Donna’s Calendar of Events

Don’t miss a thing this fall with Donna’s Calendar of Events! Theater  “Dracula,” adapted by director Chris Mangels from the novel by Bram Stoker, runs Oct.  9-18 at the College of the Sequoias Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. www.cos.edu/theatre “The Shai Ones,” an original play by Todd Mathenia about a doctor trying to find a […]

Donna’s Calendar of Events!!

Don’t miss a thing with Donna’s Calendar of Events!  Theatre “The Phantom Tollbooth,” about a boy who must save princesses Rhyme and Reason, runs Sept. 19-28 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com “The Woman in Black,” billed as the most brilliantly effective spine-chiller, is on stage at Encore […]

Representatives Costa, Moore call for federal study on AI Data Centers’ impact in rural America

Rising energy demand from AI data centers has led to higher utility costs for consumers. To address this challenge, U.S Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Blake Moore (UT-01) introduced H.R. 5227 – Unleashing Low-Cost Rural AI Act, bipartisan legislation to require the U.S. Departments of Energy, Interior, and Agriculture to study the impact of AI […]

Valley SDBC launches Tulare County Business Resource Expo (Dinuba, Lindsay, Visalia, Tulare)

The series kicked off this week in Dinuba, where local entrepreneurs connected with advisors and support organizations. Upcoming expos will take place in Lindsay, Visalia, and Tulare later this month. These events are free and open to the public, offering resources in English and Spanish, with a commitment from partners to connect entrepreneurs with additional […]

Orthopedic spine surgeon joins Adventist Health in Hanford and Fowler

Adventist Health Physicians Network is pleased to welcome double fellowship-trained, board-eligible orthopedic spinal surgeon Dora Pelletier, MD, to its Hanford Medical Pavillion and Fowler medical office locations. Dr. Pelletier is passionate about helping patients reclaim mobility and quality of life through advanced spine care; surgical and non-surgical. She specializes in both complex and minimally invasive […]

Visalia Unified to launch public financial dashboard in 2026

Visalia Unified is advancing transparency across the District. As part of Forward 2030: A Community Driven Blueprint for the Future, VUSD announced the upcoming launch of a public-facing financial dashboard. The new dashboard will provide the community with a clear and accessible view of where District resources are being allocated in alignment with District priorities. […]

State declares Quail Park, Quail Park on Cypress deficiency free

Quail Park at Shannon Ranch and Quail Park on Cypress have achieved the highest recognition possible from the California Department of Social Services, being declared “Deficiency Free” during the state’s rigorous annual survey. The comprehensive inspection evaluated every aspect of both communities’ operations, including clinical care, financial practices, human resources, resident rights, dietary services, engagement programs, and […]

Nationally renowned psychologist and author Dr. Jean Twenge to keynote conference in Visalia

he Workforce Investment Board of Tulare County is proud to announce that Dr. Jean Twenge, acclaimed psychologist, researcher, and best-selling author, will serve as the keynote speaker at the INNOVATORS by Design 2025 Conference, taking place on October 8, 2025, at the Visalia Convention Center. A leading voice in generational psychology, Dr. Twenge will deliver […]