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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My South Valley Hero Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 7:22 AM
Thanks to Blankenship HVACR Inc. for recognizing out hero of the month for September: Fire Captain Nick Branch.
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The 1st Version Of "Livin' On A Prayer"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, October 2, 2023 at 8:07 AM
The "take" of Bon Jovi's "Linin' On A Prayer" we play on MY97.5 wasn't the first one they recorded. This one is.
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"Deal Or No Deal" Is Back, With A Twist
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:00 AM
If "Deal Or No Deal" had an affair with "Survivor," this is probably what we'd get as an result. But are you going to watch it?
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Knott's Berry Farm ROASTS Disneyland
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 6:24 AM
Remember when Disneyland's Fantasmic! dragon caught on fire earlier this year? Knott's Berry Farm does!
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On Nat'l Compliance Officer Day...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:00 AM
when Richard "Kiki" Torres Jr. is your Compliance Officer, you have "no problems with compliance" at work. LOL
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Dolly Parton's Done It Again
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, September 25, 2023 at 6:23 AM
Dolly Parton just dropped another song off her album, "Rockstar." Check out her cover of 4 Non Blonds, "What's Up."
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Was The Craze Really This Crazy
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 8:10 AM
If you loved Cabbage Patch Kids and just had to have one growing up, this may just shake you to your core.
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Who Let THESE "Dogs" Out? Woof!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:41 AM
Some 1,000 people or so, who prefer to be recognized as non-human canines, gathered in Berlin recently. Bow WOW!
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Jennifer Garner Has A Heart Of Gold...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:55 AM
but some have suggested this act of generosity was actually just a publicity stunt. Take a look! What do you think?
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Here It Is! New Music From *NSYNC!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, September 15, 2023 at 5:40 AM
*NSYNC's new song, from the movie "Trolls Band Together," comes out September 29th. Here's a little taste of it.
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Remembering Our Veterans After 9/11
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7:29 AM
Central Valley Honor Fight is in our nation's capital this week. Let's find out how things are going for them.
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Visalia Has Earned Some Accolades
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Visalia has just been named "a top destination for neurodiverse travelers." What does that mean? Let's find out!
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My South Valley Hero Of The Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 6:50 AM
Thanks to Blankenship HVACR Inc. for helping us recognize our My South Valley Hero of the month for August: Jessie Munoz.
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Is That A UFO Flying Over Fresno
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, September 4, 2023 at 8:38 AM
A orb-like object was seen flying in the sky over Fresno during a FOX26 newscast last week. What do you think it is?
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Song Hasn't Been Heard In 46 Years
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Back in 1977, Fleetwood Mac recorded this version of "Go Your Own Way" LIVE at The Forum in Los Angeles.
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Have You Heard Of "Keepy Uppy"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Move over baseball, basketball and football! There's a new sport in town. Get ready for Major League Keepy Uppy.
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A Blast From The Past On #SlinkyDay
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 6:52 AM
You must be of a certain age to remember this? "What walks down stairs, alone or in pairs, and makes a slinkity sound."
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1970's Tulare County Fair Parade
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 12:25 PM
We're just days away from the start of this year's Tulare County Fair but are you old enough to remember this?
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Let's Get To Know Arts Consortium
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, August 28, 2023 at 12:38 PM
What is Arts Consortium and how do they promote the arts in Visalia? Let's find out from their Executive Director.
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Proof That "Shrek" Is From Fresno
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:21 AM
If you thought "Shrek" had always lived in the swamps outside Duloc, apparently, you were wrong. He's a Fresnan!
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So, What's Next After "Hilary?" Hmm!
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:33 AM
We saw what "Hilary" did but what else may be in store for us? Let's find out from KSEE24 Chief Meteorologist, AJ Fox.
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If You Love "The Office" And "Adele"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 7:01 AM
... you're REALLY going to love this! Check out "Someone Like You" sung to the instrumental theme to "The Office."
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Dolly & The Beatles Sing "Let It Be"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Only Dolly Parton could get Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr... the two surviving Beatles... together to sing with her.
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Here Comes Hurricane Hilary
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, August 18, 2023 at 8:03 AM
Hurricane Hilary looks to make landfall sometime late Sunday or, possibly, early Monday. Here's what else we know.
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It's A First For Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 10:47 AM
Something big... literally and figuratively... is about to drop (pardon the pun) at Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
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Another KO For Richard Torrez Jr.
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, August 14, 2023 at 8:14 AM
Tulare's own Richard "Kiki" Torrez Jr. made quick work of his most recent opponent in the ring. Check this out! #TKO
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And The Strike In Hollywood Rolls On
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 8:40 AM
Why are Hollywood actors and writers striking? Let's get to the bottom of it from Hollywood director, Kellen Gibbs.
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A 49ers Fan From Visalia, Livin' Large
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 8:04 AM
A die-hard 49ers fan with Down Syndrome from Visalia, who turns 50-years-old next week, got to live his dream.
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These Are The Dog Days Of Summer
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 1:12 PM
We're talking about dogs with Renee Cardoza, Executive Director of the California Service Dog Academy in Visalia.
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Is Joe Walsh Worried About AI? Well...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, July 17, 2023 at 8:26 AM
Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh doesn't seem all that concerned about losing his job to AI, for a very interesting reason.
