Fresno

by The Linguist

Fresno, California

Fresno is the fifth most populous city in California with a population of over 527,438 as of 2021 according to Wikipedia. It is located in California’s Central Valley and is the county seat of Fresno County. The city’s address is 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 and phone number is (559) 621-8000.

History

Fresno was founded in 1872 and has grown steadily over the decades. It experienced significant growth in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Fresno became an incorporated city in 1885. For more on the history of Fresno, visit the Fresno County Public Library at 2420 Mariposa Mall, Fresno, CA 93721, (559) 600-7323.

Economy

Fresno has a diversified economy including agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, and health care. Major employers in Fresno include Amazon, Chevron, Community Medical Centers, Foster Farms, Fresno County, Fresno Unified School District, Kaiser Permanente, Pelco, and Zacky Farms. The unemployment rate as of November 2022 is 5.4%.

For more on the Fresno economy, visit the GV Wire Business section.

Attractions

Top attractions and landmarks in Fresno include:

  • Forestiere Underground Gardens – GPS coordinates: 36.809444, -119.788889. Address: 5021 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722.
  • Fresno Chaffee Zoo – GPS coordinates: 36.730833, -119.786944. Address: 894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728.
  • Woodward Park – GPS coordinates: 36.837778, -119.8025. Address: 7775 N Friant Rd, Fresno, CA 93720.

Other popular attractions include the Fresno Art Museum, Fresno City Hall, and Fresno Metropolitan Museum of Art and Science.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Fresno is provided by the Fresno Area Express (FAX). FAX operates 34 bus routes serving Fresno and Clovis. The main transfer point is in Downtown Fresno at the Manchester Transit Center.

County Information

Fresno is located in Fresno County. The county website is https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/ and the address is 2281 Tulare St #301, Fresno, CA 93721.

School Districts

Major school districts in Fresno include:

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources in Fresno: