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January 5, 2012 3:18 PM

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WEIRD NEWS: Airborne car lands on Fresno rooftop at 1 a.m. [The Bee]

VIRAL FRESNO: Story, subsequently, has landed all over the web. [CBS News]

LISTEN TO THIS: Locals The Quiet Americans get love from Filter Mag. [Filter]

DID YOU KNOW? Local chocolatier creates for Target, Fresh & Easy. [The Bee]

VOTE: For Dusty Buns Bistro Bus in online food truck contest. [Eat St.]

YAY FRESNO: Chaffee Zoo's 2011 attendance breaks 1989 record. [The Bee]

HAPPENING: A marathon built around Robertito's locations? [Dead in 60 Years]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: DSW, Carter's opening in Fresno in July. [The Bee]

COOL PICS: No snow = ice-skating in Yosemite. [The Bee]

WATCH THIS: Side-by-side of DumbDrum's "Dark Knight Rises" swede. [YouTube]

THIS TOO: An evening with the Fresno Swing Dance club. [Kyle Lowe]

[photo: CBS News via CBS 47]

Mike Oz

September 22, 2011 11:04 AM

WATCH THIS: The Fuse Fest promo bonanza has begun. [The Fresnan]

GOOD READ: A promising move for downtown farmer's market. [The Bee]

SURVEY SAYS: Fresno 9th "miserable" city. Vegas No. 1. Eh? [Business Insider]

NEWS: Warner Co. Jewelers files Chap. 11. [The Bee]

WACKY NEWS: Fresno lady drives stolen car to police meeting. [The Bee]

GOOD READ: Valley-bred trio walks high speed rail route. [The Bee]

EATS: Get introduced to Waa's Kitchen. [Fresno Bites]

VOTE: For the Valley's most darling dog. [Central Valley Moms]

BLOGGINGS: The Dead in 60 Years crew does comedy night. [Dead in 60]

SHOWDOWN: Fashionably Bombed vs. Kasey from "Bachelor Pad." [FB]

YUM: "Armenian pizza?" How you can make it. [Fresno Flavor]

GOOD READ: Update on Fresno's piece of "Strong Cities" plan. [City Beat]

Mike Oz

September 15, 2011 10:23 AM

WATCH THIS: FPU had a party-rockin', flash-mobbin' orientation. [YouTube]

BLOGGINGS: Fresno vs. Clovis -- a sibling rivalry? [What Fresno Wants]

SURVEY SAYS: Men's Health. City ranking. Fresno *yawn* [CBS 47]

NEWS: Jailed suspects responsible for up to 100 robberies. [The Bee]

LISTEN TO THIS: 'Flowing' podcast returns for Fuse Fest. [Fresno Famous]

BLOGGINGS: Seven days of Fresno pho. [Taste Fresno]

GOOD READ: George Hostetter on Fresno's "soul." [News Blog]

STUDY THIS: Thirty ways you can use your library card. [Fresno County Library]

BLOGGINGS: A look at Pagan Pride in the Valley. [The Provocation]

NEWS: Middle school students + Ambien = Uhhhhh. [The Bee]

SPORTS DEPT: Q & A with new 'Dogs hoops coach Rodney Terry. [The Bee]

CHATTIN': With We Barbarians ahead Friday gig in Frez. [Fresno Famous]

Mike Oz

September 8, 2011 1:28 PM

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GO TO THIS: Lineup announced for this year's Fuse Fest. [The Fresnan]

LOOK: Swede Fest 8 poster is dope. Oh, start your Swedes too. [Dumb Drum]

NEWS: We finally got $100K from Walmart. [The Bee]

KNOW THIS: List of 9/11 events in the Valley. [The Bee]

BLOGGINGS: Worst Flier of the Week ... politics version? [Daily Dues]

BLOGGINGS: Is Fresno ready for an adults-only movie theater? [CBS 47]

LAW & ORDER: Fistacuffs outside Fresno State-Cal game. [SF Appeal]

YUM: Start drooling over these weekend food events. [Taste Fresno]

BLOGGINGS: Fresno Burger Wars continue: Five Guys vs. In-N-Out. [Fresno Bites]

NEWS: Chaffee Zoo breaks ground on Sea Lion exhibit. [The Bee]

Mike Oz

July 28, 2011 12:22 PM

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GOOD READ: Best Central Cali outdoor summer destinations [The Bee]

LAW & ORDER: Kirk Vartanian pleads no contest in theft case. [The Bee]

BLOGGINGS: What Fresno needs -- more chain restaurants? [What Fresno Wants]

NOMINATE: Submit your web faves for this year's Frebbys. [Frebby Awards]

BURNING QUESTION: What should replace Borders at River Park? [Biz Blog]

VOTE: For your favorites in the fair's local performer contest. [Big Fresno Fair]

WEAR THIS: Captain America-inspired, "I'm from Fresno, Ace" shirt. [Daily Dues]

BLOGGER ON BLOGGER: That Fresno Blog profiles The Daily Dues. [TFB]

LISTEN TO THIS: New Dead in 60 Years podcast w/ Alisa M. [Di60Y]

YUM: Taco testing at the Cherry Auction. Jealous! [Fresno Bites]

CHILLIN: Where are the 100-degree days this summer? [News Blog]

BLOGGINGS: Tattoos from Visalia's outskirts. [This is Visalia]

FREE STUFF: Win advance tickets to see "The Change Up" [Dumb Drum]

NEWS: Fresno "massage" parlors a little too hands on. [ABC 30]

Mike Oz

June 21, 2011 10:45 AM

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NEWS: Lock your doors! Fresno No. 1 nationally in auto thefts. [The Bee]

