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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The South Valley's Christmas Song
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 6:20am
Songs like "Walking In A Winter Wonderland" and "Let It Snow!" aren't really appropriate for The South Valley -- but this one is.
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"Bring Service Dog Nash Home"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, November 1st, 2022 6:53am
Hannah Jobe, in Woodlake, was a Certified Nursing Assistant during the pandemic but now she needs our help.
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Is The Bastille In Hanford Haunted?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, October 31st, 2022 7:17am
Listen VERY closely at the 1:50 mark of this video and again at 2:15. Do you hear anything out of the ordinary?
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Class Is In With The Professor Of Rock
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, October 24th, 2022 11:52am
This is one YouTube Channel worth subscribing to. Check out his lesson on Dan Hartman's, "I Can Dream About You."
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Have You Heard The New One From Queen?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 13th, 2022 6:23am
Queen just dropped a new song -- with Freddie Mercury's vocals. Give it a listen and let us know what you think.
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Another First For The Visalia Rawhide's Jill Gearin
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 7:32am
Earlier this week, Rawhide Broadcaster Jill Gearin did something no woman had ever done -- before now at least.
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Firefighters In Terra Bella Do More Than You May Think
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, September 16th, 2022 7:48am
You knew they put out fires and get cats out of trees but did you know firefighters can deliver babies too? Check this out!
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It's National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, September 12th, 2022 4:45am
so let's talk about it with Jackie Jones with the Tulare County Suicide Prevention Task Force. It's important!
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Central Valley Honor Flight Is Taking To The Skies Again
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, September 9th, 2022 10:25am
Paul Loeffler, from Central Valley Honor Flight, called into My Mornings with Mike Pesto with a HUGE surprise for Mike!
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Are You Soothed Or Spooked By The Sound Of This?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 12:49pm
For the first time, NASA has turned pressure waves emanating from a black hole into notes audible to humans.
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Getting To Know Mike Rowe's Mom, Peggy Rowe
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, August 19th, 2022 8:30am
You know Mike Rowe, from "Dirty Jobs," but did you know his mom, Peggy, is a best-selling author? Let's meet her!
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How Easy Is It To Save A Life? Easier Than You May Think!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, August 15th, 2022 9:09am
And this month, you can save a life AND get rewarded with a free pint of ice cream. How's that work? Let's find out!
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What's Going On With Warner Brothers/DC Comics
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, August 12th, 2022 8:21am
So "Batgirl" is being shelved but Ezra Miller's "The Flash" is due to be released soon. What gives? Let's find out!
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Welcome Home Lemoore Naval Air Station Pilots
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, August 10th, 2022 5:38am
Tuesday (8/9) afternoon nearly 40 NAS Lemoore pilots returned home after a seven month deployment. See for yourself!
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Assistance/Service Dogs VS Emotional Support Animals
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 4th, 2022 7:20am
On Assistance Dog Day, what's the difference between the two? Let's find out from California Service Dog Academy.
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They Have Been A HUGE Part Of Visalia Since 1976
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 15th, 2022 11:12am
Have you ever heard of Visalia Gleaning Seniors? Curious to know what they're all about? Let's find out together!
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"Surf's Up! Surfer Boy Pizza. This is Argyle Speaking."
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 6:57am
The number on the side of Argyle's Surfer Boy Pizza van actually works. Here's what happens when you call.
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Mariah Consuelo Munoz Jimenez: My South Valley Hero
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 8th, 2022 7:55am
Congratulations to Mariah on earning the rank of Command Sergeant Major at La Sierra Military Academy.
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Porterville's Temporary Library Is Now Open
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 7th, 2022 5:54am
Two years after fire destroyed the Porterville Library, a new temporary home is filling the void left behind.
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Happy 60th Anniversary To NAS Lemoore
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 4th, 2022 5:51am
Lemoore Naval Air Station recently celebrated its long-awaited 60th anniversary. Check out the video!
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Should We Be Worried About Brown Recluses?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, June 30th, 2022 7:27am
There's a HUGE up-tick in Brown Recluse Spider sightings nationwide. Does that include California? Let's find out!
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A Very Special Moment From This Year's Kings Fair
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 8:26am
Thanks to ABC 30 and The Hanford Sentinel for letting us know what happened at The Kings Fair this past weekend.
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Justin Bieber Has It But What Is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, June 15th, 2022 8:08am
Thanks to Adventist Health Hanford's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gurvinder Kaur, for the time this morning.
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Heroes Helping Heroes! This Is What It's All About!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 8:09am
"The Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics made its way (through) Tulare County... Monday."
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Hoping you Can Be A Hero To Puppies Who Need Help
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, May 26th, 2022 8:19am
Valley Oak SPCA is currently caring for 6 puppies who need your help. Here's how you can be a hero to them...
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What Moms Can & Shouldn't Do About Formula Shortages
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, May 23rd, 2022 6:50am
Thanks to Dr. Andy Pham... pediatrician with Kaweah Health... for the time and the invaluable information on this.
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Selma High Principal Survives COVID-19 And Writes A Book
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, May 12th, 2022 7:56am
"Upright" is the true story of how Selma High School Principal Dr. Scott Pickle battled and eventually beat COVID-19.
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You Can Help Shape The Future of Visalia Today
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, May 9th, 2022 9:27am
The city of Visalia's 2022 Opinion Survey will help decide how the city moves forward. Here's how you can be heard.
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Beau... In Corcoran... Is Our First "My South Valley Hero"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 8:04am
"He's a fun, energetic boy who is an inspiration to everyone around him." Thanks to ABC30 for letting us know about him.
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Downtown Visalia, Once Again, Scared By Fire
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, May 2nd, 2022 6:14am
Fire broke out in Downtown Visalia Sunday afternoon. Three businesses were damaged. Here's what we know.
