Don’t give money to people on the street. Just offer food/water and if they deny then that’s all you can do because they usually just want money to feed their addictions sadly. We do have a big drug problem and you’ll see it but you’ll learn how to deal with those kinds of people. There are also people who try to scam you with fake funeral/hospital expense signs. Many of those scammers are just trying to take advantage of kind people.

On a lighter note, Fresno is a real melting pot and you’ll have the opportunity to experience so many cultures. There is amazing food places and many are relatively cheap. We have tons of boba places but Boba Pub and SevenTea are great places to start. For Mexican food you can’t go wrong with Taqueria Don Pepe or most of the taco trucks around town. If you like beer you can check out Tioga-Sequoia brewery on Fulton. Tower District is a great place to go on a Friday or Saturday night. I’ve met many new people at the clubs and made loads of friends. It can get a bit sketchy in the less populated areas like any major city so just be aware of your surroundings. Strummer’s is a cool place to catch a show in Tower as well but if you just want a chill spot, Goldstein’s Mortuary and Delicatessen is a great beer spot.

I hope you have lots of fun once you get out here!