Fresno Flyer Vol 5 No 8

EDITOR’S NOTE

As life seems to be on the verge of re-opening into a semblance of normalcy, there is one thing from 2020 that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere: the barrage of polarizing issues in the media.

Let’s take the Mr. Potato Head (sort of) hot-button issue. Earlier this year, Hasbro announced that it would drop “Mr.” from the toy’s brand name to be more inclusive. The company’s decision reflected a change with the times and to broaden the Potato Head world. At the same time, Hasbro unveiled plans to reveal a new playset that would grant kids the freedom to create their own type of potato families – a mom and a dad, two dads, or two moms. “Mr.” and “Mrs.” would be less prominent on the packaging, but they would still be part of the Hasbro collection. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head, as characters, weren’t going anywhere.

When word hit the street, social media exploded. For some unknown reason, an entire section of the country assumed the announcement to mean that people were offended by the “Mr.” designation. Specifically, liberals were offended by anyone gendering a toy potato, and Hasbro caved under that phantom pressure. Memes galore rained down on timelines, engulfed in ‘whataboutism.’

There was no indication that Hasbro made this move because of public pressure, but those sorts of allegations spread like wildfire. People retweeted and shared the memes, vehemently

adding layers of criticism to the conversation – all based on what they read in some meme or what an influencer said on social media.

Most concerning was that every post or comment had roughly the same message, wrapped in similar language and talking points. The conversation didn’t deviate as it spread:

“You’re offended by a potato but not offended by [insert anything else]. It centered around this idea of cancel-culture, and those that shared those memes took it as truth.

Suppose your contributions to a conversation are summations of a media outlet or influencer’s talking points. Are they really your independent thoughts? A simple Google search would reveal the company’s motivation and intent behind changing its product line. If, after a quick review, you still reach the same conclusion you held before, then at least you did your due diligence in fact-checking that information. It’s when we don’t fact-check that creates problems.

Things are rarely as they seem at first glance, and every message is created with a purpose. If all we do is repeat what we hear or see without reaching our individual conclusions, we further someone else’s purpose. That purpose could be to fuel division and controversy where none existed before – to push us into a direction we wouldn’t ordinarily and voluntarily go. The direction you take should be your decision, and no one else’s.

the year of living

CONTAGIOUSLY

By Dave Fountinelle | dave@fresnoflyer.com

Shift Happens. That was the title of the April 2020 issue of The Fresno Flyer. It had been just over 30 days since COVID-19 was officially declared a pandemic in the United States. California had been under total lockdown and closure of all non-essential businesses for roughly three weeks. Everyone was scrambling to adjust to unprecedented restrictions on everything from travel to shopping. People were scared, anxious, uncertain, and looking for answers and guidance from our leadership in Washington DC and Sacramento.

Unfortunately, along with the pandemic came a campaign of inconsistent, confusing, and often dishonest information from the White House that ran contrary to CDC guidelines and recommendations. The politicization of the pandemic created a schism between federal and state governments that split along party lines. In the wake of the confusion caused by conflicting information, conspiracy theories were rampant. Wild, unsubstantiated stories about everything from sinister plots to implant mind-control devices, microchips to track our every move, DNA-altering chemicals, or even lethal toxins for population control polluted the public discourse, sewed fear and distrust among a disturbingly large segment of the population. Policy decisions about whether to enact federal mandates for masks, social distancing, and sheltering in place should have been guided by science instead of being made based on political advantages. Instead of acting in the people’s best interests, the White House appeared to be more concerned with winning re-election. What had begun as a simple plea for the people to give “two weeks to flatten the curve” snowballed into the worst public health crisis since the Spanish Flu.

In California, enforcement of regulations was inconsistent from county to county. Some counties declared an outright refusal to enforce mask and social distancing

restrictions. Compounding the situation were a series of incidents involving both Governor Gavin Newsom and Speaker Nancy Pelosi, each recorded violating protocols. The apparent hypocrisy created not just lousy PR but fueled a growing backlash against the restrictive ordinances. And all the while, infection rates, and death tolls climbed higher and faster by the day.

A year ago today, there were roughly 25,000 COVID-19 cases reported nationwide. The death toll was in the low hundreds. Today, there have been nearly 31 million cases reported and over 550,000 deaths. In California, the CDC reports that 3.68 million cases have been reported so far, with just under 60,000 dead.

However, there appears to be a light at the end of the tunnel finally. After taking office in January, President Biden announced an aggressive vaccine distribution strategy that saw over 100 million doses delivered under 60 days. From a one-day high of over 250,000 new cases reported in January of this year, the number has dropped to just over 53,000 at the end of March. There is still a long road ahead, and experts warn that a “fourth wave” spike in new cases could be coming as many states have begun lifting all Covid restrictions in opposition to CDC guidelines. Still, a roughly 80% reduction in new cases in 3 months is nothing short of incredible.

These numbers are only expected to improve as vaccine distribution expands beyond the elderly, immune-compromised, and essential workers to include more and more of the general population. At this point, the biggest obstacle to vaccine distribution isn’t meeting eligibility requirements; it’s overcoming the massive disinformation campaign fueled by conspiracy theorists on social media.

Approximately 77% of the popula-

tion now says they have or intend to receive one of the COVID vaccines currently available. However, those numbers skew along party lines. Over 83% of registered Democrats say they have or will get the vaccine, while only 56% of Republicans say the same. Opinions also vary along racial and gender lines. 61% of Black Americans say they have or will get the vaccine, and 66% of women say the same. The challenge for healthcare workers now is figuring out how to overcome these social, political, and cultural biases. Doing so would ensure that enough of the population is vaccinated to get the virus under control and finally bring the pandemic to an end.

The factors that influence a particular group or individual’s decision to get the vaccine are complex and varied. People who trust in science are 75% more likely to get the vaccine than people who don’t. Another factor is how an individual views their responsibility to the health of their community. People who felt an obligation to do what was in the best interests of their friends, family, and neighbors were 60% more likely to get the vaccine than those who felt no obligation to protect anyone’s health besides their own. Likewise, individuals who get annual flu shots were 40% more likely to get vaccinated.

So why are so many people still refusing the vaccine? According to the Pew Research Center, over 30% of Americans have said they refuse to get vaccinated against COVID. The number one reason given is concern about potential side effects. There have been some well-documented side-effects from the vaccines, most notably with the ones produced by Moderna. Namely, a condition commonly known as “Moderna arm” refers to painful redness and swelling around the injection site typically caused by administering the shot outside the recommended spot on the upper arm. Many recip-

ients have also reported flu-like symptoms, particularly after receiving the second dose. While undoubtedly annoying and inconvenient, these side effects pale in comparison to the immediate and long-term damage done by COVID-19. Still, for many who cite this concern as the reason to refuse vaccination, the potential of contracting COVID is still a safer bet than the perceived consequences of getting the shots.

A full two-thirds of Americans refusing to get the vaccine attributes their decision to a belief that the vaccines were developed too quickly, without enough testing to ensure that they’re both safe and effective enough for use. Much like the fear caused by overly sensationalized side effects “horror stories,” social media has driven much of the misinformation that has undermined public trust in the vaccine’s development and testing process. Scores of dubious “experts” have inundated the public with overly oversimplified, easily digestible YouTube videos asserting unverified or patently false claims about the vaccine - how it was developed and how it works. To their credit, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media platforms have dedicated considerable resources to identifying and removing false and misleading information about COVID-19 from their platforms. However, this policing of disinformation is seen as proof of a vast, deep-state conspiracy to hide the truth to the conspiracy theorists. And it’s this stark disconnect from reality that has created the biggest obstacle in educating the public about the vaccine.

However, the decision to get vaccinated or not isn’t determined only by whether someone trusts in science or conspiracies. Approximately 42% of Americans say they won’t get the vaccine because they don’t think

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QUESTIONS ANSWERED

By Nadine Pourier Blumenshine npbwellnesscoach@gmail.com

What are some tips for someone who struggles with being hard on themselves about all the things they SHOULD be doing?

Great question! I think we’ve all been experiencing more ‘shoulds’ this past year, especially around how we take care of ourselves. Some steps you can take:

• Check-in on the reality of your ‘shoulds.’ These are expectations, intentions, and aspirations. Are they genuinely attainable given your available time, your energy level, or your lifestyle? If not, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment, or worse, self-destructive talk.

