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Welcome to Best of Central California

Central California is more than where we live—it is who we are. From the fields to the foothills, the markets to the main streets, we shop, dine, and celebrate life here in the heart of the Golden State. To honor the people, places, and businesses that make our region extraordinary, The Fresno Bee is proud to continue the tradition of the 2027 Best of Central California. This is more than a contest—it is a celebration of our communities and the local favorites we love most.

Best of Central California Promotion

Best of Central California will have strong support from FresnoBee.com, BestofCentralCalifornia.com, The Fresno Bee Newspaper and social media.

 

Nominations and voting will be driven by print, digital and social promotions.

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• FresnoBee.com Digital Display

• High Impact Digital Display

• The Fresno Bee Newspaper Ads

• Organic Social Media

• Paid Social Media

• Paid Targeted Eblast

• Eblast to FresnoBee.com

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Subscribers The Fresno Bee will invest over $200,000 in marketing support promoting  Best of Central California, driving participation and ensuring success for the  community and local businesses. 

How does it work?

During the nomination period, we invite our audience to nominate outstanding establishments and professionals in the Central California and the surrounding areas. Once our nominations are taken, we
will move them to a ballot for official voting. All nominations and voting will be done online at 
VoteBOCC.com

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Request your complimentary asset kit that includes badges ready to be incorporated into your social media posts, website, and emails during the contest to encourage voting and engage your audience!

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© 2027 McClatchy & NERUS Strategies, LLC. All rights reserved. Not a product of The Fresno Bee newsroom. Best of Central California is an advertising feature powered by OptimumContests.com, a service of NERUS Strategies, LLC (nerus.net); all content, concepts, and technology © 2027 NERUS Strategies, LLC. AI tools may assist in creating or editing materials; all content is human-reviewed prior to publication. NERUS Strategies, LLC and McClatchy disclaim all warranties and liability for errors, omissions, or use of this content. No reproduction permitted without prior written consent of NERUS Strategies, LLC. Use of the Best of Central California name and logo is by license only. Distributed to The Fresno Bee subscribers and select locations.

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