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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Wondering What To Watch? Well...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, March 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
What's worth watching... streaming or otherwise... the next few days? Here are a few suggestions for you. Enjoy!
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Meet State Senator Shannon Grove
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What's going on in Sacramento that we need to be aware of and who are Senator Grove's heroes? Let's find out!
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Time For Pesto's Puppies -- WOOF
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We're talking with Candace Harrington, from Visalia Animal Services, about 3 puppies that are up for adoption this week.
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The New "Voice" Of The Visalia Rawhide
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Griffin Epstein is the new voice of the Visalia Rawhide. What's happening with the team this year? Let's find out!
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April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
... but we're getting ready for it a little early by talking with Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward. Give him a listen!
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Tornado Warnings Here In The Valley?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
We had some pretty wild weather here in the valley St. Patrick's Day. Two funnel clouds were spotted. Check it out!
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#MySouthValleyHero For March 11th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Christine Hayes is the new President & CEO of Central California Blood Center. Who are her "heroes?" Let's find out!
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#MySouthValleyHero For March 6th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Skyler Moore is Farmersville Fire Department's Firefighter of The Year. He's a hero! Who are his heroes? Let's find out!
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Warren Armstrong, From ABC30
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Warren Armstrong has been with ABC30 for 25 years. You know he has some stores to tell. Let's hear a few of them...
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"Steel Magnolias" Is On Stage In Visalia
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Visalia Players at The Ice House presents "Steel Magnolias." Let's find out more from its director, Velva Hampson.
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Where Are The Cheapest Eggs
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Where can you find the cheapest eggs in Tulare? We did the work so you didn’t have to. Here’s what we uncovered…
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#MySouthValleyHero For February 25th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Velva Hampson has been an integral part of Visalia Players at The Ice House For years. Who are her heroes? Well...
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So, Who Still Has Christmas Up?
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:30 AM
If anyone does, this one's for them. For goodness sake! Christmas is over!! At least stop turning them on every night.
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#MySouthValleyHero For February 13th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Virgil Green, a graduate of Tulare Union, won a Super Bowl ring with the Denver Broncos. Let's find out who his heroes are.
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Are You Familiar With "Visit Visalia?"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:45 AM
If not... well... let's find out more about them, and what they do, from Suzanne Bianco with Visit Visalia and VisitVisalia.com.
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It's The First Trailer For "Fantastic 4"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"Fantastic 4: First Steps" will be in theaters July 25th but Marvel Studios hadn't released a trailer for it, until now.
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#MySouthValleyHero for January 30th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Greg Meister is the Mayor of Porterville. Who would he say his #MySouthValleyHero is? He actually thought of thee!
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#MySouthValleyHero For January 21st
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Jake Castello has been Porterville's Police Chief for four years now. Let's find out who his #MySouthValleyHero is.
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#MySouthValleyHero For January 14th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Porterville Fire Chief Brian Cogburn gives us an update on Porterville firefighters in SoCal and tells us about his "hero."
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Helping Those In Southern California
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, January 10, 2025 at 7:56 AM
What can we do to help? We're finding out from Michael Flood, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
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Getting to Know Tulare's New Mayor
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Patrick Isherwood was sworn in as Tulare's new mayor last month. What are his priorities as mayor? Let's find out!
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"It Was Colder Than I Thought It'd Be"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Mike Pesto and his son, Anthony, took the Polar Bear Plunge New Year's Eve and instantly regretted it. LOL
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Check Out The Fresno State Band
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:30 AM
If you missed seeing the Fresno State Marching Band In This Year's Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, check it out here.
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Time For Pesto's Puppies -- WOOF
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:51 PM
We're talking with Candace Harrington, with Animal Services, about "Poppy;" this week's adoptable best friend.
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The Mission Of Toys For Tots Visalia Is...
Posted by Mike Pesto at Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:40 PM
What is the mission... the goal if you will... of Toys For Tots Visalia and how can you help? Let's find out from Lori Charles.
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Don't Drink & Drive This Holiday Season
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:15 AM
Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward walks us through what will happen if you get caught drinking and driving.
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The Mash-Up You Never Saw Coming
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:10 AM
What would it sound like if Mariah Carey & Cartman, from South Park, sang "All I Want For Christmas Is You" as a duet?
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#MySouthValleyHero For December 12th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Ron Holman has been the photographer for the Visalia Times Delta for years but who's his "hero." Time to find out!
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#MySouthValleyHero For December 5th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Venita Jourdan has been involved with Ann's Kids For Christmas for years now. Who is her "hero?" Let's find out!