• Tied in with the reality of your ‘shoulds,’ break down your expectations, intentions, or aspirations into smaller pieces that are genuinely manageable for you. The success you get with those bits will keep you away from your messages of inadequacy.

• When you recognize that you’re beating yourself up, pause and take a deep breath. Then, take a moment to look at what you’re feeling. Is it discouragement? Frustration? Disappointment? Resignation? Care for that feeling, just like you do for your friends or family when they feel similarly.

• Take a look at where your ‘shoulds’ stem from. Are the messages you receive from diet culture, lifestyle culture, popular/ trend culture, or friends and family influencing the look of expectations, intentions, or aspirations? What you strive to achieve is about what feels suitable for you and only you.

• How do I become a more consistent person?

Consistency is challenging to maintain simultaneously in all parts of our lives.

It’s easy for me to eat veggies several times a day(consistent). Still, I can’t maintain a regular, daily schedule(inconsistent). So choose one action in one part of your life, and start small. Let’s say you want to drink

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Benching COVID: Baseball fans return to California stadiums

By Anne Wernikoff | anne+cm@calmatters.org

Longbefore he watched the windup to the first pitch, even before he entered the Oakland Coliseum, Sergio Santillan of Hayward was already feeling emotional.

“I kinda wanna cr y. I’m just loving it,” he said, beer in hand, perched on a cement divider in the parking lot.

Last year would have been Santillan’s third year as an A’s season pass holder — but then it all came to a screeching halt. The emergence of the coronavirus pandemic triggered a California shutdown, and the season was postponed and then closed to live fans, who were replaced by cardboard cutouts.

“I was,” he said, “bitter.”

But as spring of 2021 loomed, the prospect of attending a baseball game enticed Californians. It was no coincidence that Gov. Gavin Newsom — facing a potential recall election fueled in part by dissatisfaction over pandemic restrictions — staged his annual State of the State speech

last month at a virtually vacant Dodgers Stadium, where he promised a return to at least semi-normal life.

Oakland, in Alameda County, falls in the orange tier on the state’s hierarchy and thus could have filled a venue to a third of capacity. But the smaller size of the Coliseum meant that A’s fans were limited to quarter capacity, or just over 12,000 attendees, to ensure six feet of social distancing between pods of two to four people. The Coliseum also required that all fans remain masked when not eating or drinking, and use cashless payments and ordering for concessions.

The only hiccup? The cashless payment system, which caused some friction for fans who had a hard time accessing the app.

“ We’ve been having trouble with mobile ordering,” said Darby Nastasia, her sparkly green eyeshadow and A’s mask

matching the sea of green around her. But she and her fiance, David Baker, agreed it wasn’t enough to take away from the experience, saying they were “just happy to be in this environment.” The Coliseum eventually opened beverage purchases to credit card holders.

As for the outcome, the A’s lost, to the bad boys of baseball, the Houston Astros, giving A’s fans the chance to boo the trash can bangers who cheated their way to a World Series title in 2017.

But for the most part, fans were happy to comply if it meant they could enjoy a game in person. “It’s a little different,” said Tracy resident Michael Saenz. “It’s definitely fine, but different.”

Fun Facts

Rodeo Times

1. Rodeo Clowns Were Not Always Just Entertainment. The intention behind having a rodeo clown is to keep the crowd entertained during times of delay in a rodeo event. Today’s rodeos typically have a rodeo clown, or funnyman, and separate bullfighters whose job is to help wrangle the bulls and protect the cowboys.

2. Rodeo Bullfighters Go Through Extensive Training and Put Their Lives on the Line During a Show. les in the late 4th century. A bullfighter’s job in a rodeo event is to protect the rider by diverting the attention of the bull away from the rider. This helps to give the rider enough time to safely exit the arena

3. Bull Riding Is Considered the Most Popular Rodeo Events and One of the Most Dangerous Sports in the World. The event consists of an experienced, athletic bull rider attempting to ride on the back of a bull that typically weights more than 1,500 pounds. All he or she has to do is hang on for 8 seconds, but the power and

agility of the bull is usually more than the rider can handle.

4. Horses Are Typically the Show Openers at Most Rodeos. Most events begin with a flag ceremony performed by a team of horse and rider combinations. Usually, the teams have practiced extensively and present a challenging, coordinated performance while the National Anthem plays.

5. Rodeo Organizers Invest a Lot of Time and Risk Financial Loss When Putting on an Event. The business of putting on a rodeo for the masses is an exhausting ordeal. It may even be financially debilitating if things don’t work out correctly. A rodeo promoter has to have extensive knowledge of the business and be willing to put up a lot of time and money to see their event come to fruition.

6. Bucking Bulls Featured in Professional Rodeos Are Considered Professional Athletes. In bull riding, bucking bulls are just as important as the riders that participate in the sport. They have to be well-fed and cared for in order to

be in tip-top shape for their next event. Just like the riders, the bulls are scored on their performance as well. This is how the final score is tallied; it is a combination of the rider’s score and the bull’s score.

7. Barrel Racing in Professional Rodeos Can Be a Lucrative Sport for Women. Local barrel racers who participate in small shows will typically only win enough money to help pay for their participation in the sport. Professional barrel racers have the potential to win money on a much higher scale. Hailey Kinsel won $350,699.83 in 2018, ranking first in the Pro Rodeo World Standings. Jessica Routier placed second, racking in a whopping $251,704.23. Some riders take their popularity and winnings in the sport and transform them into lucrative entrepreneurships.

more water each day. Begin with placing a glass of water next to your bed so you can drink it as soon as you wake up each morning. Once you’ve done that over a few days, the next step could be to fill a water bottle every night and set it by your car keys so you can grab it to go with you all day. After taking your water bottle for a few days, place an empty glass next to your kitchen faucet so you can grab a drink any time. Keep adding actions that support your water-drinking self. The goal is to start with something you know you can do, then build on that.

How do I find the best diet for me?

The best diet is the one that you can do. Diets typically are intended to serve a short-term purpose. If that’s what you’re looking for(lose x pounds in x days), then determine which diet most closely matches your lifestyle and food preferences. For example, a very active person matches well with a carb cycling diet, while a meat lover is a fit for a keto diet.

But, a diet may not be your answer. If you’re looking for a way to lose weight and feel healthier in general, a longer-term plan will help you do both. By making incremental changes in what and how you eat and adding more moving or exercise, you will lose weight and improve your overall health. You’ll also establish habits that you can maintain long after what any typical diet provides.

Why is having a Coach a good investment, and how can someone budget for one?

Working with a coach of any kind is a builtin commitment to yourself. You are enacting a promise to yourself that you will take more active measures to reach your goal. Coaches use their expertise to guide you in applying your strengths and skills toward effectively achieving your aspirations. Their tips and tools can become the keys that you need to attain what you’re seeking. Coaches provide an accountability partner, honest feedback, and help clients reach their goals more quickly than if they had tried on their own.

Budgeting is the first step to coaching. By committing yourself and your aspirations, you’ve decided that you’re a worthwhile investment. Budgeting means making a conscious choice to re-target discretionary expenses. If you want a weight loss coach, you can choose to stop buying sweetened coffee drinks.

Or if you want a fitness coach, you can decide to reduce the amount of money you spend eating out. Take a look at where you spend your money, and determine what expenses you must have to live (like food, shelter, transportation), then decide which of your remaining costs can be marked for hiring a coach. It’s a great way to begin to practice intentionality, a trait you’ll use during your coaching, too!

We’vedefinitely got to be some of the dumbest dummies of them all.

To think that for the past year, we believed that the straightforward and easy practice of wearing a face mask in public would be a ‘no-brainer’ policy. Believing that everyone in our community would willfully get behind the idea and enforce masks is laughable - in a sad, ironically cruel kind of way. It says a lot about our society and our concern (or lack thereof) for our fellow man.

I remember at the beginning of this Masks For Dummies (MFD) series, last year, I urged people to get ahold of the best masks they could find as fast as they could - or make their own (if need be) - and wear those masks out in public for personal protection. Today, I’m still urging the same.

