They come from all walks of life – teachers and nurses, military and stay-at-home moms, accountants and beauticians. They range in age from their late teens to mid-forties. They all have one thing in common – their physical and mental dedication to the sport of roller derby. “My family and friends (who are not in […]
Jazmine Morfin, a University Preparatory High School (UPHS) junior and Leadership Club president, saw something online that inspired her to make a difference in Tulare County. “Jazmine is always looking for a project,” said UPHS Lead Teacher Helen Milliorn-Feller. “She has the ambition and the compassion to initiate projects that can make a difference in […]
A public outreach meeting to discuss the Southern California Edison Greenway Trail project is set for 5:30pm Tuesday, December 9, at Golden West High School, Portable #24, 1717 N. McAuliff St. in Visalia. The meeting will inform residents, particularly those who have property adjacent to or in close proximity of the proposed trail, from just […]
As the bus drew up to the Visalia Fox Theatre on symphony night, excited students from Pixley School looked up at the lighted marquee and couldn’t repress their excitement about the upcoming concert. Most had never been to a big theater or attended a concert before. The students had been invited to the concert as […]
In an effort to assist veterans and their dependents in receiving state and federal veterans benefits that they may be eligible for, our office will make home visits. These home visits are designed for those that cannot travel to our office. We can assist with the appropriate paperwork and file a claim for benefits. We […]
Children from some of the most impoverished areas of Tulare County are gaining literacy skills and becoming better prepared for school thanks to the Early Steps to School Success program funded by First 5 Tulare County. The program is provided by Save the Child Federation, an international organization, and offered through public schools in Alpaugh, […]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design-build services for Construction Package 4 (CP 4), representing the next 30-mile phase of construction through the counties of Tulare and Kern and the cities of Wasco and Shafter. “The Authority continues to deliver on its voter-mandated mission to build high-speed […]
The Lindsay Community Theater will present Jingle Ball 2014 on Saturday, December 13, at 7:30pm. Jingle Ball 2014 is a musical variety Christmas show for all ages, starring some of Tulare County’s most talented young entertainers. Anahy Rangel is a member of the COS Chamber Choir and a vocal performance major. She is an alumnus […]
Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle will bring their Christmas Show to Tachi Palace in Lemoore on Thursday, December 11. Greenwood has more than 30 albums to his credit. His #1 songs and other charting singles include: “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands,” ”She’s Lyin,” “I Don’t Mind the […]
The Sons of the San Joaquin will return to the Visalia Fox Theater for an afternoon of Christmas and Holiday favorites at 3pm on Saturday, December 13. The Sons are known for their upbeat, airtight three-part harmony and original cowboy material, written by Jack Hannah. The ensemble today is Jack and his brother Joe Hannah, […]