Hi Friends!
Spring is here. At least, that is what the calendar says. We're having some great weather here in Fresno, but it's supposed to rain this weekend, which is FresYES Fest Weekend (more on that below). Either way, it will still go on.
And in keeping Fresno in the news, check out the article about Fresno being an underrated and inexpensive place to live.
And we will go on with 5-6 things we felt were worth sharing.
Be Well! Stay Safe!
Mark & Patti
2 Bay Area public markets nominated for best in the country by USA Today
by Susana Guerrero, SF Gate
San Francisco’s historic Ferry Building Marketplace and Napa’s popular Oxbow Public Market have been nominated for spots on this year’s USA Today Readers’ Choice list of the 10 best markets in the country. Two LA markets, the Original Farmers Market and Grand Central Market, made the cut.
It’s not the first time USA Today has celebrated the two Bay Area markets. Oxbow Public Market holds the top spot on USA Today’s list of best things to do in Napa, and the Ferry Building’s market made it to the Readers’ Choice top 10 in 2022, nabbing the No. 10 slot with a write-up that celebrated its diverse vendors, in addition to its “glorious location,” with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge.
I don't cover Fresno enough in this newsletter, but I should. It is Patti's home city and my adopted home city, so from now on, I will do my best to find some stuff to feature, like today's feature on FresYES Fest.
Find out more below, and if you're there, enjoy and say hello to Jason Ferris, the Owner and Founder of FresYes Reality and FresYES Fest.
What’s Hot & Happening This Weekend in Fresno
by FresYES Team
Rain or shine, this is Fresno’s biggest celebration, and you definitely don’t want to miss it! FresYES Fest offers an unparalleled experience with multiple beer stations, a variety of food options, and a vibrant atmosphere. Imagine a lively block party with Tioga beer, over 50 food trucks, and vendors. Plus, enjoy live music on two main stages! Join us for a day filled with music, food, and unforgettable memories!
Find the festival map, FAQs, and secure your tickets for this unforgettable adventure at the following link: FresYES Fest Event Details. See you there!
Six Flags Magic Mountain welcomes foodies with Flavors of the World food festival
by Brady MacDonald, LA Daily News
The international food festival moves to the spring this year after debuting last summer at Magic Mountain. The park tried the Tacos & Beer Fest last spring.
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The seven Flavors of the World festival booths scattered throughout Magic Mountain are intended to evoke the sights, sounds and smells of lively street markets in India, Greece, Mexico, Italy, China, Korea and the Caribbean. This year’s food festival swaps out the France booth for the flavors of Mexico.
The Flavors of the World food fest will take place in Full Throttle Plaza, Whistlestop Park, Goliath Plaza and near Lex Luthor: Drop of Doom.
This Idyllic Town In California Has A Gorgeous Alternative To The
by Dobrina Zhekova, Travel and Leisure (Asia.com)
While many visitors head to California in the spring to see the state’s famous wildflower superbloom, it can be overwhelming with the crowds. Instead, head to Ojai, in California, to enjoy another natural phenomenon — and it is one that you can taste.
April marks the beginning of Ojai Pixie Month which celebrates the harvest of pixie tangerines, the small, seedless, easy-to-peel, and incredibly sweet, pale orange fruit, grown by over 40 producers in Ventura County. (It’s about an hour and a half from Los Angeles.)
The area’s distinct micro-climate (hot summers and cool evenings) makes it ideal for growing just about anything. (The smell of lavender, for example, also permeates the air this time of the year.) And between March and April, this hybrid citrus blooms and is celebrated throughout the community with special events, activities, restaurant, and hotel specials.
This Underrated City Is The Cheapest Place To Live In California
by Jessica Tucker, The Travel (.com)
For those who have dreams of living in California, the median house price of over $793,000can make the idea of moving to the Golden State seem unachievable. This is especially true when the median home price in the US is $386,000.00.
However, while California has some very expensive cities, some areas of California are not only affordable but even have housing prices that are below the national average. These areas are not always in the middle of nowhere and have temperatures that freeze in the winter and are blistering hot in the summer, either.
In fact, the most underrated and cheapest place to live in California has a Mediterranean climate, an economy that is agriculture-based, and is centrally located to be able to make day trips to either San Francisco or Los Angeles. The most affordable city to live in California is Fresno — here's what to know about living there.
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