And the reason hasn’t changed: we know this coronavirus is severe. Like how we quickly learned back then and know for certain now, this deadly new virus spreads from person to person by super tiny airborne particles (that we can’t see). Those particles leave the mouths of those infected during coughing or sneezing - or even just by talking - and are then effortlessly inhaled by nearby unsuspecting victims. Days later, the virus multiplies and rapidly spreads throughout the body. Soon after, hospitalization and emergency life-saving medical intervention are urgently required. Death is just around the corner in a matter of days. This coronavirus doesn’t play.

We have lost over 555,000 Americans to this unrelenting pandemic. Over 1,600 have been right here in Fresno. In previous MFD articles, I wrote about the science behind coronavirus infection and transmission. And I’ve repeatedly talked about the effectiveness of wearing masks  as a crucial mitigation tool during this emergency. The truth is, every major (and minor) health agency in the U.S. and around the world has validated the practice of mask-wearing for protection against the coronavirus. It’s a proven fact that masks work.

So, of course, I had to also talk about the crazy pushback from ‘anti-maskers’ who mock the basic idea that masks help prevent coronavirus infection and spread. These

are the same people who blatantly disregard our city ordinances and statewide mandates for public mask-wearing and purposefully terrorize our community with their maskless faces.

I say ‘terrorize’ because, in effect, that’s precisely what these offenders are doing to the rest of us who are fearful for our lives during this pandemic. We don’t want to get infected with a deadly respiratory disease just because of some stupid maskless dimwits. So, they don’t ‘believe’ in the effectiveness of masks, which apparently then gives them the ‘right’ to endanger the lives of everyone around them by not wearing one? How dumb and inconsiderate. Don’t they know that whether or not they ‘believe’ in the science of masks, their beliefs won’t stop the spread of the coronavirus? That’s what masks are for.

They really work - masks really do. But I’m not gonna waste any more time right here trying to convince you of it. You can go back and read my previous articles if you’re still unsure. If you’re still denying, though, you’re probably also the type who insists that the official death tolls I listed above are also fake or inflated. You probably tell yourself that the media or the government is purposefully aggrandizing the numbers to scare everyone, to bamboozle the world into some dark, dystopian future. And you’re too smart for them, right? A half-million Americans just couldn’t possibly have died due to Covid. Those deaths must be attributable to other underlying conditions or diseases, like heart disease and asthma, you convince yourself. You soothe and comfort your palpable fears of an uncertain and terrifying pandemic by telling yourself that the situation can’t truly be that bad and that there’s nothing we can do about it anyway.

But you’re wrong. The situation is that bad. And, you can do something about it, too. You can wear your mask. You can help stop the spread. We all can do it together.

How do we know for sure that the deaths reported to be caused by Covid are actually, in fact, deaths caused by Covid and not deaths caused by something else? Well, first off, why in the hell would anyone lie about this? That’s just crazy. Do you really

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believe there is a coordinated universal plan to deceive the world with inflated Covid mortality statistics? I’m tired of these extravagant Covid conspiracy theories. Stories like how hospitals list down more Covid deaths to get more money per death from the government. As if hospitals have an incentive to have more Covid deaths than other deaths! No. This is all wrong.

You can get an idea of how wrong these bizarro conspiracy theories are when you understand the simple epidemiological concept of ‘Excess Mortality.’ The Excess Death measurement for the past year here in the U.S. is currently at 604,545.

So, what does this metric tell us? It’s telling us that there have been 604,545 extra deaths than what typically happened last year. These deaths are ‘extra.’ And what tragic, ‘extra’ event can you think of that happened this past year that has killed millions worldwide? Exactly.

I already told you that over 555,000 reported Covid deaths here in the U.S. - that is, deaths that have been directly and officially attributed to Covid. And, this value makes sense in light of the Extra Death metric.

Official Covid deaths easily account for a significant portion of the extra deaths reported over the past year. But, if we look closer, it also tells us something more dismal, actually. After accounting for official Covid deaths, there are still 50,000 unaccounted excess deaths. So, where did these deaths come from, and what caused them? Could it be that our official Covid death tally is missing some 50,000 names?

Well, what do you know - instead of overreporting Covid deaths as so many conspiracy theorists blindly claim, we have actually been underreporting them in real-time. After we sort through all the data, and only after the pandemic ends, will we be able to clearly see whether the pandemic was worse than we thought.

Don’t be a dummy. Don’t believe the conspiracy theorists. Wear your mask. Get vaccinated. And tell all your friends and family to do the same.

This race is almost over. But we can do this - together.

THE PEOPLE’S DISPENSARY GAINS MOMENTUM

By Dave Fountinelle | dave@fresnoflyer.com

ThePeople’s Dispensary Fresno has been selected out of hundreds of applicants to be one of only ten cannabis businesses to receive a $50,000 grant from Eaze, the largest cannabis delivery marketplace in the country. The grant is part of “Momentum,” Eaze’s business accelerator program that supports Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) owners in underserved communities to build diversity in the marketplace. In addition to the grant, The People’s Dispensary will also participate in a 12-week program that includes “pitch meetings.” These meetings allow aspiring entrepreneurs in the industry to present business ideas to investors and the opportunity to work with Eaze on platform and menu development. As one of only ten businesses selected from over 250 applicants, it’s not just a big win for The People’s Dispensary, but Fresno as well.

“This type of relationship needs to continue,” says Cesar Casamayor, co-owner of The People’s Dispensary Fresno. “Too much of the approach to underserved communities has been about service and not enough focus on investment and access. This grant is a big step in the right direction towards hopefully changing that.’

Cesar points to the $2.6 million in “equity brand” sales in California as a clear indicator that consumers care what brands are on the shelves and what companies their

money supports. Equity brands come from companies that are owned and operated through social equity programs.

The cannabis industr y saw a massive boost in earnings during a lockdown-laden 2020. Sales topped $14.5 billion, a 50% increase from 2019. California alone generated over $4 billion in cannabis sales.

“Everyone needs a seat at the table,” says business partner Isaiah Garner. “We’ve always been left out of the discussion when it comes to things like building equity, ownership, investment, and so on. We have an opportunity to bring real social and eco-

nomic equity to our communities and build the generational wealth to break the cycle of poverty and inequality.”

While the award from Eaze provides a significant investment of capital and opportunity, the road ahead is still a long one for The People’s Dispensary Fresno. Issues with licensing, escrow, and inconsistency from the City of Fresno slow the process and create obstacles for applicants under the social equity program that don’t exist for standard applicants.

“Unfortunately, there’s a lot of price gouging and predatory lending direct-

ed towards the social equity applicants. We have to jump through hoops that the other business applicants aren’t,” explains co-owner Gidai Maaza. “The city needs to do a better job of making the process fair for all applicants. There are a lot of big, out-of-state corporations who are getting the fast track while smaller, local businesses and social equity applicants like us are pushed to the back.”

Maaza says it could be as late as January 2022 before The People’s Dispensary can open for businesses.

Despite the obstacles in the road ahead, Cesar and Gidai remain committed to their advocacy work. They intend to use their platform to encourage others to get involved and bring social equity to the people and communities impacted most by the war on drugs.

“This is a big deal for us,” Cesar explains. “But this is just one part of a much larger vision. As more states legalize cannabis, we want to take our message to the national stage and help create a model for social equity across the country.”

Gidai adds, “we have an opportunity in this industry to create real change in our communities and own our work. Fresno can be an example to the rest of the country for how the social equity model can make that opportunity a reality.”

they need to. These individuals report that they never get flu vaccines and rarely if ever, get sick. Their overall outlook on their health is that they have a robust enough immune system that, even if they did get COVID, it wouldn’t be any worse than a nasty cold. Obviously, this doesn’t consider the fact that these individuals would still be carriers of the virus, and generally speaking, not likely to maintain strict adherence to CDC guidelines to prevent spreading it to others. One common factor among nearly all Americans who have stated a refusal to get vaccinated is a disdain for following mask and social distancing recommendations.

Ultimately, when it comes to addressing the problem of convincing the 30% of Americans who say they won’t get vaccinated to change their minds, polling data

seems to indicate that our pocketbooks will most likely provide the solution. 81% of the country agrees that the COVID pandemic is the greatest threat facing our economy. They see the direct connection between the efforts to vaccinate the public and a return to “business as usual.” For many Americans, fear of falling deeper into recession and economic instability is a more significant motivator to get vaccinated than conspiracy tales are a deterrent. Unsurprisingly, these numbers are also sharply divided along party lines. Twothirds of Democrats strongly believe that widespread vaccine distribution will have a significant positive impact on the economy. At the same time, only one-third of Republicans share the same sentiment.

