Sexual misconduct allegations swirling around Cristobal Guerrero, a 31-year-old College of the Sequoias student and former writing tutor, have deepened: the Tulare County District Attorney’s office has confirmed it is reviewing at least one case related to Guerrero, and multiple new sources have spoken to the Valley Voice regarding their experiences with him. One, referred […]
Dairy Girl Network (DGN) announces opening of nominations for the DGN Forward Under 40 award, sponsored by Lely, and the DGN Leading Impact award. Online nominations are now open and due August 31, 2026. Award winners will be honored at the Forward TogetHER National Conference from October 27 – 29, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. The […]
This November, California voters will have the opportunity to support the future of affordable housing through Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. If approved, Proposition 1 would provide $11.25 billion in bond funding to create and preserve affordable homes, expand homeownership opportunities, and support housing for veterans, seniors, farmworkers, first-time […]
California Water Service (Cal Water) has completed two water infrastructure upgrades in Visalia and started a new one in Goshen to enhance water system reliability and fire protection. When completed, a total of 6,800 feet of main will be installed in Cal Water’s Visalia District to help strengthen the water system for residential customers and […]
Fidel Banuelos, a garden adopter and retired teacher, will lead a nature tour on Saturday August 15th. The tour participants will see how California native plants survive the summer months. This is a free guided tour of the Tule River Parkway Native Plant Demonstration Gardens. We welcome all ages. Fidel will provide the tour in […]
The City of Porterville is pleased to announce the appointments of Trisha Whiteley as Finance Director and Clayton Dignam as Director of the Planning and Engineering Department. Both Whiteley and Dignam are longtime City of Porterville employees who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and bring extensive institutional knowledge and experience to their […]
After a several months-long process of seeking and interviewing candidates, the College of the Sequoias Teachers Association (COSTA), California School Employee Association – Chapter 408 (CSEA), and College of Sequoias Adjunct Faculty Association (COSAFA), have endorsed candidates for the College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees in Wards 1, 2 and 5 for the upcoming […]
The Visalia Elks Lodge #1298 is proud to host its 10th Annual Honor the Badge on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 providing a complimentary lunch to current and retired first responders. Dispatchers, public safety support staff, and other first responder support personnel are also invited to attend as a way of recognizing the vital role they play in keeping our communities […]
Agricultural groups in California are paying close attention this month to the trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada. The North American neighbor has long been the top export market for agricultural products from California and the U.S. as a whole. But a trade conflict that began shortly after President Donald Trump returned to office […]
Fresno Pacific University has once again been recognized by Money as one of its Best Colleges in America, earning a 4.5-star rating in the publication’s annual college rankings. This makes FPU one of only ten private colleges in California to receive a 4.5 rating or higher. Money’s Best Colleges list evaluates four-year colleges on 25 […]