Sorry but I did not feel bad for Portlanders enduring temps above 110 this past week. I felt bad for the planet because we all know that’s not normal, I just don’t feel bad for Portlanders.
On The Fresnan I wrote a post about it with some of the best complaints from Portland Twitter.
Speaking Of Hot
I also complained on the blog about how Fresno goes about taking its official temperature reading.
To keep a certain sense of everyone working with the same baseline, most cities official temp reading that is sent out to the world, is taken at the airport.
That would be fine but it so happens that the hottest area of Fresno is usually the area around FYI. So the town’s worst example of its temperature (there are several around our sprawled out city) is what the rest of the country sees.
It’s bad optics. And not necessary.
Wouldn’t you feel a little better hearing the high is going to be 98 instead of 101? Or 89 instead of 93?
Who the hell cares that it’s an unwritten rule to take the city’s reading from the airport?
Maybe Chandler Airport is a little cooler than FYI? Take it from there. Or Sierra Skypark. Hell, it’s possible there is a different spot at the airport now, that you can get a better reading from.
Am I the crazy one here? It would cost nothing to try at least.
Speaking Of Complaints
Every Fresno block has at least one asshat that shoots off illegal fireworks - heavy on the AT LEAST one.
This year, it may be time to be THAT GUY and complain. You can call:
Fresno PD’s non-emergency line 621-7000.
Dial 311 for the city line.
Use the Fresno-Go app.
For you county folk, Fresno County Sheriff non-emergency line is 600-3111.
Snitching is cool when you’re snitching on selfish idiots. Like this ass on Belmont the other day:
This Fresno World Series Watch Party Was Straight Up 🔥!
Props to @positivelyfresno for unearthing a Pop Laval picture that I don’t think I have seen - or at least taken the time to process.
How awesome is that!? Look to the right, is that a streetcar just chillin’ and watching the board with everyone?
I also find myself wishing I had that scoreboard in my garage.
Indie Beer Run Day Is Saturday
Make a run for local craft beer on Saturday because it’s National Independent Beer Run Day. Some FRESNO indie beer recos’ from this beer geek that you can make a run at:
Mad Duck (NW & Campus Point).
The Market has a good selection of locals in their singles section.
Fresnoooooo!
I hope everything is safe and sane for you Sunday and all the other days. Really appreciate the read. Stay cool!
-Mikey
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It’s ‘Portland Hot’ Around Here
Oh yes fireworks in my neighborhood have gone off even more since these stories hit the news. My dogs break out of the yard in fear and I live with someone who works at 3am so he's trying to sleep, otherwise they dont bug me too much.
Always a good read Mike. Thanks!