Still, the efforts to distribute enough vaccines for every American contin-

ues at a record-breaking pace. It may likely be irrelevant that 30% of the population won’t get vaccinated once the other 70% have received theirs. The numbers have already fallen significantly and will continue to do so with every newly vaccinated person. However, the only way to ensure that every precaution has been taken to prevent contracting COVID is to get vaccinated. Here in California, residents can check their eligibility, find a location, and make an appointment to get vaccinated at myturn.ca.gov. Residents can also check for announcements from local pharmacies, which often have surplus vaccines that must be administered before they expire. These are announced as “first come, first served” offers. Additionally, starting April 15th, everyone in California over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive

the vaccine.

So much has happened over the last 12 months. The year-long pandemic has permanently changed the landscape of our country. Economically, politically, and socially, America and the rest of the world have been radically reshaped by Covid, for better or worse. History will record the actions and inactions that brought us to where we are today. It remains to be seen how society will move forward from here.

California residents can visit https://myturn.ca.gov/ to see if you are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, find the nearest vaccination location, and make an appointment. Please follow all CDC guidelines, wear a mask, social distance, and wash your hands. Together, we can all do our part to make sure we’re talking about something entirely different in April 2022.

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Rodeo Times

The American cowboy is a beloved image of strength, daring, and unrivaled resolve. He battled the elements, slept under the stars, and fought off the outlaws always out to steal cattle. Some would say he’s the iconic folk-hero of the American West, and for a great many, his spirit lives on in the sport of rodeo.

Dating back to the 1800s, the demand for skilled horsemen arose when Spain held many of the land titles across the west. As they established more communities and missionaries they needed to raise cattle, and here is where our cowboy’s story begins. The long cattle drives could be as long as 15 miles per day and required a unique combination of skills to achieve, skills they were always improving… and

railroads, enforcement of federal land laws, and new settlers staking their claim to build homes, the wide open West became smaller and smaller. Without the long cattle drives, cowboy labor was no longer needed in the large numbers seen in previous years, and as the work disappeared, cowboys took their skills into a new arena that would best

income by performing before a paying audience captivated by their persona. As recognition spread across the country, rodeos established a new form of cowboy; the professional rodeo competitor. Unfortunately, there were those who would take advantage of the hardworking cowboy by refusing

upon. Fed up with the subpar treatment a group of competitors banded together in 1936 to form what is known today as the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) in answer to the lack of accountability and professionalism regularly shown by promoters of RCA remains the largest sanctioning body of rodeo in the U.S. and Canada. Touring internationally every year, the PRCA Pro Rodeo makes numerous appearances throughout the U.S. beginning in April and running all the way to the end of September. In California alone, the tour makes its way through 25 different cities, most notably for the rodeo events in Clovis. However, in 2021, the PRCA will only stop in 8 California cities, Clovis remaining as one of their stops

e Profession Rodeo Cowboy Association appears in Clovis on April 19th for John W. Jones Memorial Steer Wrestling, and again from April 22nd through the 25th at the Rodeo Grounds. Thursday and Friday performances start at 6pm, with Sunday’s finals performance starting at 2pm. Check their website www.clovis-

The oldest women’s sports association in the country and the only one governed entirely by women, the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) made its debut in 1948 when 38 cowgirls came together for the promotion and advancement of women in rodeo. With 71 years of history in the professional rodeo industry, the WPRA is more than just women and fast horses. It represents an important piece of pro rodeo because barrel racing in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is brought to you by none other than the WPRA. Barrel racing is the only

Barrel Racing Team Roping

A cowboy's success in tie-down roping depends in large part on the precise teamwork between him and his horse. The calf receives a head start that is determined by the length of the arena. One end of a breakaway rope barrier is looped around the calf's neck and stretched across the open end of the box. When the calf reaches its advantage point, the barrier is released. If the roper breaks the barrier before the calf reaches its head start, the cowboy is assessed a 10-second penalty.

women’s rodeo event that the PRCA recognizes at their sanctioned events and only women are able to compete in it.

In Barrel Racing, three barrels are set up in a triangular shape from the entrance to the arena also known as the alleyway (where the horse and rider come from). The goal is to make a tight circle around all three barrels, giving the horse little room to conform to the shape of the barrel. In this event, the fastest time wins.

(source: https://rncfr.com/ram-ncfr-rodeo-rundownwhat-is-barrel-racing/)

The horse is trained to come to a stop as soon as the cowboy throws his loop and catches the calf. The cowboy then dismounts, sprints to the calf and throws it by hand, a maneuver called flanking. If the calf is not standing when the cowboy reaches it, he must allow the calf to get back on its feet before flanking it. After the calf is flanked, the roper ties any three legs together with a pigging string - a short, looped rope he clenches in his teeth during the run.

(source: https://www.prorodeo.com/prorodeo/rodeo/ rodeo101/tie-down-roping)

Saddle Bronc Riding

Saddle bronc riding is rodeo's classic event, both a complement and contrast to the wilder spectacles of bareback riding and bull riding. This event requires strength to be sure, but the event also demands style, grace and precise timing.

Saddle bronc riding evolved from the task of breaking and training horses to work the cattle ranches of the Old West. Many cowboys claim riding saddle broncs is the toughest rodeo event to master beTeam roping, the only true team event in ProRodeo, requires close cooperation and timing between two highly skilled ropers - a header and a heeler - and their horses. The event originated on ranches when cowboys needed to treat or brand large steers and the task proved too difficult for one man.

cause of the technical skills necessary for success.

Every move the bronc rider makes must be synchronized with the movement of the horse. The cowboy's objective is a fluid ride, somewhat in contrast to the wilder and less-controlled rides of bareback riders.

(source: https://prorodeo.com/prorodeo/rodeo/ rodeo101/saddle-bronc-riding)

Team Roping

attached to the steer and stretched across the open end of the header's box. When the steer reaches his advantage point, the barrier is released, and the header takes off in pursuit, with the heeler trailing slightly further behind.

The key to success? Hard work and endless practice. Team roping partners must perfect their timing, both as a team and with their respective horses.

Similar to tie-down ropers and steer wrestlers, team ropers start from the boxes on each side of the chute from which the steer enters the arena. The steer gets a head start determined by the length of the arena.

One end of a breakaway barrier is

The header ropes first and must make one of three legal catches on the steer - around both horns, around one horn and the head or around the neck. Any other catch by the header is considered illegal and the team is disqualified. After the header makes his catch, he turns the steer to the left and exposes the steer's hind legs to the heeler. The heeler then attempts to rope both hind legs.

(source: https://www.prorodeo.com/prorodeo/rodeo/rodeo101/team-roping)

Learn at Home

Visalia Adult School Online Classes. https:// www.vusd.org/AdultSchool.cfm The Visalia Adult School is open with many classes online! If you need your high school diploma, GED, or just want to take English as a Second Language Classes we offer them for free. Other classes such as Medical Billing, Medical Terminology, or one of our many other classes that include small fees are also available. For more information, please, give us a call! 559-730-7646. Our office is open 9am to 3pm Monday-Friday and we can help you meet your future.

Online Art Classes @ Arts Visalia. Arts Visalia offers a wide array of classes for children and adults. At-Home Art kits for children are available until we are able to meet safely in the gallery. Visit our website for more details and enrollment forms. Arts Visalia’s spring class enrollment forms are available at Arts Visalia and online. Spring classes start in February. There is a wide range of classes offered for both adults and children Arts Visalia’s Fall class enrollment forms are available at Arts Visalia and online. There is a wide range of classes offered for both adults and children. For more information on all Arts Visalia events and available classes visit our website at artsvisalia.org or call the gallery at 739-0905

CMAC Multimedia, Film and Video Free Online Workshops. https://cmac.tv/workshops/ CMAC is offering a series of online workshops that are free and open to the public. You do not need to be a CMAC member to register.

Live guitar lessons with Benjamin Napoles. https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.napoles Benjamin is offering ONLINE GUITAR LESSONS!! Please Share. You can take advantage of being home and learn how to jam! We will learn songs for you to sing and/or play with friends. You will learn chords/ scales/ theory and have fun improvising over your favorite songs! Lets make the best out of this time.

