Fresno, CA (Population 500,017) is located in California’s Central Valley. It is the fifth largest city in California. The etymology of the word Fresno dates back to the Latin Fraxinus or “Ash”. It’s better known Spanish derivative, “Fresno” means “Ash Tree.”

Weather in Fresno is moderate and dry. Ranging from 51 to 71 degrees Fahrenheit on average, Fresno hits highs of 115 and lows of 17 degrees Fahrenheit on occasion with around a foot of rainfall every year.

Fresno is home to several collegiate institutions such as California State University Fresno, Fresno Pacific and San Joaquin College of Law. There are over a dozen high schools in Fresno Unified School District, California’s fourth largest district. Fresno Unified educates nearly 80,000 students on an annual basis and more than 25,000 adults in post high school education programs.

Fresno’s thriving culture is home to over 76 languages and several artistic festivals and events, including Fresno Filmworks, Fresno Grand Opera and the Rogue Festival, one of the largest Festivals of its kind on the West Coast.

Fresno newsprint includes thriving publications such as the Fresno Bee, the Community Alliance, the Undercurrent and the Collegian. Fresno is also home to Appleby Productions. A company built on over 40 years of success in similar ventures. Appleby Productions brings helpful customer support and a unique creative vision to the Fresno Videography landscape.