Fresno Famous

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The Naughties are halfway over, and judging by the way the first five years have gone, that is indeed something to celebrate.

A word about context.

Cameramen and local politicos sprouted up at the corner of Amador and H street overnight. A large tent was assembled and several long tables were lined with fresh croissants and hot coffee.

Walking around the Pelco campus the "Pelco Pride" is palpable. Executives have "Pelco" on their license plates. Employees can use "Pelco points" to buy corporate swag in the Pelco Gift Gallery.

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Anyone notice the earthquake?

For the past 18 years, Woodward Park has hosted Toro Nagashi, an ancient Japanese ceremony that completes a two-week long honoring of loved ones gone, called Obon.

We're pretty sure Famous has a sphere of influence the size of Particulate Matter (2.5, not 10), but this snippet in the