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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Help Us Find A Cure For Rett Syndrome
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, April 15, 2024 at 6:46 AM
Let's hear from Don Searcy, with Scarlett Parks Foundation, about Rett Syndrome and the upcoming Spin-A-Thon.
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It's "The BRAVE Project Visalia"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:34 AM
The BRAVE Project Visalia remembers those who served, those who are serving and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Meet "Duncun;" One Of "Pesto's Puppies"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 6:30 AM
We're talking with Candace Harrington, Animal Services Manager at the Visalia Animal Care Center, about "Duncun."
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Celebrating Our "Hero" Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, April 8, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Jacob Allen Nucklos is our Blankenship HVACR Inc. My South Valley Hero of The Month for March. Let's hear from him!
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It's "Revenge Of The Sea Witch"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 7:24 AM
"Revenge Of The Sea Witch" is a one of a kind, inclusive stage production you have to see. Let's find out more about it.
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Was That A Meteor Or Something Else?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Something was spotted streaking through the sky over California early Tuesday morning. Check out the video!
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"Wheel Of Fortune" Had A Guest Host
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Monday night, on April Fools Day, viewers who tuned into "Wheel of Fortune" got quite a surprise when...
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"Now I've Gotta Cut Loose, Footloose"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Kevin Bacon recently surprised students at the high school in Utah where the movie "Footloose" was filmed.
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Carrot Top Was In Visalia Saturday
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, March 25, 2024 at 7:28 AM
... and not just performing at the Fox. He was also spotted walking around Downtown Visalia before the show.
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Cal Water Celebrates "Fix A Leak Week"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, March 22, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Steve Johnson, California Water Service's Visalia District Manger, has some helpful tips if you think you have a leak.
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Run/Walk For The Autism Community
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 7:23 AM
There's a 5K Run & Walk to support the autism community going on next month. Let's find out a little bit more about it.
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And The Biggest Song Of All Time Is...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 6:25 AM
According to Forbes, Journey's "Don't Stop Believin" is "the biggest song of all time." And who are we to argue with that?
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It's Girl Scout Cookie Season. Yum!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:07 AM
But what's the best way to get the ones you want and when's the last day we can get them? It's time we found out!
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Blue Angels Fly Over The South Valley
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Yesterday (3/13) afternoon, the Blue Angles few over NAS Lemoore. If you missed them, check this out. WOW!
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John Mellencamp & "The Boss" On Stage
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 6:22 AM
John Mellencamp performed at the New Jersey Arts Center this past weekend -- and had a little surprise for everyone.
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Are You Up For A Little "Spring Fling?"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, March 11, 2024 at 6:51 AM
This coming Saturday, March 16, Soroptimists International of Visalia has something going on you can be a part of.
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Celebrating Our "Hero" Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, March 8, 2024 at 7:16 AM
COS student Kate Graham is our Blankenship HVACR Inc. My South Valley Hero of The Month for February. Here's why...
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Here's A Little Surprise From NKOTB
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, March 8, 2024 at 6:01 AM
New Kids On The Block have a new song out called "Kids." Have you heard it? Have you seen the video? Check it out!
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What Happened To Facebook Tuesday?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 9:45 AM
We still don't know exactly why all of Meta's platforms went down Tuesday morning but it did remind of of this...
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So, Who Still Has Christmas Up?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, March 4, 2024 at 6:35 AM
If anyone does, this one's for them. For goodness sake! Christmas is over!! At least stop turning them on every night.
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"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 8:10 AM
We're talking about Visalia Players at The Ice House's production with the director, Charlotte Garcia De Rosa.
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Now That's A Long Distance Phone Call
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Mike Pesto got a call Thursday morning from someone listening to him on 1270AM -- in McGrath, Alaska. WOW!
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Can You Help Us Solve A Mystery?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Stamps, like this one, are appearing in books checked out of the Porterville Library but who's responsible for them?
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Should Foreigner Be In The R&R Hall?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Foreigner should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Now there's a video to support that effort. Check it out!
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"But How Do You Turn It On?"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Have you ever had to explain how a disposable camera works to a 6th grader? Here's Mike Pesto, trying to do just that.
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So, What's The Deal With SB-1383?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9:11 AM
You might be surprised to find out what the new mandate is when it comes to what we need put in our yard waste bins.
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Billy Joel On The Late Show
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, February 16, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Billy Joel sat down with The Late Show's Stephen Cobert last night and dropped some pretty big news. Check it out!
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It's Time For This Year's World Ag Expo
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 12, 2024 at 11:19 AM
"The economic impact just in Tulare County is over $30 million for the time of the World Ag Expo." DANG!
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So, Did Gronk Make That Field Goal?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski attempted a 25 yard field goal Super Bowl Sunday. Did he make it? Let's see!
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More Funnel Clouds In The Valley
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 5:19 AM
Wednesday brought a second day in a row of funnel clouds spotted throughout the valley. Take a look!
