The History of Fresno, California

Fresno is pretty much the center of California. We reside within the San Joaquin Valley, which is within the Central Valley. The San Joaquin Valley is “The Breadbasket of the World” because we produce most of the agricultural produce in California (and California produces more than 12% of the total of US produce). Fresno is a sprawling city, full of various neighborhoods and areas of different aesthetics and cultures (we also have an unfortunate history of redlining). The air quality is nothing to boast about, but the proximity to the ocean, the mountains, Southern California, and the Bay Area is something in Fresno’s favor. Fresno is a city in transition – finding its way with agriculture, burgeoning technology, and culture.