Author: Valley Voice Contributor

With Senate Vote, Central California Food Bank Urges the House to Protect SNAP and Medicaid, Preserving Food Security and Healthcare for Central Valley Families

Posted on by Valley Voice Contributor

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 51-50 (with Vice President Vance breaking the tie), passed its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Like the House version of the budget reconciliation bill, it contains deep reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Preliminary estimates show the Senate version cuts […]

CELEBRATE WITH VISALIA AT TOMORROW’S INDEPENDENCE SPECTACULAR

Posted on by Allison Mackey

The City of Visalia invites the community to join us tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, at Riverway Sports Park from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Independence Spectacular. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, food, vendors, and a dazzling drone show, funded by the Valley Air District and operated by Electric Sky. The drone shows are scheduled to […]

West Nile Virus Activity Remains High in Tulare County

Posted on by Valley Voice Contributor

The Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District is experiencing a particularly active season for West Nile virus (WNV), with continued detections in mosquito samples across its service area. These conditions present a serious public health concern, even as mosquito populations remain within expected seasonal ranges. Increased mosquito control operations — including adulticide treatments, larval inspections, […]

They were convicted of killing with their cars. No one told the California DMV.

Posted on by Lauren Hepler and Robert Lewis, CalMatters

California courts have failed to report hundreds of vehicular manslaughter convictions to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles over the past five years, allowing roadway killers to improperly keep their driver’s licenses, a CalMatters investigation has found. Marvin Salazar was convicted in May 2023 for killing his 18-year-old friend Joseph Ramirez, who was in the […]

Donna’s Calendar of Events!!

Posted on by Donna Orozco

Want to know what’s happening? Look no further than Donna’s Calendar of Events!  Theatre “Miscast Cabaret” features singers strangely miscast July 18-20 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com Art shows Arts Visalia is displaying nature photography by Ian Oliver and behind-the-scenes photography of the Springville Rodeo by Linda […]

Agriculture is at a critical juncture, farm leaders warn

Posted on by Christine Souza, California Farm Bureau

Grappling with higher costs and challenges related to water, labor, regulations and trade, some California farm leaders question whether the nation’s No. 1 agriculture state has reached a tipping point. California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass discussed the high cost of operating a farm in California during the Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit West […]

Tamarack Biotics earns FDA acceptance of raw milk breakthrough

Posted on by Valley Voice Contributor

In an historic milestone for food safety and nutrition, Tamarack Biotics secured U.S. FDA acceptance for its novel light-based milk treatment process. This clears the way for a new generation of dairy products that retain the full bioactive benefits of raw milk without the risk. Using advanced UV light technology, Tamarack’s TruActive® process eliminates harmful […]