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 15) and Alessandra (who’s 12).
When he’s not at home with his kids and his wife of 16-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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Here's What's Going On This Weekend
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Let's catch up with Donna Orozco with the Visalia Times Delta to find out what's happening in The South Valley.
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Health & Happiness with Hypnosis Day
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 7:53 AM
Today (7/25) is Health & Happiness with Hypnosis Day. Can hypnosis really help you? Let's find out!
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Time For Pesto's Puppies -- WOOF!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 7:07 AM
We're talking with Candace Harrington, with the Visalia Animal Care Center, about this week's adoptable best friend.
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It's National Park & Recreation Month...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:59 AM
so we're talking with Holly Ellis, Recreation Supervisor with Visalia Parks & Recreation, about everything they do.
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Behind The Scenes Of "Stranger Things"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Still no word on when "Stranger Things 5" is going to drop on Netflix but the Duffer Brothers did give us this yesterday.
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It's Guinea Pig Appreciation Day...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 8:44 AM
and World Snake Day! Do they both make good pets? Depends who you ask. Let's ask the folks at Heiskell's Feed Depot.
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Celebrating Our "Hero" Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 8:40 AM
Leon Lucas is our Blankenship HVACR Inc. #MySouthValleyHero of The Month for June. Why? Let's find out!
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Now That's A Lot Of Babies Right There
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:13 AM
Visalia Firefighter Jordan Howard and his wife Cassidy explain the department's recent "baby boom."
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Pride Month In The South Valley
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:17 AM
We're getting the local lowdown on Pride Month from Brian Poth and Nick Vargas from The Source in Visalia.
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The Visalia Fire Dept. Has "Baby Fever"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:00 AM
"Baby Fever" has gripped the Visalia Fire Department with 15 little ones born in the past 12 months. WOW!
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... But Did Anybody Laugh?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, June 21, 2024 at 8:10 AM
Mike Pesto did a little stand-up comedy at Valley Strong Ballpark recently. How did it go? Check it out for yourself.
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Putting A Stop To Elder Abuse
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:17 AM
What is "ender abuse" and what can we do about it? Let's find out from Tulare County District Attorney, Tim Ward.
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"Lost In Tomorrow," Now Streaming
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:59 AM
This is the movie Mike Pesto and his whole family appeared in. It's streaming on AppleTV+ and Prime. Here's the trailer.
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A Beloved Landmark Has Returned
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 10, 2024 at 8:33 AM
... but fundraising efforts for it (and other murals) continue. How can we help? Let's find out from someone who knows!
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Pat Sajak Says "Goodbye" To Wheel
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 10, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Friday was Pat Sajak's last day hosting Wheel of Fortune but, as you can imagine, he had a few things to say before he left.
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Vanna's "Farewell" To Pat Sajak
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:24 AM
As Pat Sajak says goodbye to Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White takes a few moments to explain what he has meant to her.
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She Went Down In A "Blaze Of Glory"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Kelly Clarkson recently TRIED singing Bon Jovi's "Blaze Of Glory" and... well... you need to see (and hear) this for yourself.
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Celebrating Our "Hero" Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, June 3, 2024 at 7:55 AM
Gabriel Cruz is our Blankenship HVACR Inc. #MySouthValleyHero of The Month for May. You have to hear his story!
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First Teaser Trailer For "Moana 2"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Here's our first look at "Moana 2," in theaters this November. Check it out and let us know what you think of it.
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Just Don't Say His Name Three Times
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:35 PM
The first official trailer for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" has dropped and it looks really good. What do you think?
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Have You Ever Heard Of C-V-C-C?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:54 AM
So, what is Central Valley Compassion Coalition? Let's find out from it's president and co-founder, George Watson.
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Celebrating Our "Hero" Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Rosalinda Alexander is our Blankenship HVACR Inc. #MySouthValleyHero of The Month for April.
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It's "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Christian Araujo plays "Quasimodo" in Visalia Players at The Ice House's production -- and he's really good!
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A.J. Fox Predicts This Summer's Weather
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, May 6, 2024 at 8:51 AM
El NiƱo is dissipating. What is that going to mean for us this summer here in the valley? Let's find out from KSEE24's A.J. Fox.
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What's Going On At Mooney Grove?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Thanks to Amy Shuklian and Albert Cendejas for the time they spent talking with us about Mooney Grove Park.
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His Was A Life Worth Celebrating
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, April 29, 2024 at 8:34 AM
Jamie Espinoza's Celebration of Life is today. Let's find out more about it, and him, from his sister, Alexandra Romero.
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Our "My South Valley Hero" Of The Day
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 8:58 AM
Thanks to a call from Erin Vogel Thursday morning, we have our Blankenship HVACR Inc. My South Valley Hero.
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It's "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:50 AM
Kelly Ventura directs Visalia Players at The House's production of a classic. Let's find out a little more about it.
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Are You Ready For "The Bon Jovi Story?"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM
"Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" debuts this week. Check out the trailer! Are you going to stream it?
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Talking Central Valley Honor Flight
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Sam Logan & John Coffey... two veterans from Visalia... are on board CVHF #28. Here's what they're saying about it.