If you ever find yourself feeling down on your town, scroll through the trip diaries of this guy, the creator of San Francisco über-site Planet SOMA. In his words:

I love Fresno. ... From the amazing collection of roadside architecture to the cheesy queer bars to the semi-abandoned downtown, it's a great antidote to San Francisco.

He's chronicled several of his road trips to the city in words and pictures. You can also read the whole romantic story of his meeting the love of his life in Fresno.