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, November 15, 2024 at 8:31 AM
What's worth watching... streaming or otherwise... the next few days? Here are a few suggestions for you. Enjoy!
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Here's What's Going On This Weekend
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Let's catch up with Donna Orozco with the Visalia Times Delta to find out what's happening in The South Valley.
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Talking With Actor, Comedian Paul Reiser
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Paul Reiser has been rather busy. Other than "Stranger Things," what else has he been up to? Let's find out!
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Time For Pesto's Puppies -- WOOF
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:33 AM
We're talking with Candace Harrington with Animal Services about "Helena," this week's adoptable best friend.
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#MySouthValleyHero For November 12th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Last year, Terry Sayre became Tulare's first female Mayor in 25 years. She's a hero to many. But who's her hero? Hmm.
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How About That Dust Storm Monday
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 5:26 AM
The dust storm that blew through the valley yesterday ended up causing quite a bit of damage. See for yourself.
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#MySouthValleyHero For November 5th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 7:20 AM
Captain Shawn P. O'Connor has been in command at NAS Lemoore since May 12, 2023. Who is his "hero?" Let's find out!
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Time For The "Race Against Hunger"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:24 AM
We're talking with Mary Jane Jennings, Executive Director and CFO of Visalia Emergency Aid, about this year's "race."
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Quincy Jones, Gone At The Age Of 91
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, November 4, 2024 at 6:43 AM
"Music is sacred to me." "Melody is God's voice." The immortal words of Quincy Jones. He will truly be missed.
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 31st
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 7:19 AM
He has been a huge part of the South Valley music scene for years now but who is Rudy Parris' "hero?" Time to find out!
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2024 Cowhide Battle Of The Bands
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:47 PM
What went down at this year’s Cowhide “Battle Of The Bands” between Mt. Whitney and Redwood? Well…
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Alfred Hitchcock Comes To Visalia
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:50 AM
Alfred Hitchcock brought "The 39 Steps" to the big screen but Visalia Players bring it to The Ice House this weekend.
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 24th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6:48 AM
Mal Lockwood is making his directorial debut at The Ice House in Visalia this weekend but who's his "hero?" Hmm!
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Here's What NOT To Do To Sea Lions
Posted by Mike Pesto at Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:50 AM
We're all intrigued by Sea Lions when we see them on our trips to the coast, so don't treat them like this guy did.
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 22nd
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Diane Phakonekham is the President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California and her "hero" is...
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 17th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:46 AM
Candace Harrington is the Animal Services Manager at Visalia's Animal Care Center. Who's her "hero?" Hmm!
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 15th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 8:31 AM
Mike O'Neil drives you home every day... 3PM to 7PM... on The New MY97.5 but who is his "hero?" Let's find out!
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 10th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Jennifer Grant takes great care of you every day... 10AM to 3PM... on MY97.5 but who is her #MySouthValleyHero? Hmm!
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 8th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 7:41 AM
Rosalinda Verde Alexander is the Executive Director & Founder of Green Rose Productions and her #MySouthValleyHero is...
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 3rd
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Christopher Staub is the President & C.E.O of Central California Blood Center and his #MySouthValleyHero is...
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#MySouthValleyHero For October 1st
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 6:59 AM
Paul Loeffler has been intimately involved with Central Valley Honor Flight for years now. Who is his "hero?" Let's find out!
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The Truth About "Human Trafficking"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 8:36 AM
We're getting the answers to our questions about "human trafficking" from Tulare County District Attorney, Tim Ward.
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Talking Central Valley Honor Flight
Posted by Mike Pesto at Monday, September 23, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Thanks to Paul Loeffler, with Central Valley Honor Flight, for the time talking about the most recent flight to DC.
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#MySouthValleyHero For September 19th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:46 AM
James Houston is the lead singer of No Stringz Attached. Who's his #MySouthVallleyHero? Let's find out!
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"Live From The Other Side"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:21 AM
Tyler Henry... the Hollywood Medium From Hanford... talks about his new LIVE series on Netflix and proves his abilities.
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#MySouthValleyHero For September 17th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 7:00 AM
This coming Friday GENfm, with Kevin Esquivel, is performing at Vossler Farms. Who is Kevin's "hero?" Let's find out!
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So Now It's, "We QUILT This City?"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Starship's hit, "We Built This City," is now being used by Quilted Northern Bathroom Tissue as a jingle? Yeah, it is!
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#MySouthValleyHero For September 12th
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:03 AM
This time around, we're catching up with Visalia Mayor Brian Poochigian to find out who his #MySouthValleyHero is.
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It's Paul De Lisle, From Smash Mouth
Posted by Mike Pesto at Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 AM
What's up with Smash Mouth this summer? Don't they have a new song? Let's find out from their bassist, Paul De Lisle.
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"Root, Root, Root For The Rawhide"
Posted by Mike Pesto at Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM
If this doesn't get you psyched up for Visalia Rawhide playoff baseball at Valley Strong Ballpark, nothing will.
