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 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.
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A Message From The Mayor Of Porterville
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Greg Meister, the Mayor of Porterville, has an update for us on a truly heartbreaking story -- and we can help.
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Time For Pesto's Puppies -- WOOF
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Meet "Carmel," this week's Pesto Puppies pup, thanks to Pesci's Take N Bake Pizza in Farmersville.
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Remember When "Weird Al" Called Us?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, November 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
It was a year or so ago now but do you remember when "Weird Al" Yankovic called into MY97.5 and talked with Mike Pesto?
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It's Almost Time For Our Annual Toy Drive
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Ann's Kids For Christmas needs our help once again this year. How can we help? Let's find out from Venita Jourdan with "Ann's."
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Wondering What To Watch? Well...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
What's worth watching... streaming or otherwise... the next few days? Here are a few suggestions for you. Enjoy!
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Morgan Freeman VS. AI -- Who Wins?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Morgan Freeman is NOT a fan of AI "deep fakes." What does Shanna Meier, with Encore Theater Company, think? Hmm!
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Well, They'll Just Have To Change Their Name
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Leticia Alaniz, at Employment Connection, just found how they have to change their name.
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Is It Too Soon For Christmas? Heck No!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6:01 AM
We asked Mary Jane Jennings, with Visalia Emergency Aid Council, if it was too soon for Christmas. Here's what she said.
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No More "Cowhide?" Can That Be True?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Angela Leathers, at Redwood High School, found out the fate of the "Cowhide" is now in serious jeopardy. LOL
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A Survival Story With A Very Happy Ending
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ron Dailey, a man from Selma, who had been missing for some 20 days, has been found. Here's his miraculous story!
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Is The Bastille, In Hanford, Haunted?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, October 31, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Years ago, Mike Pesto investigated the Hanford Bastille. So, is it haunted? Let's take a look inside to find out!
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Have You Ever Lived In A Haunted House?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Alana Hoskins, with the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has a fun little "ghost story" to tell.
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Cowhide Spirit On Display At Taylor's
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Before The Cowhide game between Redwood & Mt. Whitney high schools every year, this happens at Taylor Bros.
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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!
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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!
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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?"
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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...
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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!
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