College of the Sequoias Theatre Arts students recently brought home top honors from the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival. From February 9-16 of this year, 32 COS Theatre Arts students attended the 48th Annual Regional Festival in Honolulu, where they enjoyed a variety of activities, including workshops, symposia and regional-level award programs, hosted by the […]
Visalia Breakfast Lions Club invites you to join them for the fun and festivities of this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.The parade will stroll down Main Street on Saturday, March 12 at 10am. Downtown will be filled with folks taking in the Irish Cheer, so arrive early to stake out your spot along the parade […]
On February 18 The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today released the Draft 2016 Business Plan, a foundational document for implementing the California High-Speed Rail program that reflects the transition from planning to construction to providing passenger service. Overall capital costs are reduced from $67.6 billion to $64.2 billion. The plan also provides the path […]
After much discussion with his family and friends, Brian Poochigian is excited and proud to announce his candidacy for Tulare County Supervisor District 1. He was born and raised in Tulare County, and graduated from Mt. Whitney High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University. He is currently employed by Cal-Tex […]
Plagued by years of gang activity, Earlimart might finally get some relief. The sheriff’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit has started issuing injunctions to identified gang members aimed at the Norteno gang. Even though the sheriff’s department has just started educating the community about what the injunction means, the innovative tactic seems to be already be […]
Tulare County Registrar of Voters, Rita A. Woodard, announced that Nomination Papers for offices to be voted on at the June 7, 2016 Primary Election were made available beginning on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, and will be available through Friday, March 11, 2016, in the Elections Division, Government Plaza, 5951 South Mooney Blvd. in Visalia. […]
On February 1, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWCB) announced that two public meetings will be held next month–on March 3 and 17, both from 6-8pm–at Palo Verde School, 9637 Avenue 196 in Tulare. The SWCB will provide information on proposed actions, answer questions and accept comments and testimony from the public. At issue […]
Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux announced the death of pilot James Chavez and Deputy Scott Ballantyne following the Sheriff One crash along Highway 190 near Lake Success just after 4pm on February 10. “Our hearts go out to the families,” Boudreaux said. “They are part of the sheriff’s office family.” Deputy Ballantyne was hired as […]
“Cheri Taylor comes from a long line of stubborn Highlander Scots!” is the very first statement on her bio sheet. Isn’t it interesting how people perceive themselves and yet others around them may see something quite different? Expounding upon the word stubborn brings out words like dedicated and strong-willed, or firmly planted and adamant. According […]
Exeter’s Man and Woman of the Year, Heritage, Beautification and Business of the Year will be honored at the Exeter Chamber of Commerce 93rd Annual Banquet, Saturday, February 27, 2016. The honorees for the year 2015 are: Woman of the Year, Rose King and Man of the Year, Cliffton Bush. Heritage Award recipient is Pamela […]