Fresno, California
Population: 427,652
Located in Fresno County
Fresno, the only city surrounded by three national parks, provides easy access to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon. Also, Fresno provides comfortable day trips to San Francisco, the California Coast and the Los Angeles area. Fresno is the Spanish name for 'Ash Tree,' and like so many places bearing Spanish names throughout California, Fresno began in an era under Mexican rule. The original Fresno County seat was located at the town of Millerton on the San Joaquin River-an area now flooded behind the Friant Dam. When officials of the Central Pacific Railroad determined that their next stopping point would be a place called Fresno, a site surrounded by wilderness, but indicative of promise, the Millerton populace voted Fresno as their new county seat. Today, the population of Fresno County, now over 799,000, represents an emerging metropolitan center with a rich, cultural mix of more than 90 different nationalities. Fresno has all the amenities of a large city, combined with the wonderful qualities of a small, familiar community. A new gust of wind has blown through downtown Fresno, one that is sending the downtown area into a whirlwind of changes. One of the most recent projects is the building of a new federal courthouse, adding beauty to Fresno's skyline. Fresnans will soon see the building of the Central California Regional Medical Network. Allowing the central valley community to have hospitals like those at UCLA and Stanford. There is also the hope of a new Amtrak Station and the most exciting news of Triple A Baseball/Entertainment Stadium. The future is downtown Fresno! A new gust of wind has blown through downtown Fresno, one that is sending the downtown area into a whirlwind of changes. One of the most recent projects is the building of a new federal courthouse, adding beauty to Fresno's skyline. Fresnans will soon see the building of the Central California Regional Medical Network. Allowing the central valley community to have hospitals like those at UCLA and Stanford. There is also the hope of a new Amtrak Station and the most exciting news of Triple A Baseball/Entertainment Stadium. The future is downtown Fresno! Fresno Yosemite International, continues to grow. This state-of-the-art commercial and general aviation center for the San Joaquin Valley has nearly 100 arrivals and departures daily. In addition, charter flights or rentals are also available. The Santa Fe and Southern Pacific rail companies provide service to the Valley, and over 200 trucking services operate from the Fresno area. Santa Fe railroad is currently looking to expand their operations in the Fresno area. Amtrak passenger service links Fresno with northern and southern California. Greyhound bus service connects travelers to other destinations. Find homes for sale in Fresno California
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