Kaweah Health and Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency have collaborated to open a Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) today, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. In 2022, the two health organizations received a California Health Facilities Financing Authority grant of nearly $5 million to establish the facility. Located near Visalia’s Oval Park, the CSU will […]
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State Water Resources Control Board’s unanimous decision sends Kaweah subbasin back to DWR
The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) unanimously adopted a resolution at its December 2nd board meeting to return three Kaweah River area groundwater agencies to Department of Water Resources (DWR) oversight, effectively retaining local control over groundwater management. The Kaweah Subbasin, a groundwater basin within Tulare County comprised of the East Kaweah, […]
City of Tulare reaffirms intent to pursue sales tax measure as major revenues begin to slow
As part of its ongoing efforts to address long-term fiscal sustainability, the City of Tulare is evaluating placing a local sales tax measure on the November 2026 ballot. Financial forecasts indicate that in the coming years, the City is expected to face a structural deficit as revenues fall short of covering the rising costs of […]
Costa, McBride lead letter urging USDA to restore full bird flu surveillance as holiday season approaches
Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Ranking Member of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Chicken Caucus, and senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (DE-00) led dozens of Members of Congress in a letter calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately restore full […]
College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center invites local industry to grand opening of new building
The College of the Sequoias (COS) Training Resource Center (TRC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new facility, located at 1233 N. Century St., Visalia, CA 93291, on December 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Local business and industry partners are invited to an open house celebration, with remarks scheduled at 3:00 PM, […]
Nonprofit pharmacy brings essential healthcare services back to Three Rivers
Main Fork Pharmacy, a vital resource for providing prescription medicine to the community of Three Rivers, will hold a grand opening from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11. “This nonprofit pharmacy is the only option for Three Rivers residents unless they drive an hour or more round-trip,” said Martin Burnham, Main Fork Pharmacy […]
History begins with a story – Terry Ommen discusses history of the Depot and Visalia’s Future History Museum
Each December local historian and author Terry Ommen shares stories of our history with the audience at “Tulare County Voices at 210.” This month Ommen will be joined by Visalia Heritage President Walter Deissler, who is leading the effort to establish a history museum at The Depot, the former restaurant created from a Southern Pacific […]
City of Porterville to Host 2025 State of The City Address at Porterville Chamber’s First Friday Coffee for December
The City of Porterville is proud to continue the tradition of sponsoring the Porterville Chamber of Commerce’s “First Friday Coffee” event on Friday, December 5, 2025, beginning at 7:00 AM. The event will be held at the Galaxy Theatre, located at 631 N. Indiana St., Porterville, CA. Mayor Greg Meister will deliver the highly anticipated 2025 State of the […]
Donna’s Calendar of Events
Everything that’s fun to do this Holiday Season in Donna’s Calendar of Events! Theater “Nunsense,” the hilarious comedy spoof about the Little Sisters of Hoboken, is being performed by the Three Rivers Players on Dec. 4-7 at The Community Presbyterian Church, 43410 Sierra Dr. (Highway 198). Dinner theater Friday and Saturday. 559 561-4154 “The Lion […]
Deck the Home Nominations in Visalia Now Open for Christmas Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the City of Visalia is celebrating with another ho-ho-home decorating contest! Deck the Home: Visalia’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest is back for the Christmas season, and nominations are open now. Everyone is invited to join in the fun of this citywide decorating contest, as Visalians nominate […]