The Valley Voice and other local publications, including the Sun-Gazette and Visalia Times-Delta, were awarded honors in the 2025 California Journalism Awards, an annual compitition held by the California News Publishers Association (CNPA.) Judges looked at articles written and submitted by California news outlets and evaluated them on criteria that varied by category — including categories for […]
Dear Editor: The recent decision to bring whole and 2% milk back to school lunches is a step backward for school nutrition. Many children—especially students of color—are lactose intolerant, while others simply don’t need dairy to maintain a healthy diet. At a time when nutritious plant-based milks are widely available, expanding dairy options instead of […]
Celebrate the creativity of the summer art classes with the Young at Art: Summer Youth Art Exhibition this August 6 – 22, 2026. Community members are invited to join family and friends of the young artists who participated in summer art classes for a fun-filled opening reception on August 7 from 5:00 pm -7:30 pm […]
The Tulare County Office of Education Theatre Company’s summer production of Big Fish centers on the charismatic Edward Bloom, whose impossible stories of epic adventures frustrate his pragmatic son, Will. Bloom’s adventures make for a lively musical full of colorful characters as he tells tall tales of meeting a mermaid and a witch, befriending an […]
Sierra View Local Health Care District residents interested in serving their community and helping shape the future of local health care are encouraged to run for the Board of Directors. The nomination period for the November 3, 2026, General Election is open through Friday, August 7, 2026. Three Board seats will appear on the November […]
The Porterville Library invites community members of all ages to participate in the America 250 Reading Challenge, which began July 6th and will be continuing through November 13th. The reading challenge encourages participants to explore America’s rich history, culture, and heritage through books while celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. To help readers get started, the […]
Today, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) announced a new partnership with Metropolis, which will enable a hassle-free fully contactless parking experience. Beginning July 14, 2026, travelers across all of FAT’s parking lots can simply drive in and drive out. No tickets, no kiosks, and faster exit lanes, making parking one of the easiest parts of […]
The City of Porterville has implemented several internal organizational changes designed to strengthen customer service, improve operational efficiency, and better align City services with the needs of residents, businesses, and the community. Effective July 1, 2026, Code Enforcement has transitioned from the Fire Department to the Planning & Engineering Department. Business Licensing has transitioned from […]
Newly posted state air monitoring data reveal that the average annual level of the fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) near the Fresno County town of Parlier reached 0.35 parts per billion (ppb) in 2025 — 31% above the 0.27 ppb “action level” set by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) as the trigger for further […]
All six of the Adventist Health hospitals in Central California that report data to the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® have been nationally recognized for demonstrating a commitment to following the latest research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke. Stroke is the No. 4 cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Report. Studies show patients can experience […]