Archive for the ‘Fresno’ tag
The Joaquin Murrieta Dance-Off
This weekend, I covered the annual Joaquin Murrieta Horse Pilgrimage, a three-day, 60-some-mile horse ride through the west side of Fresno County. The event honors the legendary bandito Joaquin Murrieta – but at times, the event seemed more like a giant fiesta filled with friends and family. This was most obvious to me on Sunday [...]
State officials say: Eat frozen treats
This week’s edition of Vida contains a brief featuring state officials’ recommendations for staying cool in extreme heat. My favorite piece of advice is: “Avoid hot foods and heavy meals – they add heat to the body. Eat frozen treats.” I’ve been making my own frozen treats for the past couple weeks, and these popsicles [...]
Does Monte Negro rock? You tell me!
In this week’s edition of Vida, I reviewed Monte Negro’s new album, “Fugitives of Pleasure/Pasajeros.” In my review, I recommended keeping an eye on this bicultural group that sings bilingual rock. Instead of telling you how I rated this group, I’ll let you rate it yourself. Check out the group’s single, ‘Loco Por Tu Amor (Tarde o [...]
Ode to the Valley
Before I moved to Fresno, I spent a couple sleepless nights tossing and turning in my bed in Northern Virginia, worrying about one thing: Driving on rural roads. Now, seven months later, I find that I cherish my long drives through the rural parts of the Valley. I spent a majority of my day today [...]
Why drink water when you can eat paletas?
This afternoon, I covered a sweltering rally for water in front of Fresno City Hall. When I wasn’t taking notes, I was snapping photos of water signs, slogans and fashion statements. Check it out… These guys know how to catch a reporter’s attention: Given the crowd’s reaction to his speech today, I think Paul has a [...]
My six-month anniversary in the Valley
Three months ago today, I posted a list of things I’d learned since moving to Fresno. I’ve now been in Fresno for six months, and it’s time to update that list! I’ve learned that a seasoned Valley reporter – and smart Valley residents in general – wear more clothing, and not less, when spending any [...]
