Sanger

Mar 2024 30

Great Food Search: Ham and/or Eggs for Easter?

Contributors, Food Fun, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

Spring is here, and so is Easter. What foods could I feature for The Great Food Search? I thought about it, and the first thing that came to mind was an Easter Ham. The second thing I thought of was the Easter Egg. Then in a flash of insight, BAM! Sandwiches! There are sandwiches with ham, and there are sandwiches with egg. Of course, the path to figuring out the theme of this GFS was a bit more torturous than that, but “On with the Show!”

Mar 2024 16

Fresno Bully Rescue: Rusty

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Terese Shaw

Returning a dog to Fresno Bully Rescue is something that we don't hear about often. This may be because there are feelings of guilt or the returning adopters are criticized by friends, neighbors, or even family members. But dogs get returned often and sometimes it's for the best. The scenarios when thinking about returning a dog are endless, and it's nobody's business to judge. With that being said, let's talk about a good boy, Rusty, that's been returned twice.

Feb 2024 10

True to Taste: Unveiling the Authentic Flavors of True Teriyaki

2024 Articles, Food Fun, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

In the heart of Sanger, California, a new culinary gem has emerged, offering a refreshing take on Japanese cuisine. True Teriyaki is more than just a restaurant, it's a testament to simplicity, tradition, and community.

Jan 2024 27

Food Search 2023 Wrap Up

2024 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

2023 was quite a year for The Great Food Search, reviewing 34 different eateries. Here’s a top five.

Jan 2024 20

Fresno Bully Rescue: Rosco

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Becky Holly

We all know one or want to be one. That special someone who is older in age but so vibrant and energetic we wonder how they do it! We have one such amazing soul at Fresno Bully Rescue and his name is Roscoe. Roscoe is approximately 8 years old with a huge heart mixed with the personality, exuberance, humor and affection of a puppy.

Dec 2023 23

Great Food Search: Leftovers 2023!

2023 Articles, Food Fun, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

You know how sometimes you have really good food, but you don’t finish it, so you have a refrigerator full of leftovers? Food reviewers can have a version of that. Maybe you come across a great restaurant, but it doesn’t fit the theme you had planned for that month, so the pictures sit in your phone until you can’t quite remember what you ate or where it was. That happened to me this year, so I present—LEFTOVERS 2023!

Oct 2023 14

Sunflower Farm Stand: Your Central Valley Destination for Fun-Filled, Fall Activities

2023 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Food Fun, Molly Eide Marquez

by Molly Eide Marquez

When it comes to enjoying the vibrant beauty and delightful activities of the fall season in California's Central Valley, Sunflower Farm Stand in Sanger, CA, is your go-to destination. This family-owned farm, now in its third generation of operation, has not only been a source of fresh produce but has also evolved into an autumn wonderland with an array of exciting attractions. In a recent interview with owner/operator Michael Strambi, he shared the farm's journey and highlighted the fun fall activities that await visitors this season.

Sep 2023 23

Fresno Bully Rescue: The Bully BOO Walk & Shania

2023 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Terese Shaw

The very first Bully Walk event took place in 2010. After an overwhelming show of support, it quickly became a popular community event. The Bully Walk is an annual fundraiser that takes place at Woodward Park, Fresno CA - benefiting the Fresno Bully Rescue. FBR is a no-kill, breed-specific animal shelter and rescue, dedicated to rescuing bully breed dogs.

Aug 2023 26

The Great Food Search: My Salad Days

2023 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, The Great Food Search

by Terrance McArthur

Sometimes, I hanker for a rare steak. Other days, I long for salmon. In the summer, a salad sounds like a really good idea. Yes, summers are My Salad Days.

Aug 2023 26

Slain on Lovers Lane: The Century-Old Double Murder of Jazz-Age Lovebirds, Part 2

2023 Articles, Hometown History, Mysteryrat's Maze, Sarah Peterson-Camacho

by Sarah Peterson-Camacho

Cradling the rose quartz pendulum in the palm of my hand, I gingerly picked my way across the dusty, uneven terrain of Sanger’s Bethel Cemetery, my darting eyes peeled for gopher holes. It was a beautiful day for a séance in a deserted country graveyard: a breezy, cloudless summer afternoon, unseasonably cool for the middle of a Central California July. And yet my palm was sweaty, sticking to the pendulum, and I felt oddly self-conscious.