It’s barely April, but temperatures are already beginning to average more than 80 degrees daily. Last summer, I was caught with the misfortune of not being able to grab the portable air conditioner (PAC) I wanted. It was a single hose model, which are highly inefficient due to drawing in outside air via the negative…
An iconic donut shop has set a hard date for its official grand opening. Randy’s Donuts host a soft opening recently for friends and family and has announced April 15th as the official launch. The first Fresno franchise is located on Shaw Ave across the street from Fresno State. For those of you who don’t…
The city of Fresno is set to demolish the Bow On Tong Association Building in Chinatown, marking a significant step in the area’s ongoing revitalization efforts. The building, which dates back to the 1920s, was once a vital community hub but has been condemned since a fire in March 2022 left it unsafe. The city…
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is located in the Fashion Fair Mall on Shaw Avenue, right off Highway 41. Fleming’s in Fresno is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a…
Not too long ago, Fresno State had announced the creation of a beer brewery program, which complements its existing wine lineup. Beer and wine are both soft alcohols; they are not hard liquor and are subject to less regulations and costs. They also can utilize barrels; which may be used or borrowed from whiskey barrels…
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…
