Articles by Year

Dec 2024 14

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno: Savannah

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Debbie Crisp

First, we at the Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno wish to give a great big thank you to all of our wonderful supporters! November 3, 2024, was our 14th anniversary as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Since we began, we have rescued close to 3,000 dogs from neglect, abuse, and abandonment! This would not be possible without our dedicated donors, fosters, adopters, and volunteers. To date in 2024, we took in 187 dogs, and we finalized 192 adoptions!

Dec 2024 14

Popular New Coffee Roaster In Selma Begins Its Maiden Voyage

2024 Articles, Food Fun

by Chelsea Jones

“It really is a maiden voyage,” sums up my conversation with Robert and Irene Vasquez about their newly opened Selma coffee shop, Maiden Voyage Coffee Roasters. They have brought downtown Selma its first specialty coffee shop, and their flavorful house-roasted coffees have definitely set a new standard in the Valley coffee scene. I met recently with them to get the low-down on their story, on their tasty menu, and on what they plan on doing next.

Dec 2024 14

Sleep in Heavenly Pizza By Mindy Quigley: Review/Giveaway/Recipe

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Food Fun, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Cynthia Chow
& Mindy Quigley

Despite Delilah O’Leary’s vow to never again cater an event offsite after a rather traumatizing murder, the money to provide a variety of noshes for Adrian and Daffi Hoffman’s Chrismukkah house party was just too good to resist. So that’s why Delilah & Son pizzeria is at one of the glitziest properties in Geneva Bay’s resort when one of the guests seems to go missing, only to be found later buried in the middle of the town’s snowman building contest.

Dec 2024 14

I’ll Be Home For Mischief Jacqueline Frost: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Tracy Condie

by Tracy Condie

It is Christmas time in the iconic town of Mistletoe as the residents prepare to celebrate their 150th anniversary and attempt to make a one-thousand-three-hundred-and-eight pound and eight-ounces gingerbread man to break the Guinness World Record. I bet you will never guess where the body drop takes place.

Dec 2024 14

Death at a Scottish Christmas By Lucy Connelly: Review/Giveaway/Interview

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze, Tracy Condie

by Tracy Condie

It is Christmas time on Sea Isle, one of the Scottish Islands, and Doctor Emilia McRoy is off for the entire month. Em hasn’t had Christmas off in years much less an entire month. What is she going to do to keep busy? Thank goodness Mara, best friend and manager of the Pig & Whistle, has plenty for Em to do in the way of festivities. Jasper, friend and owner of a local bakery, says that December is an entire month of cultural events, and after all, Scots love a party.

Dec 2024 14

Deck the Halls with Cookies and Cheer: A Festive Cookie Exchange to Sweeten Your Season

2024 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Community, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

Get ready to unwrap a new holiday tradition that promises a mix of festive cheer, community connection, and delectable treats! The Foundry Cooperative is hosting its much-anticipated Christmas Cookie Exchange, and it’s the perfect excuse to don your holiday sweater, fire up the oven, and share the season’s sweetest delights with fellow cookie enthusiasts.

Dec 2024 13

Navigating Career Growth in K-12 and Postsecondary Education

2024 Articles, Community

by Staff

The path to career growth in education can be both exciting and challenging. Educators often feel a strong desire to make a greater impact, whether it’s in the classroom, through leadership roles, or by influencing policy. However, navigating this path requires strategic planning and continuous effort.

Dec 2024 13

Top Tips for Managing Stress and Improving Mental Health

2024 Articles, Mental Health

by Staff

Stress is a common experience in modern life, affecting individuals across all age groups and professions. If not addressed effectively, it can lead to a variety of mental health challenges. Building a strong foundation in understanding mental health and stress management techniques is essential for personal and professional growth.

Dec 2024 11

CMT Delivers a Heartwarming Production of Annie Jr.

2024 Articles, Molly Eide Marquez, Theatre

by Molly Eide Marquez

The sun truly came out at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium with Children’s Musical Theaterworks’ (CMT) delightful production of Annie Jr., running from December 6–15, 2024. Based on the beloved comic strip Little Orphan Annie, this pint-sized adaptation of the Broadway classic is perfect for audiences young and old. Clocking in at a brisk and efficient runtime of just over an hour, the production is a masterclass in how to condense a timeless tale while keeping all its heart, humor, and hope intact.

Dec 2024 11

In the Garden of Still Waters Chasm

2024 Articles, Mysteryrat's Maze

by Patricia Crisafulli

I could picture her so clearly—wavy gray hair worn long, a softly gathered skirt, face and hands tanned by being outside, and a calm expression that revealed a glint of steel in her nature. And so Lucinda Nanz, an important character in my mystery novel The Secrets of Still Waters Chasm came to be: gardener, herbalist, green witch. With every layer that revealed itself, I needed to dig deeper into Lucinda and the garden that defined her.