My Mornings with Mike Pesto
Mike moved to the valley from the Monterey Bay area in June of 2011. The first question he ALWAYS gets, when someone realizes he moved from THERE to HERE, is “why?” “Well, that’s easy,” he’ll tell you. “Have you ever tried buying a home on the coast? Can i interest you in a 250 square-foot fixer-upper for $1.8 million? No thank-you!”
Strangely enough, while he does miss the snow… having grown up just outside of Chicago… he actually does prefer the weather here to what the coast has to offer. It reminds him of the 5-years he lived in Las Vegas; minus the debauchery. Ahh, but those “Sin City” days are long be-hind him. Now he’s a married man with two children: Anthony (who’s 7) and Alessandra (who’s 4).
When he’s not at home with his kids and his wife of 9-years (Cesca) he’s usually out-and-about with them; taking in a game at Rawhide Ballpark (during baseball season) or maybe checking out the General Sherman at Sequoia National Park. You MIGHT also catch him on-line, where you can “friend” him on facebook (“Mike Pesto”). You can also follow him on Twitter (@MikePesto) or Snapchat (“TheMikePesto”). He hopes you do!
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Dolly Parton Is Asking You To Get Vaccinated
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 5:45am
Dolly Parton got her Moderna shot yesterday and she wants you to get vaccinated too. She's even singing about it.
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We're Celebrating Read Across America Day
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 8:56am
How's Porterville celebrating the day today and where do things stand with the library? Let's find out!
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Secrets Will Be Revealed This Coming Sunday
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, March 1st, 2021 8:58am
Sunday night (March 7th) Oprah sits down with Meghan & Harry and nothing's off-limits. Here's a sneak peek!
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WandaVision Secrets Revealed... Maybe... Possibly
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, February 26th, 2021 5:47am
Elizabeth Olsen might have given us the secrets of "WandaVision" nearly five years ago. She just didn’t know it.
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We're Taking Care Of Business Here In Tulare County
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 25th, 2021 6:38am
What's going on with the Taking Care of Business Fund and how can you help? We're going to find out right now!
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Our First Look At Perseverance's Mars Landing
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 10:17am
What did it look like when the Mars Rover, Perseverance, touched down on the red planet? Just like this!
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This Might Just Prove Women Are The Stronger Sex
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 22nd, 2021 7:23am
There's a new Tik Tok Challenge that could prove to be dangerous... to men... and their egos. Check it out!
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Taking Time To Remember Two Of Porterville's Best
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 18th, 2021 6:16am
One year after their death, we remember Fire Captain Raymond Figueroa and firefighter Patrick Jones.
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Did "The Weeknd" Steal A Song From "Wham!" Uh-Huh!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 16th, 2021 5:30am
The Weeknd's song, "Save Your Tears," is actually Wham!'s song, "Everything She Wants." Here's the proof!
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We ALREADY Have Some "IDOL" Controversy
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 15th, 2021 5:56am
Claudia Conway's audition on "IDOL" last night is being buzzed about today, but did we miss something?
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Are You Ready For The Debut Of "Clarice" On CBS?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 11th, 2021 9:10am
It's one of the most anticipated television debuts in a long time. Will you be watching #Clarice tonight?
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Zoom Meeting Hack: CHECK YOUR FILTER SETTINGS!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, February 10th, 2021 8:05am
What the worst that can happen when your kids reset your Zoom Meeting video filter settings? Well, THIS!
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Remembering Mary Wilson Of "The Supremes"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 9th, 2021 6:59am
Mary Wilson, a Founding Member of "The Supremes," has passed away at the age of 76. She will be missed.
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Want To Get Some "Retripootion" On An Ex Of Yours?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 8th, 2021 8:22am
A Kentucky animal shelter is offering you the chance to have cats do their business on the names of your exes.
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So, What Exactly Does First 5 Tulare County Do?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Sunday, February 7th, 2021 9:30am
You've seen their commercials and their logo but how does First 5 help kids in Tulare County? Let's find out!
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Help Us "Fund" Our Taking Care Of Business Fund
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, February 5th, 2021 8:40am
This Saturday (2/6), join us at Shannon Village Market in Visalia as we raise $$ for our Taking Care of Business Fund.
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This HAS TO BE The LONGEST Commercial EVER
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 4th, 2021 7:00am
Uber Eats will debut some new commercials during The Super Bowl but one is longer than the game itself.
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We're Taking Care Of Business Here In Tulare County
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, February 3rd, 2021 7:54am
Talking "business," and the Taking Care of Business Fund, with the Executive Director of the Downtown Visalians.
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Remembering The Life And Career Of Hal Holbrook
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021 12:02pm
Hal Holbrook, best known for his portrayal of Mark Twain in his one-man-show, died last month. He was 95.
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We Are All About The Taking Care Of Business Fund
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 1st, 2021 9:21am
Gail Zurek, President & CEO of The Visalia Chamber explains what the "fund" is all about and how you can help.
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Don't Ever... EVER... Call Anne Hathaway, "Anne"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, January 14th, 2021 1:01pm
Something strange happened when Anne Hathaway sat down with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show yesterday.
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Some Cats Just Can't Handle Their Catnip
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, January 14th, 2021 9:02am
This video, of a cat going crazy for catnip while its owner tries (in vain) to pull it away, has officially gone viral.
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Here They Are -- Your "Top 5 Classic Spouse Fights"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, January 12th, 2021 9:50am
"Husband and wife go head to head in the most classic spouse fights. Who's side are you on?" And... GO!
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"A (Very Fitting) Tribute To Alex Trebek"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, January 11th, 2021 6:52am
Alex Trebek's final episode of "Jeopardy!" aired Friday (1/8/21) and producers put together this tribute video.
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Alex Trebek's Last Jeopardy! Episode Airs Tonight
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, January 8th, 2021 6:38am
Tonight we say our final goodbyes to Alex Trebek. Even in his last days, he was more concerned about others.
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It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Squirrel
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, January 6th, 2021 8:00am
Residents in Queens, New York have reported at least five attacks from aggressive squirrels since late November.
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Welcome The First Baby Born In Tulare Co. In 2021
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 9:02am
The first baby of 2021 was born at Kaweah Delta Medical Center in Visalia and the family's #WalkingOnSunshine.
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Turns Out Tonya Roberts Was Still Very Much Alive
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, January 5th, 2021 6:01am
Tonya Robert's long-time boyfriend got the call yesterday, letting him know that Tonya was still with us.
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How Many Of These Songs Do You Recognize?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, January 4th, 2021 6:50am
DJ Earworm released a mash-up of hit songs from every year starting in 1970. How many can you identify?
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Seasons Greetings From Olivia Newton John
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 6:29am
She's battled cancer three times over the course of three decades but she knows, "this too will pass."
