College of the Sequoias staff, faculty unite for 2026 November trustee elections

The College of the Sequoias Adjunct Faculty Association (COSAFA), the College of the Sequoias Teachers Association (COSTA), and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 408 (CSEA), the three unions representing College of the Sequoias faculty and staff, are working together to endorse and support candidates for the upcoming 2026 College of the Sequoias Board of […]

Donna’s Calendar of Events!!!

Don’t miss a thing in the South Valley with Donna’s Calendar of Events! Live Theater The Barn Theater is showing an original family-friendly comedy, “Writer’s Block,” about a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer trying to overcome his writer’s block. Runs Jan. 23-Feb. 7 at 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com The Icehouse Theatre presents “The […]

Every Story Counts… A week in the life of your public Library: Tulare County Library wants to hear how and why YOU use your Library

Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public Libraries. During the week of January 25–31, 2026 Tulare County Library will join Libraries across California to ask Californians to share their stories about visiting their Library.  Just fill in a short survey […]

Donna’s Calendar of Events

Live Theater Lindsay Community Theater hosts Lindsay High School’s “Hadestown Teen Edition” Jan. 16-25. A musical with a blend of blues, jazz, Dixieland and folk music retelling the Greek mythology tale of Orpheus and Eurydice about love, loss and systems that trap us. 190 N. Elmwood. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com The Barn Theater is showing […]

Arts Visalia presents: Beyond the Book: The Art of Picture Book Illustration by Merry Miller-Gass

Bring the whole family to Arts Visalia for a fun-filled February with the interactive illustrative art of Merry Miller-Gass. Explore the art behind two of Merry’s new children’s books, “No Love Potion” written by Christina Shawn and “Duck, Duck, Groove” written by Jeanette Fazarri Jones. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 6 […]

Visalia Unified receives ASBO Meritorious Budget Award for 2025-26

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) recently received the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award was earned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and marks a significant milestone in VUSD’s ongoing efforts for clear, transparent, and high-quality budget presentation, reinforcing its dedication to responsible financial stewardship. In […]

New state laws affecting farms take effect Jan. 1

Several new state laws set to take effect this week will impact agriculture in California. Beginning Jan. 1, California farmers and ranchers will see changes pertaining to employee wages, management of abandoned farmland, organic waste disposal, agritourism and immigration enforcement. As with other sectors, the cost of agricultural labor will rise as California’s minimum wage […]