Fresno-Yosemite International Airport prepares for new food & beverage program

Passengers traveling through Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) will begin to see a transition in food and beverage offerings this month as part of the Airport’s new concessions program. SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, was recently awarded a contract to operate […]

Dark Sky Festival set to return to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service, is excited to announce the much-anticipated Dark Sky Festival set to return to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on September 9, 2023. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, renowned for its towering sequoia trees and breathtaking vistas, are among the few places left in […]

Sierra View applies for $17.35m distressed hospital loan to strengthen healthcare services

Sierra View Medical Center has applied for the Distressed Hospital Loan Program for $17.35 million. The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) jointly administer this program. Currently, $300 million in funding is available for hospitals — $150 million was originally allocated to the program in […]

Retired VUSD teacher pens children’s book based on family dog’s adoption story

For nearly 30 years, Barry Shein, taught Visalia’s children. Now retired, Shein is focusing his efforts on teaching the next generation of children about love, compassion, and belonging through his new children’s book, My Name is Brandan.  My Name Is Brandan is Shein’s debut book that was inspired by the real-life adoption story of his family’s beloved dog, Brandan. […]

Westlands’ Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan receives approval

Westlands Water District (District) received official notice from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) that the Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (Westside GSP) was approved. Submitted in conformity with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the Westside GSP’s approval is a significant step in ensuring a long-term water future in the heart of the […]

Cityserve Hosts Benefit Concert for Disaster Relief from Winter Storms

CityServe TulareKings (CSTK), and California Dairies, INC. (CDI) present “CityServe Rising: A Concert to benefit disaster relief in Tulare and Kings Counties”. It will be next Saturday, August 12, 7:00 P.M. at The Visalia Fox Theatre. Performers include local country artists, Vanessa Rae, Josh Day, and Nick Slater, with national recording artists including Joe and […]

Central California’s Portuguese festivals to be the focus of a special event at the Carnegie Museum of Kings County Aug. 12

One of the most enduring and beloved traditions among Portuguese Americans will be the focus of a special event at the Carnegie Museum of Kings County on Saturday, Aug. 12. “Festa: A History of Central California’s Azorean Celebrations” will highlight the religious roots and central features of the annual Portuguese festivals, which are held from […]