FIRST LESSON FREE!!! 20$ a half a hour first lesson free. Available w/ ZOOM, Skype, Messenger, and FaceTime.

Free Online Ivy League College Courses. https://www.classcentral.com/collection/ivyleague-moocs Class Central offers free, online instruction courses from Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale. Many of the classes are self-paced, and they offer personalized course recommendation and course/subject tracking

Self-Improvement

Dance Classes. Monday - Saturday. Break the Barriers, 8555 N Cedar Ave., Fresno. Price: $220.00 to $570.00 The fully integrated dance program at Break the Barriers gives students of all abilities the opportunity to learn a variety of dance styles: tap, ballet, creative movement, contemporary, and hiphop. Our skilled dance coaches strive to teach high-quality dance technique, terminology, and etiquette in an effort to pass down an appreciation for the art of dance movement. We offer beginning to advanced pointe technique classes, as well as a variety of other dance genres. Join today by calling our office at (559) 4326292! For more information, visit our website or email our dance director at dance@breakthebarriers.org.

CMAC Online Workshop: Big things come in small packages. Don’t let iMovie fool you, this introductory editing app packs quite a punch and is proof that the video editing process need not always be overly complicated. You’ll learn how to get started with iMovie and how you can maximize its potential for your next or very first edit. Register: https://us02web. zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdOyprjooE9XBjSMR11XwWKXH-qfISpdH

Book Writing & Publishing Masterclass -Passion2Published - Fresno. Tuesday, April 13th, 4p-6p. Online event. Welcome to the Book Writing and Publishing Workshop by Susmita, Founding Partner and CEO of Global Book Publishing. It is a 2 hour workshop, where Susmita teaches you Perfect Book Writing and Publishing Strategy right from scratch, going into immense detail on why, what, and how to do specific little-known critical things in the book publishing process. In this workshop, Susmita is going to show you exactly how you too can become an author of a well-published book within no time. It is a proven system that’s been worked on for over 15 years and thousands of people have already benefited from it from around the world. All you need to do is register your seat today for FREE. https:// globalbookpublishing.com/

Learn Digital Painting and Color Workshop. Friday, April 23rd, 10am-11am. Sunnyside Branch Library, 5566 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno. Are you struggling with paint color but don’t know where to start? If you love to paint portraits, draw characters or create fantasy environments, painting digitally is a lot of fun. But for most digital artists and those who are learning to paint, color is challenging, intimidating and one of the most difficult subjects to learn. We will be performing series of workshops to help you start learning color to

improve your color. To begin the color journey, we’ll first study the most important building block of color: value and composition. Some of our topics include: - Color and Composition exercise (We will cover a fun and powerful exercise to help you start painting in color the right way). - Monochrome film studies Our workshops are designed for those who want to start painting in color with confidence and get consistent results.

Cannabis Business & Jobs. Sat, April 24, 2021, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 420 College, 2329 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno. On April 24th, 2021 – 420 College and America’s 1st and only Social Equity non-profit organization, Fresno Compassion Association dba The Fresno Originals, will be hosting a live cannabis business seminar and job training education in Fresno. The seminar will go over all aspects of different cannabis businesses in California and how to get licensed. Our hands on cannabis business start-up seminars are perfect way to get started! You get an intense day of advanced information about how to start and operate any type of cannabis business. After the event attendees may network and create new contact to help them further their career goals.

Local/Virtual Events

Fresno Filmworks: 2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films (Virtual). April 2nd - May 14th. https://fresnofilmworks.org Fresno Filmworks proudly presents the virtual cinema engagement for the 2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films. For the 16th consecutive year, ShortsTV and Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-Nominated Short Films, opening on April 2 and running through May 14. With all three categories offered – Animated, Live Action and Documentary – this is your annual chance to predict the winners (and have the edge in your Oscar pool)! A perennial hit with audiences

around the country and the world, don’t miss this year’s selection of shorts. The Academy Awards take place Sunday, April 25.

Guided Tour of Forestiere Underground Gardens. 5021 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno. Hour long guided tour through Forestiere Underground Gardens. Guests will learn the history of the Gardens and of creator Baldassare Forestiere. This is a walking tour through underground passageways, rooms, and courtyards. Guests will be walking on earthen terrain and should dress accordingly. Payment will be due at time of tour. Please plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to tour. We ask that all visitors abide by state and county social distancing requirements and be respectful of other guests. All guests will be required to wear a mask on premises.

CartHop. Every Thursday, 11am-2pm. Mariposa Way, Fresno. CArtHop is a weekly gathering of the best local food trucks the Valley has to offer! Join us for lunch every Thursday, 11am – 2pm at the Mariposa Plaza (1060 Fulton Street) – just west of the Pacific Southwest Building.

Armenian Art-Armenian Architecture Presentation (Zoom). Friday, April 9th, 7pm. Fresno State Campus, 2360 E. Barstow Ave. Fresno. Armenian Architecture plays a special role in the history of Armenian Art. After the conversion of the Armenians to Christianity in 301AD, the Armenians began to build Christian churches. Within a short period of time, a distinctive form of Armenian Church architecture developed. Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian will discuss the development of the “Armenian National Style of Architecture,” using examples from Armenian churches built from the 4th-11th centuries. The architecture of Armenian churches reflects the deep spiritual faith of the Armenian people. Each element of design expresses theological meaning, as well as having a structural purpose.

Cars At The Pointe. Sunday, April 11th, 8:00am. The Square Campus Pointe, 5050 N Chestnut Avenue, Fresno. Come join us for some Cars & Coffee! Brought to you by 302 Coyotes & Venomous CC. All cars welcomed! Every First Sunday of each Month.

The Big Fresno Fair Presents: Drive Thru Eats, Spring Edition. Wednesday, April 14th, 11am9pm. Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S Chance Ave, Fresno. Get ready for ROUND 2 of The Big Fresno Fair’s popular Drive-Thru Eats! The Fair is bringing all your favorite Fair foods to its “Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition”! This fun food event is drive-thru only and FREE to attend. Drive-Thru Eats: Spring Edition will take place Wednesday, April 14 through Sunday, April 18 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily. Enjoy five days of Fair food from 15 different Fair food booths to choose from plus novelty stands! To see the full food line-up, menu pricing, and health and safety guidelines, visit www.FresnoFair.com/ drive-thru-eats.

ArtHop. Thursday, April 15th, 5pm-8pm.

1245 Van Ness & Various Locations, Fresno. ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m. ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

Fresno Coin Show. Saturday, April 17th - Sunday, April 18th, 9:00am. American Legion post 509, Fresno. Fresno Coin Clubs Coin Show will showcase products like coins, currency, stamps, postcards, gold, silver & platinum bullion & other collectibles etc.

Disdance Pod Experience - Boombox Cartel + STUCA + GAWM. Sat, April 17, 2021, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Hobb’s Grove, 14265 East Goodfellow Avenue, Sanger. Gates Open @ 5pm // Music Starts @ 6pm. 18+ Event. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! 1 Pod pass includes access to a single pod, with up to 5 people. Social Distancing guidelines will be enforced.Masks must be worn at all times.

Platinum Theatres Stand-Up Comedy Night. Saturday, April 17th, 8pm-10pm. Platinum Theatres, 250 South M Street, Dinuba. A fantastic lineup of headliners, special guests, and drop-in performers! Always a night of fun! Host Michael Wirtz take the stage for a night of hilarious quips and observations

Cherry Avenue Auction’s Bi-Annual Auto Swap. Sunday, April 18th, 7am-1:30pm. $5. Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 S. Cherry Avenue, Fresno. Enjoy checking out classic cars, car parts and car stuff with delicious food, a beer garden for those over 21, and live entertainment all in a safe, clean, family-friendly environment. A portion of the proceeds benefits a local non-profit.

