In a recent conversation with News Nation, Randy Emery, a distinguished community college welding educator and American Welding Society District Director, emphasized the importance of considering trades as a viable post-high school option. Emery, drawing from his 25 years of experience, highlighted the numerous benefits and opportunities available in pursuing a career in the trades. […]
Today, Presidents of California Citrus Mutual (CCM) and Citrus Research Board (CRB) issued statements applauding Congressional leaders for recently approving additional funds for the new citrus breeding program in Parlier, California. Congress is allocating an additional $500,000 in federal funding on top of the $1 million granted last year to expand the program into California. The […]
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the all-important April snow survey, the fourth measurement of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 64 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 27.5 inches, which is 113 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount […]
Central Valley Congressman and farmer John Duarte has endorsed local business leader, military and law enforcement veteran Michael Maher for Congressional District 21. Congressman Duarte represents California’s 13th Congressional District, stretching from Stanislaus and San Joaquin County south to Madera and parts of Fresno County. In his endorsement statement, Congressman Duarte said, “Michael Maher was […]
St. Aloysius School, a Catholic school offering education in a faith-based environment to students in grades Junior Kindergarten through eight is celebrating 75 years of educating area youth. “We’ve stood the test of time because St. Aloysius is so much more than a school,” said Reverend Monsignor Rick Urizalqui, who has served as the pastor […]
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Jennifer Vega La Serna, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Services at College of the Sequoias, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Applying lessons from over a dozen years researching exceptional community colleges, the Aspen fellowship aims to select […]
The smash Broadway hit, Mary Poppins, is the spring musical for the Lindsay Community Theater. Show dates for Mary Poppins are April 19, 20, 26, & 27 at 7:30 PM and April 21 & 28 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are adults $15 ($10 online in advance) and students $5. Get tickets at lindsaycommunitytheater.com. Mary Poppins is […]
Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week at a flower scavenger hunt. You will be searching in the Tule River Native Plant Gardens for flowers of 8 colors and recording your finds by photos or drawings. The starting point is the Tule River parking lot at Jaye Street. The hunt is on Saturday April 20th […]
Visalia will see traffic lane closures beginning Monday, April 15th as California Water Service continues their water main installation project. The work will continue to take place along Linwood Street between Mineral King Avenue and Crowley Avenue and will require the temporary closure of Linwood Street. The overall project is to include open trench work along Linwood […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the finalists for its prestigious 69th Annual Awards, honoring businesses and organizations that contribute to Visalia. The Awards will take place on Thursday, June 6th, at the historic Fox Theater in downtown Visalia. These awards celebrate the unwavering dedication and spirit of entrepreneurship that defines Visalia’s business landscape. […]