The House voted 405 – 11 Tuesday to recognize the Armenian Genocide that killed 1.5 million Armenians perpetrated by Turkey in 1915. The killing of the 1.5 million Armenians has been acknowledged by the United States but never officially recognized as genocide. Turkey claims the Armenians died as a result of warfare and deny there […]
The effectiveness and organizational heath of the VUSD is essential to the health and vitality of the greater Visalia community. All students benefit when they are educated in a school district in which the board, employee team, and community at large are unified in purpose, priorities, and direction. The authority and responsibility for appointment of […]
Before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform October 29, 2019 Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, thank you for the opportunity to address the Committees concerning the activities relating to Ukraine and my role in the events under investigation. Background I […]
Visalia Unified School District’s motto is “We educate kids. We create futures.” Bond Measure A dollars are set to go to work for just that purpose. According to Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) Director of Facilities Gerry Lemus at the Measure A Bond Oversight Committee Meeting October 16, elementary schools, middle schools and high schools […]
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the opportunity to appear today to provide my perspective on the events that are the subject of the Committees’ inquiry. My sole purpose is to provide the Committees with my views about the strategic importance of Ukraine to the United States as well as additional information about the incidents in question. […]
A Press Release from Kaweah Delta VISALIA – They say laughter is the best medicine and on Sunday, Oct. 20, nearly 1,000 people found that to be true at Kaweah Delta’s beloved 8th annual Pink Tea Party in Visalia. The event’s keynote speaker Mack Dryden, a two-time cancer survivor, who has who has appeared on The […]
A Press Release from Visalia Unified School District The California State Department of Education released Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) information reflecting performance in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics during the 2018-2019 annual administration. This is the fifth year of the computer-based SBAC administration, and it reflects the closest performance comparison between Visalia Unified students […]
A Press Release from the Campaign to Elect Ruben Macareno Ruben Macareno pulled “Signature in Lieu” forms for the 21st Congressional District that encompasses the four San Joaquin Valley counties of Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Kern counties. Macareno, who sits on the Farmersville City Council, states that pulling papers gives him the opportunity to speak […]
At a Town Hall Meeting Tuesday in Sanger, 21st District Democratic Congressman TJ Cox addressed a multitude of local concerns and illustrated progress regarding water consumption, agriculture and aiding our combat veterans. “The suicide rate needs to go down to zero,” said Cox, addressing those with Post-traumatic Stress Syndrome, especially those who live in rural […]
In a press release Amy Shuklian announces her reelection. Visalia, Ca— Tulare County District 3 Supervisor Amy Shuklian will seek a second term on the Tulare County Board of Supervisors and has received the endorsements of Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and District Attorney Tim Ward. “Supervisor Shuklian demonstrates a high level of loyalty and […]