Clovis Rodeo. Weds, April 21st - Sunday, April 25th. 748 Rodeo Dr, Clovis. A signature Fresno County event, the Clovis Rodeo is the best of country living all wrangled up into one huge occasion. One of the top five rodeos in California, it is part of the ProRodeo/Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Tour. Events Include Professional Bull Riding, PRCA performances, jackpot roping and celebrity roping events. The rodeo action is accompanied by concerts, rodeo parade, dances, and some of the best tri-tip you’ll ever taste. For more info, including ticket prices and availability, visit the Clovis Rodeo website http://www.clovisrodeo. com/ww/

Earth Day Tour. Thursday, April 22nd, 10am. Clovis Botanical Garden, 945 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis. CBG’s sustainable landscaping methods tour. $5 per person (limited to 10 people) to reserve a spot.

Great Western Fan Festival. Thursday, April 29th - Saturday, April 1st, 9am. Visalia Convention Center, Visalia. Great Western Fan Festival a unique opportunity to enjoy amazing southern gospel music, fantastic fellowship with old and new friends, meeting and greeting the artists, powerful devotionals from selected artists and speakers, and so much fun and laughter etc.

Space Odyssey Rave. Friday, April 30th, 8:30pm. The Grand 1401, 1401 Fulton Street, Fresno. Come join Bon Voyage Entertainment as we provide you an out of this world experience on the 10th floor of the Grand 1401. Line up: GnarWhal (11:45pm - close) Tois (10:40pm - 11:40pm) Onebite (9:35pm10:35pm) Imposter (8:30pm - 9:30pm) Come support Fresno’s local DJs! No outside food or beverages. Bottled water will be provided. Camel packs, back packs, and any large bags are not allowed. Fanny packs allowed. Follow us on IG to for more information. Feel free to message us there for any questions.

EVENTS

Spring Fling Photography Contest. Friday, April 30th, 11pm. Kings River Conservancy, Reedley. $5. The Kings River Conservancy will hold its first Spring Fling Photo Contest. Amateur and professional photographers are encouraged and there will be divisions for youth, adult and professionals. Photos from the Kings River and its access parks will be considered, and prizes will be awarded. Submission deadline is April 30, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

Live Concert Streams

Be Kind Live presents Glasvegas. Friday, April 9th, 3pm. Featuring the first live band performance of tracks from their upcoming album Godspeed as well as classic hits. Tickets start at $12.https://bekindlive.veeps.com/ stream/events/a621d1fc-2f6f-4122-a6911614e2f094066

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Veeps presents Saliva: One Night Only live from Las Vegas. Friday, April 9th, 9pm. Tickets are $9.99. https://saliva.veeps.com/ stream/events/a83a1c34-7134-4634-b679d0e521569e93

Backline presents Set Break, a livestream event to support mental health in the music industry. Saturday, April 10th, 4pm. The lineup includes Alanis Morissette, Leon Bridges, Ben Folds, Bob Weir & Wolf Bros, Dawes, Galactic, Los Lobos, Michael Franti, Sara Barielles, Lake Street Dive, Black Pumas, DJ Millie, K. Flay, Deer Tick, American Authors, and more. https://backline.care/set-break/

Dreamstage presents Sean Paul live from Jamaica. Saturday, April 10th, 4pm. Tickets are $19.99. https://dreamstage.live/event/seanpaul-live-from-jamaica

Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup will do a benefit show for Brighter Night, an organization that raises awareness of and advocates for youth fighting mental health illnesses. Saturday, April 10th, 5pm. Tickets start at $5. https://brighternight.veeps.com/ stream/events/36c83e9f-434f-41c7-b0ce27645830d7d2

Mandolin presents the Cadillac Country Tour with Jamey Johnson & Randy Houser live from Graceland. Saturday, April 10th, 9pm. Tickets start at $20. https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/ collections/cadillac-country-tour-4-10

Hall Concert Series presents violinist Jennifer Koh. Sunday, April 11th, 5:30pm. Tickets are $15. https://www.shriverconcerts. org/event/tickets/index.php?id=131#con -

. Sunday, April 11th, 8pm. The Decemberists present the first night of their livestream series “Twenty (Or Twenty One) Years Before The Mast: The Internet Concerts”, The band promises three special shows, each with their own unique setlist, live from Portland, Oregon. Tickets start at $25 a show or $65 for a three-show pass. https:// boxoffice.mandolin.com/pages/the-decemberists-20th-anniversary-celebration

in association with City Winery, presents Best Of “The Music Of” 2004-2020. Thursday, April 15th, 8pm. Performers include Glen Hansard, Patti Smith, Billy Gibbons, Richard Marx, Keb′ Mó, Roseanne Cash, Marc Cohn, Shawn Colvin, Marc Roberge, Joan Osborne, Martin Sexton, and more. 100 percent of the proceeds will go to Music Education Organizations. Tickets start at $25. https://boxoffice. mandolin.com/collections/michael-dorf-presents-best-of-the-music-of?ls=cE5Biww3Tqezfc3QF2bhfw

311 will perform their album “Soundsystem” in full. Friday, April 16th, 9pm. Tickets start at $20. https://www.311streamsystem.com/ Weezer performs OK Human live at the Walt Disney Concert Hall with the LA Philharmonic and YOLA. Friday, April 16th, 9pm. Tickets are $20. https://nocapshows.com/artist?name=weezer

St. Paul & The Broken Bones will perform “Young Sick Camellia” in full, live from The Alabama Theatre. Friday, April 16th, 9pm. Tickets start at $14.99. https://stream.fans.live/ products/20210416-st-paul-and-the-brokenbones?variant=39337145106604

Sharon Van Etten and her band will perform “epic” in full, live from Zebulon in LA with a portion of the proceeds going to the venue. Friday, April 16th, 9pm. A short documentary about the making of the album and the significance of Zebulon will run before the concert. Tickets start at $15. https://nocapshows. com/artist?name=sharonvanetten

Sessions Live presents Barenaked Ladies –Flip n’ Hits: A Night of Monster Jams of Pandemic Proportions. Saturday, April 17th, 9pm. Tickets start at $15.https://www.sessionslive. com/BNL/ticketss

Awolnation celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album “Megalithic Symphony” by performing it in full for the first time ever. Saturday, April 17th, 8pm. Tickets start at $15. https://nocapshows.com/artist?name=sharonvanetten

Mandolin presents David Cook Live From Ocean Way Studios, a 3 show series live from Nashville. Sunday, April 18th, 8pm. This show is the release party for his new EP “The Looking Glass”. Tickets are $50 for a series pass. https://boxoffice.mandolin.com/collections/david-cook-the-ocean-way-studios-series-2021/products/david-cook-the-oceanway-studios-series-3-show-pass-2021

Verzuz and Triller present the How High 4/20 Special: Redman v Method Man. Tuesday, April 20th. https://www.instagram.com/VerzuzTV/ Sessions Live presents Disco Biscuits: In Space When I’m With You. Tuesday, April 20th, 9pm. The second of a two show series live from Ardmore Music Hall in PA. Tickets start at $15 for a single show or $27 for both. https:// sessionslive.com/DiscoBiscuits/tickets

Iggy Pop celebrates his 74th birthday by streaming one of his 2019 shows at the Sydney Opera House. Wednesday, April 21st, 8pm. Tickets are $15. https://dice.fm/artist/ iggy-pop-evwo

Eve 6 will do their first full band livestream in over a year. Thursday, April 22nd, 8pm. Tickets start at $12. http://grimvalue.com/

Sessions Live presents Hootie and The Blowfish live from Columbia, SC. Friday, April 23rd, 3pm. Tickets start at $15. https://www.sessionslive.com/Hootie/tickets

Korn presents Monumental, a global streaming event. Saturday, April 24th, 4pm. Tickets start at $20. https://kornlive.com/

Veeps presents Thomas Rhett: One Night Only From Nashville. Friday, April 30th, 8pm. Tickets start at $15. https://thomasrhett. veeps.com/stream/events/58289994-f97d47ca-a77a-40827437b482

Mary Chapin Carpenter presents her Songs From Home series with livestream videos on her Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/officialmarychapincarpenter

Folk-bluegrass-Americana band/duo Nell & Jim perform every Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. https://www.nellandjim.com/live

Travis Brooks Quarantine Concerts. https:// www.facebook.com/travis.brooks Travis is a local artist who performs weekly livestream concerts that are available on his facebook page. He continues to create fresh new content for his fans and supporters every week.

