Free summer meals for kids and teens at Tulare County libraries

The Tulare County Library offers free meals during Summer 2026 to children and teens ages 0 to 18 at eight branch locations in Dinuba, Lindsay, Visalia, Earlimart, Exeter, Pixley, Strathmore, and Tipton. The Library working with the Lindsay Unified School District, Dinuba Unified School District, and Fresno Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC)  provide this service through […]

Visalia Republican Women Federated announces free community movie series celebrating America’s 250th birthday

Visalia is getting a stars-and-stripes summer celebration worthy of a fireworks finale. The Visalia Republican Women Federated is proud to announce a FREE three-week movie series at the historic Visalia Fox Theatre in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Families, friends, neighbors, and movie lovers of all ages are invited to enjoy patriotic blockbuster films, exciting giveaways, and an unforgettable community […]

City of Visalia seeking applicants for Planning Commission, apply by June 19

The City of Visalia is currently accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission for a full term set to expire June 30, 2028. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on matters related to land use, zoning, subdivisions, and community development. The Commission also administers the City’s Zoning Ordinance and […]

TCAG names Senator Hurtado as 2026 LocalMotion Elected Official of the Year

Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) has been named the recipient of the 2026 LocalMotion Elected Official of the Year by the Tulare County Association of Governments (TCAG). The Senator’s focus on transportation priorities in the Central Valley has led to improved safety, increased economic vitality and critical infrastructure investments. The award honors elected leaders who have […]

Sierra View Medical Center recognized in Best of Central California Awards

Sierra View Medical Center and several of its locations were recognized in the 2026 Best of Central California People Choice Awards, earning multiple Gold, Silver, and Bronze honors across healthcare categories. Honors included Gold awards for Best Hospital, Best Surgery Center, and Best Cancer Treatment Center; Silver awards for Place to Have a Baby, Orthopedic […]

Gold Runner to run special trains to Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for 2026 Juneteenth Celebration

Travelers from Northern California, the Bay Area, or the Central Valley are invited to experience a scenic day trip aboard the Gold Runner, arriving directly at the gates of the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 13. The event will begin at 11:00 AM and conclude at 4:00 PM. Gold Runner […]

Tulare County Library opening Summer Reading Challenge on June 9

The sun is out for Tulare County Library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge – Unearth a Story. Beginning Tuesday, June 9 through Saturday, July 18, the Summer Reading Challenge celebrates reading with a dinosaurs, paleontology, and archaeology focus. “Unearth a Story” demonstrates that beneath the surface of any story, digging deep helps us uncover clues of […]

Live Theater The Kings Players stage an original play, “I Shot Jennifer Lopez,” a comedy about Norah who snaps what appears to be a compromising picture of Jennifer Lopez. Could this make Norah rich? Runs May 24-June 7. Adult themes. Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., Hanford. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org The Barn Theater presents “One […]