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    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 16) and Alessandra (who’s 13).

    When he’s not at home with his kids and his wife of 17-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 and Instagram.

    • Wondering What To Watch? Well...

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM

      What's worth watching... streaming or otherwise... the next few days? Here are a few suggestions for you. Enjoy!

    • Here's What's Going On This Weekend

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, October 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM

      Want to make some plans and enjoy this weekend to the fullest? Here are a few fun-filled ideas for you. Enjoy!

    • Would You Switch To A "Dumb Phone?"

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM

      Actors, Directors & Producers in Hollywood are ditching their smart phones for "dumb" ones. Would you do it? Hmm!

    • It's Central Valley Honor Flight #33

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM

      Danny Noe, a Vietnam veteran, will be on board Central Valley Honor Flight next week -- with his son. Let's hear from him!

    • On International Beer & Pizza Day...

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM

      we're talking with Alyson Cook, from Encore Theater Company in Tulare, about Deep Dish Pizza. Is that a "yum" or a "yuck?"

    • It's Central Valley Honor Flight #33

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM

      Visalia veteran Michael Hurley will be on board Central Valley Honor Flight #33. What's his story. Let's find out from him.

    • Talking With Visalia Mayor, Brett Taylor

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:59 AM

      What's going on with Mearle's and is Chick-fil-A still coming to town? Let's find out from Visalia's Mayor, Brett Taylor.

    • To "Shoe" Or Not To "Shoe"

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 9:33 AM

      More and more, companies are implementing a "no shoes" policy at work. Would you rather work with or without shoes?

    • We Can Help Exeter Union High Win Big

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 7:15 AM

      Exeter Union High School is in the running for $1,000,000 in stadium upgrades -- and we can help. Here's how...

    • No Cell Phones Allowed At Concerts

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM

      Would you go to a concert if you weren't allowed to bring your phone into the venue? More and more, that's just the way it is!

    • What's The Haps In Visalia? Well...

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM

      Catching up with Allison Mackey, Visalia's Communications & Brand Manger, to find out what's going on in Visalia.

    • It's Just Exeter's Little "Quirk"

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 8:10 AM

      Exeter has (at least) one little "quirk." What is it? Let's find out from Haley Glick, with Exeter Farmers Market. Hmm!

    • Catching Up With "Visalia Stringer"

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM

      Visalia Stringer has been keeping us informed... on facebook and Instagram... for years. Time to find out more about them.

    • A New Production At The Ice House

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 7:29 AM

      Visalia Players at The Ice House present "The Phantom Tollbooth," directed by Bob Simpkins. Let's find out more!

    • This Is Central Valley Honor Flight #32

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:56 AM

      Central Valley Honor Flight #32 is in our nation's capital right now. What's happening with their tour? Let's find out!

    • Shop Local, Buy Local, Win Local

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM

      Congratulations to David Andres who tickets see Starship featuring Mickey Thomas at Exeter Farmers Market.

    • Suicide Prevention Task Force

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM

      What is the Tulare County Suicide Prevention Task Force, what do they do and how can we help them do what they do?

    • He Biked 1,773 Miles In Memory Of...

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:45 AM

      his wife and for a non-profit that means a lot to him. That's what Doug Van Beek of Tipton did. Let's check in on him.

    • It's (Almost) That Time Once Again

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, August 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM

      Visalia Unified kids go back to school on the 14th but many went back on the 7th -- for an hour. Why? Let's find out!

    • "An Outrage I Tell You. An Outrage!"

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 8:10 AM

      For some reason, Trip Advisor only ranks Disneyland as the 11th best theme or water park in America. What the...

    • Biking 1,800 Miles In Memory Of His Wife

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM

      That's what Tipton's Doug Van Beek is doing. He started his trek in Iowa but where is he now? Let's find out!

    • Remembering Ozzy's Trip To Wrigley Field

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:27 AM

      Years ago, Ozzy Osbourne sang "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" at a Chicago Cubs baseball game. Check it out!

    • Wondering What To Watch? Well...

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:24 AM

      What's worth watching... streaming or otherwise... the next few days? Here are a few suggestions for you. Enjoy!

    • Hey, It's Sixpence None The Richer

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM

      Their song "Kiss Me" almost didn't get recorded. Why? Let's find out from Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer.

    • Remembering "Coach" Drew Hall

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM

      Golden West High School... and the entire valley... "lost a good one" last weekend. "A high quality human being."

    • Hey, It's Toad The Wet Sprocket

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM

      Thanks to Dean Dinning, with Toad The Wet Sprocket, for calling in this morning. Here's what he had to say...

    • We're Catching Up With Amy Shuklian

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:03 AM

      Let's find out from Amy Shuklian, with the Tulare County Board of Supervisors, what's happening in Tulare County.

    • Getting To Know Valley Oak SPCA

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 23, 2025 at 9:22 AM

      Keyana Davis is the Co-Executive Director of Valley Oak SPCA and there are some big things in the works, like...

    • She's The Host Of "Visalia Talks"

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM

      A while back Vanessa Gonzalez, the host of "Visalia Talks," had Mike Pesto on her podcast. Well, turnabout is fair play.

    • Have You Seen This Dog?

      Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM

      "B.B." has been missing since May 21st. There's now a $2,500 reward for her safe return. Here's how you can help.

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