Museum/Virtual Tours

Le Musee de Louvre, Paris. louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne The Louvre, the world’s largest art and antiques museum, was forced to close its doors as Paris went into lockdown. While you can no longer waltz into its famous glass exterior, you can learn something of the phenomenal collection via a number of virtual tours, charting everything from Egyptian antiquities to the Galerie d’Apollon.

The British Museum, London. britishmuseum.withgoogle.com The UK capital’s famed museum has hooked up with Google Arts & Culture, along with more than 2,000 other leading institutions, to offer an interactive tour. Wander through time and click on different artefacts to see them up close, read up on their history, and hear more information.

Guggenheim, New York. artsandculture. google.com/streetview/solomon-r-guggenheim-museum-interior-streetview New York City’s iconic gallery has a Google Street View tour where you can “amble” along its winding corridor and view works up close, such as Catherine Opie’s daring Self Portrait/Pervert

triptych; Ivan Navarro’s installation Homeless Lamp, the Juice Sucker; and Ovitz’s Library by Jonas Wood.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington DC. https://naturalhistory2.si.edu/vt3/NMNH/ Move at your own pace through the 360-degree room-by-room tour of every exhibit in the museum.

The Getty Museum, Los Angeles. https:// artsandculture.google.com/partner/the-jpaul-getty-museum?hl=en Los Angeles’s premiere gallery has two virtual tours, including “Eat, Drink, and Be Merry,” which is a closer look at food in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City. https://artsandculture.google.com/ asset/the-national-museum-of-anthropology-mexico-city-ziko-van-dijk-wikimedia-commons/bAGSHRdlzSRcdQ?hl=en Dive into the pre-Hispanic history of Mexico with 23 exhibit rooms full of Mayan artifacts.

NASA. Both Virginia’s Langley Research Center - https://oh.larc.nasa.gov/oh/ - and Ohio’s Glenn Research Center - https://www. nasa.gov/glennvirtualtours - offer online tours for free. Also, you can try some “augmented reality experiences” via The Space Center Houston’s app. https://spacecenter.org/app/

National Women’s History Museum, Virginia. https://www.womenshistory.org/womens-history/online-exhibits Have a late International Women’s Day celebration with online exhibits and oral histories from the Virginia museum.

Metropolitan Museum of Art. https:// artsandculture.google.com/streetview/metropolitan-museum-of-art Though the Met Gala was cancelled this year, you can still have a peak at the The Costume Institute Conversation Lab, which is one of the institution’s 26 online exhibits.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York. https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/ sophie-taeuber-arp/swKioHNhYqZoLw?hl=en New York’s MoMA has it’s extensive collection available online.

21 and Over

Rockin’ on the Bluff. Saturday, April 10th, 5pm-10pm. Park Place Outdoor Event Center, 7815 N Palm Ave, Fresno. Grab your chairs and or blankets for a fun evening out at Park Place Outdoor Event Center. The night will be kicked off by a live performance from Pure Harmony followed by Wild Hare! Fresno Street Eats will

be bringing out a couple of their fan favorite food trucks and the tenants of Park Place will have food available for pick-up. Beyond the Wine will be serving your favorite cocktails and craft beer and Cardella Winery will be pouring some amazing Central Valley Wines. This is a 21+ only event, we will be checking ID’s at the gate. Please stay home if you do not feel well. Absolutely no outside beverages or ice allowed.

Licorice Pimps at Engelmann Cellars. Friday, April 23rd, 6p-9p. Engelmann Cellars, 3275 North Rolinda Avenue, Fresno. Due to limited tickets sales to ensure proper social distancing we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. If we sale out advance tickets again we will not sell any tickets at the gate. Grab your chairs and or blankets for a great night out in the Vineyard Park at Engelmann Cel-

lars. This is a 21+ only event we will be checking id’s at the gate as well as temperatures. Please stay home if you do not feel well. Pre purchased tickets are highly recommended. We are only selling 200 tickets to this event. When they are gone the they are gone.

Erik Power & The Fun Junkies present In the Mix. Friday, April 23rd, 7pm. Corbin Cash Distillery, 3133 Hull Road, Suite B, Atwater. We are running it back!!! Gonna be a great night filled with laughs and some of Corbin Cash Distillery’s amazing spirits. This Months headliner is the hilarious Carlos Rodriguez!

Calling All Promotors We can help get you out there. Let us take care of the print and distribution. Need a design? We can do that, too. 559-472-7182 FresnoFlyer.com

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ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

VINTAGE and antique motorcycles for sale. Various prices & condition. 350cc, B.S.A., Red Line Triumph race bike, Ariel sq, 4’s, B.M.W., one with V.W engine, custom parts. call (559)285-0156

SINGER Sewing Machines $500 2 really nice portable sewing machines. (559) 2889909

SLAGG hanging lamp

$175 Vintage Large Yellow / Cream and white Slag Stained Glass Hanging Ceiling Light w Bronze Filigree Accents. $175 OBO. Call 855-7070

ANTIQUE Radio Table $30 Very nice, solid piece. Call or text me at 559 241-9957

TRIDENT $80. Cast iron, 80”. Call 559 259 9740

HISTORICAL 1930’s Candy Dish $30 “Remember the Maine” boat-shaped dish w/lid. Text 559-392-3729

VINTAGE GAS Pumps and Antiques, Asst Prices. Numerous antiques available. For more information, call Tom (559) 645-1586

RECORD /Cassette

Player/Radio $95. “Spirit of St. Louis” Phonograph. Awesome cond, everything works. 559 970 3090

STEREO Viewer Stereoscope $20 Antique

Underwood U&U Patent date is June 11, 1901. Price is firm. Text only (559) 4708091

APPLIANCES

PRO-STAR Panini Press $600 (Reedley) Brand New Panini Press for sale, plus get the used for free. Interested only 559 672 4133

REFRIGERATOR

$175 Works great... Some cosmetic wear and tear. Call or text 559-540-1025

DRYER $45 Gas. Kitchen aid. Works great approximately 29”×29” Prefer text 559-681-9446.

REFRIGERATOR

$225. Whirlpool refrigerator works great still plugged in and cold. Can deliver call or text

559-326-4924

DRYER $350. Whirlpool. Electric. Used in excellent condition. Price firm. Text 661 772 3216

HOMEMADE Bonfire Pit $60 (Kerman) Two available. Perfect for a bonfire with friends. Asking $60 each. call 800-5118

HOTPOINT Dishwasher $60 Clean in good working condition. Call only 559313-7519

GE SIDE by Side Refrigerator $400 Profile stainless steel. Call only 559-313-7519

WASHER and Dryer $100 Work great, priced to move. (559) 351-5028

WHIRLPOOL Frontload Washer & Dryer $600. W/ warranty. Call/text if interested 559 721 9845

ATVS

SUZUKI 450 $6500. Pink inhand. Registration good till 2022. Call or text 559 410 7940

2006 YAMAHA Raptor 700R $6,995 (Hanford) Excellent condition, super clean. Call (559)582-5501

2016 JOHN Deere Gator 4x2 825i $1,010 Only 127 hours on it. Text (971) 412-2523

2006 YAMAHA TT-R 230 $3,799 (Hanford) Excellent condition, super clean. Call (559)582-5501

2016 EZ GO Electric Golf Cart $800 Like new. 4-seater. Text (669) 221-1487

GOLF CART $7000. Yamaha. Lots of extras. Runs great. If interested, text 559-709-8247

NEW APOLLO Commander 200cc $2,495 Perfect ATV for hitting the trails or for doing chores around the house! Call 559-2991600

BIKES HITCH MOUNT Bike Rack $50. Holds 2 bikes (also for sale). (559) 341-6078

HUFFY 12” Girls Bike $35 Used in excellent condition. Minnie Mouse. Text 661 772 3216

BOYS BIKE 12” Hot Wheels $25 Used in excellent condition. Ready to ride. Text 661 772 3216

SCHWINN 700c Hybrid $250 New out of the box. 0 miles. Schwinn Hybrid Cruiser. 7-Speed, Rear Rack. Call Lee: 559 761 4383

THE REALM Shorebreak Bicycle $139 Rides great, smooth and brakes well. Bike shows little usage and is in great shape. For more info, call 559264-5856

GIRLS 16” LOL cruiser $50 Used in excellent condition. Text 661 772 3216

YAMAHA E Bike Electric Bicycle $600 New Haibike Sduro RC Comp Carbon 27.5 with range extender battery. Text (708) 8809072

CARS

2005 CHRYSLER 300C V8 HEMI

$10,999 One owner. 67k miles. For more information please call (559) 999-3425

1999 HONDA Accord $3,000 4-cyl. Clean title. 168k miles. Calls preferred 559 706 9563.

EMPLOYMENT

Looking for a change? The Flyer is looking for outside sales person. Independent contractor with high commission email resume to kalian@fresnoflyer.com

1997 CHEVY Camaro $7,000 Z28 30th anniversary edition. Super clean. 95k miles. 559412-0013

2013 HONDA CRV AWD $19,000 Call or text 916-299-9655

2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe $3,000 Smogged, runs good. Call or text 559 455 7052.

