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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Where Can You Catch The Fireworks This Weekend?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 1st, 2022 8:29am
4th of July fireworks will be EVERYWHERE this weekend. Where are the best places to see them? Let's find out!
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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.
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Here It Is! Our Entire Conversation With Tyler Henry
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, April 29th, 2022 10:32am
Tyler Henry gave us nearly 20-minutes of his time and let us talk about EVERYTHING. Here's what he had to say...
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Part Five Of Our Conversation With Tyler Henry
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, April 29th, 2022 8:05am
Does Tyler get messages for people all the time and when is he coming back to the valley? Let's find out!
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Part Four Of Our Conversation With Tyler Henry
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, April 28th, 2022 8:11am
Do you remember when Tyler Henry attempted to contact Michael Jackson? Here's what happened afterwards!
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Part Three Of Our Conversation With Tyler Henry
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 8:25am
How did Tyler Henry go from doing readings on China Alley to becoming The Hollywood Medium? Let's find out!
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Part Two Of Our Conversation With Tyler Henry
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 7:56am
Remember the fire on China Alley in Hanford last year? Tyler Henry had a premonition about it the day before.
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Part One Of Our Conversation With Tyler Henry
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, April 25th, 2022 8:19am
Tyler talks with us about his "ability" and what it was like getting back on stage after a very, VERY long hiatus.
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Baseball History Was Made Tuesday (4/12) Night In S.F.
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, April 14th, 2022 8:04am
Alyssa Nakken is the first woman to EVER coach a MLB team. Jill Gearin, of the Rawhide, has some perspective on it.
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Tulare Police Chief Wes Hensley Set To Retire June 3rd
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, April 14th, 2022 6:30am
After 31 years with the city of Tulare, Police Chief Wes Hensley has announced his retirement. Thanks to ABC30 for this...
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes -- Or Even Walk On Two Legs
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 31st, 2022 7:54am
Next week, after 8 years on the job, "Arson Dog Tessa" will be retiring from the Fresno Fire department.
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She Thinks She May Be Ready To Audition For "Idol"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 31st, 2022 6:45am
My 10-year-old daughter will be singing "How Far I'll Go" from Disney's Moana at a school recital. Here's a preview.
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Are You Ready For Opening Weekend With The Rawhide?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, March 18th, 2022 8:00am
In just a few short weeks, our Visalia Rawhide will take the field for the first time this year. Here's the lowdown!
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Tulare's Aiden Dodson, Who's 7-Years Old, Is A Star
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 17th, 2022 8:30am
He may be young but he's one of the stars of Disney+'s "The Proud Family." How'd he get the part? Check it out!
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The Visalia Players Present "Legally Blonde: The Musical"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, March 11th, 2022 7:57am
Let's get briefed on "Legally Blonde: The Musical" by one of the stars of the show -- Rebecca Coffey-Godfrey.
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Celebrating 25 Years At ABC30 With Graciela Moreno
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, February 25th, 2022 7:04am
Graciela Moreno has been keeping us informed at ABC30 for 25 years, Let's celebrate that milestone with her.
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How Is MLB's Lock-Out Going to Affect The Rawhide
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 6:42am
Major League Baseball players and owners are at an inpass. What does that mean for the Visalia Rawhide? Let's find out!
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It's Almost Time To "Play Ball" With "Miracle League"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 11:35am
Have you ever noticed that little baseball field off West Caldwell, near Visalia First, and wondered what it was for? Well...
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Tom Brady Is A Great Quarterback But Let's Not Forget...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, January 31st, 2022 6:08am
The G.O.A.T. has retired! Tom Brady will play no more. Great quarterback but do you remember deflate-gate?
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He Gave A Voice To "Charlie Brown." And Now, He's Gone
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 12:05pm
Peter Robbins was the original voice of "Charlie Brown." He died last week via suicide. Let's talk about it.
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Another Way To Accept The Betty White Challenge
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, January 20th, 2022 8:56am
BJ, from Central Valley Rescue Railroad in Tulare County, is hoping you accept the Betty White Challenge this week.
