Fresno Trade Schools

Continuing our education focus, we've added pages on:

1) How to become a Licensed Contractor - education and licensing requirements in California; schools that can help you obtain your contractor's license are discussed.

2) How to become a Real Estate Appraiser - what are the duties of a real estate appraiser? What is the average salary of a real estate appraiser? Licensing and education requirements are also discussed. Also check out the real estate appraiser schools.

3) How to become a Real Estate Agent - Licensing and education requirements, What is a Realtor?, What is a real estate agent's salary? What are some of the real estate schools?

4) How to become a Medical Assistant - this is one of the fastest growing jobs in California and in the nation! Find out the education and licensing requirements in California. To stand out among the crowd, find out how to become a certified medical assistant. We've also included Fresno schools that offer medical assistant programs.

5) How to become a Truck Driver - Licensing requirements in California, Fresno schools that offer training to become a truck driver are discussed.

Fresno and Bierocks

Have you ever had a bierock? It is good...

If you're wondering - What is a bierock? Well, it is a baked bun filled with beef, onion and cabbage as the main ingredients.

In Fresno, one of the places you can get bierocks is at Lauck's Bakery.

They have 3 types - regular, mildly spicy and spicy with Jalapenos.

Reviews of Lauck's Bakery and another bakery in Fresno, La Boulangerie, have been posted. Do check them out along with pictures of bierocks at our Fresno Bakery page.

Fresno Hub updates

We've been working at the website, creating many new pages of relevant information.

If you're thinking of starting a new career or switching careers (tired of working with the monkeys?), do check out our website.

We've added information on:
- Beauty Schools - What does it take to be a cosmetologist, esthetician or manicurist? What are the licensing requirements in California? What is the average salary of a cosmetologist? What schools are in Fresno?

- Culinary Schools - Thinking of becoming a chef or cook? What are the requirements? What is the difference between a chef and cook? What schools are there that teaches the cooking trade? What is the average salary of a chef or cook?

- Home Inspection Schools - Are there any licensing requirements to be a home inpsector in California? What are the duties of a home inspector? What schools offer home inspection training?

Fresno Shopping - Fresno Riverpark Shopping centers

Have you been looking for the Riverpark shopping center maps?

Well, we've posted the list of stores and maps of the Riverpark shopping area which actually consists of 7 different shopping complexes:

1) Riverpark Plaza (In-N-Out Burgers, Krispy Kreme, etc.)

2) Shops at Riverpark (Edwards 22-screen movie theater, Johnny Rockets, Borders Books, Costplus World Market, Macaroni Grill, etc.)

3) Riverpark Marketplace (Target, Office Max, Old Navy, Linens N Things, etc.)

4) Riverpark Crossing (Pier 1 Imports, Bed Bath and Beyond, Sportmart, etc.)

5) Universal Park (Lowe's, Red Robin, Sam's Club, etc.)

6) Villagio (Barnes and Noble, Nordstrom Rack, Shoe Pavilion, California Pizza Kitchen, Elephant Bar and Grill, etc.)

7) The Centrum (Sprint PCS, Port of Subs, Miyako Japanese Restaurant, etc.)

Please do check out our Fresno Shopping page for more info and maps of the Riverpark shopping centers.

Dining in Fresno on Valentine's Day

It's Valentine's Day! If you're still wondering where to treat your Valentine for dinner, here are some really great restaurants in Fresno you should consider:

1) Senses World Cuisine - they serve delicious tapas. Opened late last year, they are located in the Tower district in Fresno on Van Ness Ave.

2) Campagnia - Food inspiration comes from the Campagnia region in Italy but you'll find plenty of choices here. I consider the menu here more Californian cuisine. Located in NE Fresno by Champlain/Perrin.

3) 609 Grille - small restaurant that serves big flavors. Again, you will find a variety of options here from steak to pasta. Located in the Tower district on Olive Ave.

4) Parma Restaurant - Amazing Italian restaurant in NW Fresno at Herndon/Marks. Probably the most authentic Italian restaurant you'll find in Fresno/Central Valley.

5) Max's Bistro and Bakery - French-Californian cuisine, located in NW Fresno at Bullard/West.

Here are 2 other Fresno restaurants you should consider that we have not reviewed:
The Ripe Tomato - French cuisine in Fig Garden Village

Slates - Located in NE Fresno at Alluvial/Fresno in the Palatine Building. I think you'll find a variety of options on the menu here.

Fresno restaurant - Campagnia

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Campagnia again with some friends. We went for Campagnia's Sunday Champagne Brunch Buffet. I've posted the review at our Fresno Fine Dining restaurant page.

2005 Mardi Gras Parade in Tower District, Fresno

The 2005 Mardi Gras parade at the Tower district, Fresno, yesterday was great fun. There were pirates, cyclists, bikers, musicians, dancers, etc. Beads, candy and even teddy bears were thrown from the parade participants to the spectators. Everybody especially the kids had a great time. In case you missed it, here are some pictures:


security

olive ave

mardi gras vendor

dancing pirates

mardi gras cyclists

pirate kings

dancing pixie

antique car

mardi gras musicians

mardi gras biker

mardi gras bug

mardi gras dog

Mardi Gras Parade in Fresno this Sunday

The Mardi Gras parade will be held this Sunday in Fresno at the Tower District. Parade starts at 1PM on Olive Avenue, from Fruit to Wishon Ave. For more info, call 559.497.8362.

Some Tower district restaurants such as Sequoia Brewing Company will be having some specials for Superbowl Sunday so watch the parade, then hang out and watch Superbowl at the restaurants.

Fresno Home and Garden show - Mark your calendar!

The Fresno Home and Garden show will be on March 4,5 and 6 (Friday-Sunday) this year. This is a great show for the whole family.

Last year, we had the pleasure of seeing Paul James of HGTV's Gardening by the Yard and Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook at the show. They were both highly informative and entertaining.

There are plenty of exhibits, seminars and even a pet center to keep the whole family entertained for the day. Of course, there's also the irresistible fairgrounds food.

Mark the dates on your calendar....