As part of its ongoing Cultural Historical Awareness Program (CHAP), Porterville College will host an insightful panel discussion titled “Death and Dying: The Role of Hospice” on February 24, 2026. The event will take place at 7:00 PM in the PC Forum. The presentation features a multidisciplinary team from Bristol Hospice who will provide a […]
Our City Council laments that businesses won’t come to Porterville. We’re told the problem is too many regulations or a lack of direct access to Highway 99. That explanation is convenient—but incomplete. Cities far more constrained than ours manage to attract investment because they plan well. Porterville sits at the gateway to the Sierra Nevada […]
February 12th, during the annual senior photo—a tradition featuring all seniors united above a student-chosen slogan—the atmosphere of unity shattered drastically. As a Redwood Senior standing on that field, I watched as a moment meant for unity was traded for a display of hate. The opportunity came about during a busy day on campus. Soon-to-be […]
Don’t miss a thing going on in the South Valley! Read Donna’s Calendar of Events! Live Theater Encore Theatre presents “Rent,” a powerful rock musical that follows struggling artists in NYC against the backdrop of the AIDS crisis, Feb. 7-21. 324 South N St., Tulare. 559 686-1300 or www.encoretulare.org The Enchanted Playhouse puts on “Peter […]
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 […]