U.S. News & World Report has recognized Kaweah Health in seven adult procedures and conditions as a High Performing Hospital in their 2025-2026 rankings. For more than 30 years, U.S. News has evaluated hospital performance in both complex and routine care to support patient decision-making for acute and chronic conditions. U.S. News Best Hospitals ranks […]
Don’t miss a thing going on in the South Valley with Donna’s Calendar of Events! Theatre “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy, is performed by the Kings Players Aug. 16-Sept. 7. The Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., Hanford. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org Shakespeare in the Park presents “Love’s Labour’s Lost” on Sept. 4 & […]
Animal control, like other public services, are reaching their breaking point in our communities. Shelters are crowded. Abandoned and stray animals are a persistent nuisance. Pet owners seek help in keeping their pets safe and healthy. Social issues such as euthanasia, adoption, animal rescue and population control have become part of community discussion. Tulare Voices […]
Salt + Light, a Tulare County-based nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness through community, compassion, and innovation, is thrilled to host its fifth annual Summer Soirée on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tulare Veterans Memorial Building. This year’s theme, “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” invites guests to step into an enchanting evening of […]
The City of Visalia is now accepting applications for the Nonprofit Program Fund. Made possible by Visalia residents through the City’s General Fund, up to $6,500 is available per grant awardee. A total of $75,000 grant funding is available for nonprofit and local government agencies that provide programs and services to Visalia youth. “The Nonprofit […]
The College of the Sequoias (COS) Theatre Arts Program is celebrating a remarkable year of achievement, capping off over two decades of artistic excellence with top honors at the 2025 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) for its acclaimed production of Reefer Madness: The Musical. The program was awarded the prestigious Citizen Artist Award, […]
Two universities that share a mission of increasing opportunities to serve students and communities in California’s Central Valley are joining forces to increase the number of locally educated doctors in the region and improve the health of all its residents. Fresno Pacific University and California Health Sciences University have signed an agreement guaranteeing interviews for […]
Educating today’s students about the importance of California agriculture is critically important to protecting the future of farming and ranching in the Golden State. For nearly 40 years, the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom has been a leader in that effort and is continuing to innovate to meet the needs of California classrooms. […]
Air quality in the San Joaquin Valley has improved significantly in recent years and the Valley Air District is asking residents to be mindful during the back-to-school season to keep emissions low and protect public health. The extreme heat in the coming days combined with significantly more vehicle traffic can lead to an increase in […]
The Springville Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the Springville Apple & Arts Festival, taking place on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Springville. This beloved community tradition, originally started by the Springville Community Club, continues to celebrate the region’s rich agricultural roots, creative spirit, […]