivers a balance of comfort and functionality. In addition to the community's private amenities, like a pool, gym, dog park, and common area, you'll enjoy exceptional convenience with nearby shopping centers, a variety of dining options, and cutting-edge fitness facilities. This property stands apart with its unique character and prime location in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods.

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