Fresno, CA is a vibrant city located in California’s San Joaquin Valley. It is the fifth largest city in the state and has been called “the Gateway to the Sierras.” Fresno is known for its cultural diversity and large agricultural industry. There are plenty of things to do here, such as visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens or exploring Old Town Clovis. Notable events that take place in Fresno include the Big Fresno Fair, which celebrates local culture with rides, concerts, food trucks and more.
Reviewers have generally good things to say about Fresno, CA. Visitors praise its vibrant atmosphere and laid-back vibe; it's easy to find an enjoyable activity or two here. The city also offers great dining options as well as outdoor activities like hiking, camping, biking and fishing. When it comes to nightlife, there are plenty of bars and clubs that offer something for everyone. Overall, many reviewers rate their experience in Fresno highly and consider it a great destination for both locals and visitors alike.
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Fresno - 9/7/2013
I think this place is pretty, but not every part but we have to try to make it
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Fresno - Pro's and Cons - 8/26/2013
I was born and raised here in Fresno, and am 52 years old. I grew up in a higher end part of town, so my opinion is a bit skewed (at least as it relates to that time period). I enjoyed growing up here. The climate is mild, but we all complain of the hot summers. There can be ten days in a row of temps over 100 degrees, several times during summer. Don't be fooled - a swamp cooler will NOT cut it. Growing up, people left their doors unlocked. Not so now. There is a lot of theft, so you had best have a burglar alarm. There is also a lot of car theft and breakins, so you best use your garage for what it is intended - for CARS. The jails are a revolving door for thiefs, so they can be in for car theft and back on the street in 24 hours to continue doing the same. There is a lot of reverse discrimination. White people are the minority now, and many businesses (especially banks) cater to the Hispanics. You can walk into a bank and all you hear is Spanish being spoken. If you
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Fresno-much better than some reviews - 3/14/2013
I moved up here to Fresno because I could buy a great Craftsman bungalow for less than half of what I got for my old bungalow in L.A. and in a much better neighborhood than my old LA place. (I had a dear friend already up here, which was the only reason I even THOUGHT of checking out the Fresno MLS, and WHAT a happy surprise!) The Tower District where I live is great. I suspect that in the past it was slummy, but is now quite gentrified and is a major center for the arts. The cultural life of the Tower includes the yearly Rogues' Festival, once-monthly art hops where people can visit the newest exhibits at local galleries. There is also a yearly Gay Pride parade for those who are into that. The Tower Theater runs some interesting films not of mainstream. There are at least three neighborhood galleries in my general area (NOT snooty North Fresno!) and a number of other galleries on Olive Ave, a main drag in the Tower. Getting into the art scene as an artist is reasonably easy.
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Fresno, only getting better - 2/15/2013
Having lived here 19 years, and spent my entire childhood in Fresno Area schools, I can say that Fresno is not perfect and does have quite a few negatives--but what city doesn't?
The key to Fresno is not the broad area of town you live in, but the community you become a part of. Fresno has been growing quite rapidly but has maintained that small-town quality of community. People care about each other here, help each other out, and really make this feel like home, something a lot of big metropolises lack.
The weather is fantastic. People in Fresno love to complain about it but for the majority of Americans, it's almost perfect. Hot summers, yes but most houses and cars are fully loaded with ac. And winters, no snow, no freezing temperatures--it's a breeze.
One of the most common criticisms I hear is crime. The truth is, most crime in Fresno is not committed against random people--but is gang related. When it comes to middle-class or upper-income
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moving to cali - 12/12/2012
My husband is considering a job transfer to california. The open areas for us to choose from are are Fresno, and the bay areas. We can do a suburb of Fresno. We were looking at Lemoore but the negative reviews have me worried. Can someone suggest a better area? We are from the Midwest and are sick of winter. We also have 3 kids and need a good school system. We love outdoor activities in warm weather of course. any advice will be
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Crime - 8/3/2012
Fresno California is one of the top rated crime cities in the nation. We have the bulldogs, the bloods, and the crips, plus a host of smaller gangs. We have several murders per week. I would not recommend this city for
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Fresno, CA Not So Great - 9/29/2011
I lived in Fresno, CA 26 years of my life and have finally decided to move out of this not so good place. I have experience lots of change in the last 10 years here in Fresno. The climate is great during autume(2 months/12 months). Winter is cold, Spring full of allergies, Summer feels like a microwave. Although Fresno, CA is only 2.5 hours to the nice California beaches and 3 hours to the great Sierra Summit. Fresno, Ca is an empty city full people who seems like the are trap in a quicksand where the longer they stay the harder it is to get out. Lots of people in Fresno are farmers and people who have low education and low income. Don't get me wrong Fresno have doctors, lawyers, Accountants, biochemist, engineer, Farmers, and business men that makes millions a year. I have always wanted to leave Fresno when I was going to college now that I have been out I am taking a trip out of fresno and hoping not to look back. I love my cars and everytime I wash my cars and leave it on
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Fresno - 6/25/2011
When I first moved here in 1965 (I was 5 at the time) Fresno was a great place to live. The city has grown enormously and is no longer the kind of place I'd recommend. The huge influx of illegal immigrants, has changed this once vibrant city into a good place to leave. Crime is high, people have become rude, and there are a huge number of people (not only immigrants) who have no desire to do anything but use the system for a free ride. This is not unique to Fresno, it's a statewide problem.
When I was a kid everyone got along regardless of race or color. But now it seems to have changed.
Fresno has great potential. The weather here is very hot in the summer but the winters are very mild. It is within driving distance of mountains, lakes, ocean, Yosemite and Kings Canyon National Parks, and Los Angeles and San Francisco.
It could be a really great place, but there a lot that needs to be improved. I'm looking to move
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THE RACIST CITY FRESNO - 11/21/2010
YOU TO THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH.THIS CITY IS REALLY RACIST.IT FILL'S LIKE A DAMN SLAVE MOVIE.EITHER YOUR RICH OR YOUR POOR. THE KLUE KLUX KLAN RESIDES IN THIS VALLEY IVE LIVED HERE WELL OVER 20 YEARS.I LIVED IN THE BAY AREA AS AN ADULT FOR 15 YEARS IVE BEEN BACK HOME IN THE VALLEY FOR 5 YEARS NOTHING HAS CHANGE. EDUCATED FOLKS EXCEPTING LOW WAGES AND CANT SEEM TO GET AHEAD. BUSINESS OWNERS TREATING GOOD PEOPLE LIKE CRAP!! THE WAGES REMAINING AT A HOLT.
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