2010 CHEVY Silverado HD $11,300 Salvage title. 120k miles. 559 795 9843

2008 Honda Ridgeline 4WD $7,800 (Madera) Salvage title. 149k miles. $7800 OBO. 775 501 2719

EMPLOYMENT

Experienced Tree

Climber needed $150-$200 a day. Must have your own equipment and transportation. (559) 4218555 or (559) 548-3331

2015 Dodge Durango

AWD 4dr R/T $28,999 (Modesto) 91.5k miles. Looks and runs great. (209) 808−4543

ELECTRONICS

BOSE vintage 901 series 2 speakers. Various other stereo components. Best offers (559) 285-0156 phone calls please.

BOSE Speaker $175 (Sanger) Good working condition. No trades, price firm. Pick up only. Text (559) 201-3979

SAMSUNG One Connect Box $250 w/ cable & remote. Asking $250/offer 908-4943

STEREO $100 Home stereo surround system asking $100 firm. Call or text 559-408-0974

CANON EOS Rebel Sl2 With Extra lens $540 24.2 megapixels, 1080p video recording. Comes with 3 batteries and a charger. 2645856

YAMAHA YSP 4000 Sound Bar $120 turns on and appears to be in functional condition. No remote. 492-8480

EMPLOYMENT

EXPERIENCED Tree

Climber needed $150$200 a day. Must have your own equipment and transportation.

(559) 421-8555 or

(559) 548-3331

FARM & GARDEN

ECHO Backpack Leaf Blower pb755st $375 Very powerful New never been used. Text or call (559) 213 4651

WERNER Extension Ladder $125 (Tollhouse) 24’ long and holds 225 pounds. Call 559-855-7070

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INFLATOR Air Blower $50 Spin Master air pump ENP-2. Used, works perfectly. Text only 559 492 0330

TRIMMER Mower

$150 Good running condition. Call or text (559)373-2207

COMMERCIAL Incubator $800 Nature Form 45. Works well, holds temperature steady. Very heavy, buyer must bring own equipment to haul away. Call (559)7907122

ROTARY Mowers

$1,300 (Dinuba) Titan Implement brand. 4’ - $1300, 5’ - $1400, 6’ - $1700. Call Joseph 559-574-5445 ext 2

559.298.8900

JOHN DEERE 950

$4,950 (Dinuba) Tractor has 3185 hours on it. Call Pete at 559574-5445 ext 1. Hablo espanol.

FURNITURE

CANOPY Queen Bed w/ Mirrors $800 OBO Includes pillow-top mattress and box springs. Serious inquiries only. 559 320 7949

LAZY BOY Chairs, Entry Table, Pictures

$295 Selling Two Lazy Boy Chairs + Table/ Desk with drawers & shelves + Set of 3 Beautiful 3D Pictures. 559 492 0330

BUNK BED Complete

BR Set $500 Black/ Chrome diamond pattern. Comes with both memory foam mattresses, full and twin dresser tv stand and roll out seat. Ready for pick up. 559 320 7949

BASSETT Side Table

$25 Cherry wood. End Table With DrawerVintage - Queen Anne Style. (559) 321-6999

COMPLETE CalKing Bedroom Set

$250 Dresser w/ mirror, 2 matching night stands, mattress + box spring, platform & metal frame. Please call (559) 940-9605.

INSURANCE

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MISCELLANEOUS

BOSE vintage 901 series 2 speakers. Various other stereo components. Best offers (559) 285-0156 phone calls please.

ELIMINATE gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, gutter protection. Schedule a FREE estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-844442-5591

MOTORCYCLES

VINTAGE and antique motorcycles for sale. Various prices & condition. 350cc, B.S.A., Red Line Triumph race bike, Ariel sq, 4’s, B.M.W., one with V.W engine, custom parts. (559)285-0156

2004 HONDA Shadow VTX130 $5200 (Hanford) 1300cc Immaculate condition. Super clean. Only 3500 miles. For more info, call (559)582-5501

2015 SUZUKI GSXR 750 $8900 (Hanford) 17k miles. For more info, call (559)5825501

2016 BMW S1000RR Premium Edition $14,995 6k original miles. Excellent condition. Call (619) 5504419

2008 YAMAHA R6

$6,995 Special edition. 13k miles. Call or text (619) 550-4419.

2013 HARLEY Davidson Dyna $13,999 (Modesto) 7k miles. Black/black. (209)5441388

1997 SUZUKI VS800GL Intruder $2700 OBO For more info, call Nash (559)3488955.

MUSIC

12 STRING Guitar $499 Used Glenn Burton De Rosa 12 String Jumbo cutaway with pickup system. 559 237 2188.

MARTIN Guitar $999 Martin guitar with pickup system and cutaway. 559 237 2188.

2 MACKIE MR 5 Active Studio Monitors (Powered) $120 Please text if interested at 559246-2220.

IBANEZ RG 120

6 String guitar $199 Comes with case. Plays great. Call 559-2645856,

ENSONIQ esq-1 synth $340 Comes with manual. Text 559-223-9321 DJ equipment case/ rack system $150 559697-5162

BEHRINGER Pitch

Shifter Harmonist Pedal $70 Works great. Uses battery or adapter. If interested, text 559549-4984.

VIOLIN W/ Case

$120 Everything new, strings, bow, case, rosin. 760-458-3888

PERSONALS

GOOD LOOKIN, tall, slim, white male, 70. Looking to meet slim, white female, 60-70 who likes to go western swing dancing, flea markets, estate sales, fishing, and camping. Call 559-779-1021 please leave a message if no answer.

RVS

2021 ENTEGRA Vision XL 34G Brand

New Vision XL 34G, just came in yesterday, still has the bugs on the windshield from it’s drive from the factory. Beautiful fullbody paint in the Sapphire motif. MSRP is $185,064. Come check it out and put in an offer that is fair for you and the dealership. Call or Come in and Ask For Terry (559) 9310700.

1961 SHASTA model 1600 $950 OBO (Centerville) Title in hand. Well used and needs work. Some water damage from rear window. For more info, call (559) 351-5491.

2021 GRAND Design Imagine 2800BH $37,400 Only used once. Loaded with upgrades. For more info, call or text (916)7129020.

2006 Lexington 24ft 1 slide $28,500 (Shingle Springs) Well-maintained, great condition. Call or text 408-7072943.

ALJO 1988 Aries

Travel Trailer $6,400

Like new, great condition. For info, call 559 705 3159 leave message

INSURANCE

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MEDICAL

Marijuana Recommendations

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APARTMENT

Help with your housing needs. Please contact Destinee or visit website to help find the right apartment home for you. Call 559-255-8370 or visit our website www.ApartmentRentalsLLC.com

GUTTER CLEANING

Eliminate gutter cleaning forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection. Schedule a FREE LeafFilter estimate today. 15% off Entire Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-888-442-5591

WE LOAN MONEY

Call The Fresno Hock Shoppe (559) 264-5856 or come in. 3235 E. Belmont Ave. Fresno. We have electronics, jewelry, and more! You can also check us out online www.FresnoHockShop.com

JW CLEANUP

Services. Estate sale cleanups. Yard, trash, construction cleanup, rubbish, trees & demo, rentals, lots, apartments and foreclosures. We it all, just call! (559) 307-4304 ask for James

LAWN SERVICE

Cleanups - Fertilizer - New Sawing Lawn Spray - Sprinkler Repair Lawn Reseeding Affordable Prices (559)270-6617

HEATING & AIR

Preseason Checkup

Mention this ad for 10% off CA lic. #479374 Call David with Specialized Air Conditioning