NO DUH: The heat is on. It's June and this is Fresno. You're surprised? [The Bee]

WELL DONE: Jim Boren stands up to city's plan to close swimming pools. [Opinion Talk]

BLOGGINGS: Councilman Blong Xiong's got balls. [The Fresnan]

WELCOME: That Fresno Blog joins the local blogosphere. [That Fresno Blog]

EAT LOCAL: Fresno Bites reviews Big Bruh's soul food. [Fresno Bites]

BLOGGINGS: A look at the inaugural Fresno Chile Festival. [Fresno Urban]

GO TO THIS: 59 Days of Code conference starts today and runs 'til tomorrow. [The Bee]

GOOD READ: Fresno-born clothing line getting major love in China [Fresno Famous]

FREE STUFF: Win tickets to a screening of "Larry Crowne." [Dumb Drum]

ICYMI: A(nother) great blog read from The Bee's George Hostetter. [City Beat]

YAY FRESNO: Buchanan HS grad finishes third at U.S. Open. [The Bee]

BLOGGINGS: Could Fresno host a huge music festival? [What Fresno Wants]

Mike Oz

May 26, 2011 5:22 PM

WATCH THIS: Relay race + Robertito's = RoboRun [Dead in 60 Years]

BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE: Glee/Clovis kid Chris Colfer turns 21 on Friday [YouTube]

YAY FRESNO: Fresno rapper Fashawn on hip-hop megafest Rock the Bells [RTB]

READ THIS: Guide to budget and family friendly summer fun [The Thinking Blonde]

LOOK AT THIS: Local radio station picks "Hottest Baby's Mommas" in town [The Beat]

GOOD QUESTION: Can Fresno/Madera be the next booming wine area? [CBS 47]

REVIEW: Fresno Bites takes a bite out of Regina's Native Cafe [Fresno Bites]

BLOGGINGS: Are the times changin' in Fresno? [What Fresno Wants]

LISTEN: To free music from local indie supergroup Grand Canopy [The Fresnan]

BLOGGINGS: KickStarter can make your dreams come true. Sorta [Fresno Famous]

DRINK THIS: Unveiling the Strawberry Pie Daiquiri [Fashionably Bombed]

BLOGGINGS A critical look at service in Fresno restaurants [TasteFresno]

Mike Oz

April 27, 2011 11:05 AM

Welcome to an all-food edition of Fres-Know. The Fresno blogosphere is becoming quite flush with food-related content, and we can't get enough. Check it out.


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MAKE: Pro tip: Grill the "chile" in chile verde. [FresnoBites]

DRINK: We never thought of using a chocolate bunny like this. [Fashionably Bombed]

FOOD FIGHT: Is a community garden that attracts "Rats" worth it? [The Bee]

WIN: Win some fancy-ass chocolate for mama (or for you, Selfish) [Fashionably Bombed]

SMASH: Get your frustrations out with this tasty potato dish. [The Thinking Blonde]

BUY: Snow or sugar snap, choose your pea. [The Bee]

DRINK II: I don't know about you, but a margarita sounds good to me. [Taste Fresno]

RETREAT: A weekend dedicated to eating? Yes, please. [Foie Gras & Flannel]

READ: No use crying over spilled ... well, you know. [The Bee]

REVIEW: The buzz on Casa de Tamales: Legit. [Taste Fresno]

Photo: Fresno Bites

Heather

April 7, 2011 4:02 PM

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SURVEY SAYS: Fresno No. 2 most-interested city in fake boobs. [Real Self]

NEWS: Fresno State names its men's basketball coach. Finally. [The Bee]

AND NOW, IN K-FED NEWS: He's impregnated another one! [US Weekly]

NEWS: City of Fresno cuts 160 jobs amid budget woes. [The Bee]

VOTE: Help Visalia's Valley Oak SPCA get $100K. [Vote to Save Lives]

GET INVOLVED: Creative Fresno is looking for new board members. [Creative Fresno]

ICYMI: George Hostetter's epic post about Fresno's emerging "uptown." [City Beat]

BLOGGINGS: "You can't revitalize by demolition" [Fresno Urban]

PROPS: Fresno City jazz soloist Octavio Rivera wins big award [FCC]

BLOGGINGS: Who misses seeing movies at the drive-in? [What Fresno Wants]

YUM: New local food blog visits California Wok and Ballpark Cafe [Fresno Bites]

GOT SKILLS? Twin Pomegranates Wine is looking for a spokesperson. [Twin Poms]

LISTEN: The latest podcast from Dead in 60 Years [Di60Y]

BLOGGINGS: Details on Fresno's participation in National Architecture Week [ArcHop]

Mike Oz

March 2, 2011 12:36 PM

NEWS: Fresno is the third most toxic city in America. That deserves a song. [Forbes]

REACTION: Toxic? Yawn. [940 KYNO]

BLOGGINGS: "Stupid," "gay" and "retarded" are not synonyms. [CBS47]

BLOGGINGS II: MacBook Pro + Nerd = Uncomfortable softcore duo core [DumbDrum]

BLOGGINGS III: Learn about beer while looking good. [Fashionably Bombed]

WEIGH IN: Should the Chowchilla kidnappers be released from prison? [Opinion Talk]

GO TO THIS: Tomorrow's Rogue Hop kicks off the 2011 Rogue Festival. [Rogue Festival]

LISTEN UP: People still do podcasts -- who knew? This one's about Rogue. [TVLGFHF]

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND: Jazz lovers: Unite! [CBS47]

Heather

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