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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Remember, Bears ALWAYS Have The Right Of Way
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 17th, 2020 8:09am
When you're on their territory, bears have the right of way. Even more-so when it's a bear with her cubs.
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Oscar The Grouch Is Getting Grouchy About Masks
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 6:37am
"Oscar the Grouch here to tell you... yeah YOU... to wear a mask when out in public." #CaringForEachOther
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Wear A Mask, Win A $100 VISA Gift Card It's That Simple
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, September 11th, 2020 8:59am
Tulare Mayor, Jose Sigala, explains how you can win a $100 VISA gift card just for wearing a mask in public.
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Have You Heard The Rumors About Visalia Fox Theater?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 10th, 2020 7:34am
Marina Rojas, Visalia Fox's Marketing & Development Manager, has confirmed a rumor about the Visalia Fox.
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Who Wouldn't Want A Shout Out From A Walrus -- Right?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 8:52am
The animals at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium want to say "hi" to you. Seriously! Here's how.
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Can You Imagine Being Woken Up At 7AM By This?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 13th, 2020 6:53am
Every weekday morning, we wake you up on MY97.5 with "What A Wonderful World." We COULD wake you up this way.
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Can You Teach An Old CAT New Tricks? Yes, You Can!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, August 12th, 2020 8:06am
Cats aren't typically known for doing "tricks." That's more of a dog thing. Well don't tell this cat that!
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Jason Momoa Surprised His Wife For Her Birthday
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, August 7th, 2020 5:22am
Lisa Bonet's first car was a 1965 Ford Mustang. Jason Momoa tracked it down and had it restored for her birthday.
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Have You Noticed All The Changes In Downtown Visalia?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 6th, 2020 9:47am
Steve Nelsen, Executive Director of Downtown Visalians, explains some of the changes taking place on Main Street.
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M.C. Hammer Knows Right Now, "U Can't Touch This"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, August 4th, 2020 9:00am
A principal at a high school in Alabama did a COVID-19 parody of M.C. Hammer's "U Can't Touch This." Check it out!
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Kaweah Delta, Answering ALL Your COVID-19 Questions
Posted by Mike Pesto at Sunday, August 2nd, 2020 9:58am
You have questions about the South Valley's response to COVID-19? Kaweah Delta gave us the answers we need.
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Alanis Morissette (and her daughter) Have A New Song
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 31st, 2020 5:42am
Last night (7/29), Alanis Morissette debuted a new song and it's the most adorable thing you'll see this week.
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You've Never Seen Toto's "Africa" Performed Like This
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 8:03am
If you've ever wondered what Toto's "Africa" would sound like played by "high-voltage Tesla coils," wonder no more.
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Look Who's Selling Hot Dogs At A's Games This Season
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 27th, 2020 9:03am
Tom Hanks is reprising his roll as a hot dog vendor at Oakland A's games -- kinda, sorta, in round-about way.
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TV Viewer Diagnoses A Reporter With Thyroid Cancer
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 27th, 2020 5:51am
A TV reporter just found out she has thyroid cancer after a viewer noticed a lump in her throat and sent an email.
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Describing The Moment A Deer Ran Through Her Home
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 8:25am
Imagine Ellila Carter's surprise when a deer crashed through her front door while she was sitting on the porch.
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You Can Still See Comet NEOWISE Before It's Gone
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 7:24am
If you miss comet NEOWISE this time around, it's OK? You can catch it when it comes back again, IN 6,800 YEARS!
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Rare (Unreleased) David Bowie Demo Up For Auction
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 23rd, 2020 7:10am
If you're a fan of David Bowie and you have... say.... somewhere between $3,800 and $6,400, this could be yours.
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"Shallow" From "A Star Is Born" -- THE POLKA VERSION
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 6:25am
Is it better than the original or much, MUCH WORSE? You decide, after listening to the POLKA VERSION of "Shallow."
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Captain America (Chris Evans) Salutes A TRUE Hero
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 17th, 2020 6:35am
"Captain America" sent a message to a young boy who saved his sister from a dog attack, hailing him as "a hero."
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Tyson VS Jaws: Rumble On The Reef During Shark Week
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 16th, 2020 9:24am
On Wednesday, August 9th, Iron Mike Tyson will take on "Jaws" during Shark Week. "Somone's gonna get bit!"
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How Do We Talk About All Of This Stuff With Our Kids?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 15th, 2020 7:54am
Our world is becoming harder and harder to negotiate. Our kids are having a difficult time dealing with it too.
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Perhaps Not The Best Way To "Shoo" A Great White Shark
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, July 14th, 2020 8:51am
On Shark Awareness Day (7/14) you GOTTA know these two brothers are VERY aware of at least one shark.
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We're Celebrating Barbershop Music Appreciation Day
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 13th, 2020 7:57am
Who doesn't appreciate a good barbershop quartet, ESPECIALLY on Barbershop Music Appreciation Day?
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Of All The Excuses For Speeding, This One Was Legit
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 10th, 2020 9:20am
A guy was caught speeding in Queensland recently and told the officer it was because he was bitten by a snake.
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No One Has Seen THIS In Nearly Fifty Years -- But You Can
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 9th, 2020 8:25am
For the first time in nearly 50 years, California Condors have been spotted at Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park.
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Dang That's A Lot Of (ILLEGAL) Fireworks! Did You See 'Em?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 6th, 2020 10:19am
We don't know if ANYONE was able to count just how many illegal fireworks we fired off in Visalia this past weekend.
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Hold Up! Did That Dog Just Say What I Think It Said?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 3rd, 2020 8:05am
What does a "Grumpy Husky" (dog) say when you want to stay home but he want to go to the beach? Hmmm!
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This Has To Be The Absolute Worst On Hold Music Ever
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 7:23am
Someone get a hold of the folks at Guinness. We may have a world record for the worst on hold music ever here.
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Wearing A Mask Can Be Scary. He Would Certainly Know.
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 12:49pm
If "Friday The 13th" slayer Jason Voorhees wants you to wear a mask, don't you kind of have to? Seriously!
