When the subject of housing comes up, the surprising thing isn’t that the news is bad, which it is. The surprising thing is that the news is surprising. Our community, like California and the nation, has a housing shortage. But it depends on what kind of housing, for whom, and where it is. If homeownership […]
World Ag Expo, the world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition, will open its gates next week at the International Agri-Center in Tulare. The show looks to welcome thousands of attendees from around the world for three days of innovation, education, and networking. Now in its 59th year, World Ag Expo continues to bring together growers, […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce IMPACT Leadership Conference 2026, a reimagined leadership experience designed to energize, inspire, and equip today’s leaders with practical tools for immediate impact. This year’s IMPACT Conference introduces an innovative one-room format featuring a dynamic opening keynote, high-energy 30-minute “Spark Sessions,” and intentional moments for connection throughout […]
A Valentine’s Day event, to be held from 10am to 2pm, will feature food and craft vendors, free bike helmets and bike safety lights, decorated gardens, and informational booths. The gardens will be decorated for Valentine’s Day. Visitors are encouraged to take selfies and family pictures. There are 32 native plant gardens in this City of […]
Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) has released its Strategic Plan: Year 1 Biannual Report, marking an important milestone in the district’s long-term commitment to student success and continuous growth. The report provides the community with a transparent update on progress made during the first half of Year 1 of the district’s Strategic Plan, “Visalia Unified […]
Lindsay Arts is proud to present this year’s Judged Art Show, open to adult and college-aged artists from throughout the Central Valley. The exhibition will be held in the main gallery and will feature an Open Show welcoming artwork across multiple mediums. Entries will be judged on technique, originality, and creativity, with ribbons awarded to […]
Sheriff, as a citizen of Tulare County I am respectfully asking that you do not enable encryption on ALL of your radio channels. As a child born in the 60’s I can remember when I was young and my mother owned a short-wave radio. One thing I liked about it was that I was able […]
The Porterville Armory, which has served as an emergency shelter since the 2023 flood disaster by providing temporary housing and basic services for displaced individuals and families will be closing at the end of February. As part of the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget process, the Porterville City Council approved the remaining one-time General Fund allocation […]
The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office has filed approximately 678 Proposition 36 eligible cases since the law went into effect in December 2024. In the November 2024 general election, California voters in all 58 counties approved the new law increasing treatment and punishment options for drug and theft crimes. “When Proposition 36 overwhelming was approved […]
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) proudly announces a record-breaking year in 2025, serving 2,752,392 passengers. This achievement represents a nearly 2.97% increase over 2024’s total of 2,672,881 passengers and underscores FAT’s continued growth and commitment to providing convenient air service access and connectivity for travelers throughout California’s Central Valley. In addition to this milestone, construction […]