The City of Fresno is located in the heart of the state in the fertile San Joaquin Valley.   From the agricultural fields on the valley floor to the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the Fresno area truly offers something for everyone.

Fresno is the fifth largest city in the state of California.  Centrally located, Fresno is the financial, industrial, trade, and commercial capital in the Central San Joaquin Valley.   This dynamic city is the hub of a region rich in heritage, resources, and people.  Fresno is a unique mixture of more than 80 different nationalities.   The various cultures that make up the community of Fresno are much like mosaic pieces that together make a beautiful picture.