On July 20 of last season, the King of the West 410 Sprint Car Series had one of its toughest nights in recent memory when popular driver Peter Murphy suffered injuries during a main event crash at the Antioch Speedway. The result of the accident ultimately forced Murphy to retire from Sprint Car racing as […]
Sequoia Natural History Association and Sequoia Field Institute are planning five group hikes in Sequoia National Park this summer, including: Alta Peak Backpack, July 24-27 The scenic trail covers both mesmerizing geology and extremely diverse plant and animal communities. This four-day trip covers about 20 miles, 3,900’ in elevation gain, and is a world away […]
The Tulare County Fair is seeking local entertainers to perform during the fair, September 10-14. The application form and details about available sound equipment are available on the entertainment page of the fair’s website, tcfair.org. Applications are due by August 1. Acts must be appropriate for fair-goers of all ages, and may include performers ranging […]
The Tulare County Fair’s entertainment lineup this year offers everything from metal-meets-mariachi to country, R&B and classic rock favorites. The schedule includes: Wednesday, September 10: Metalachi – This band is known for sombreros and extended classical violin solos sandwiched between covers of Guns ‘n’ Roses, Led Zeppelin and Metallica. Thursday, September 11: Morris Day and […]
Project Based Learning in the Great Outdoors (PBL-GO) is a new teacher training program scheduled for August 3-6 in the Sequoia National Park. The program is designed to immerse teachers in the great outdoors and prepare them to lead their own PBL unit involving outdoor field trips and topics. Circle J-Norris Ranch, the field study […]
A prominent condition affecting Gulf War Veterans is a cluster of medically unexplained chronic symptoms that can include fatigue, headaches, joint pain, indigestion, insomnia, dizziness, respiratory disorders and memory problems. VA refers to these illnesses as “chronic multi-symptom illness” and “undiagnosed illnesses.” The term “Gulf War Syndrome” is used when referring to medically unexplained symptoms […]
Juliette de Campos is the new executive director of the Tulare County Symphony. De Campos, who started her new position on Tuesday, most recently served as the director of operations for the Community Water Center, a non-profit organization focused on California water policy. The Tulare County native brings with her over 15 years of experience […]
As part of the Budweiser Concert Series, Rodney Atkins will take the stage of the Visalia Fox Theatre for a 7:30pm show on Sunday, July 13th. The east Tennessee native has an impressive track record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the country listener. Atkins has sold over four million singles in […]
“Discover the Dinosaurs” is coming to the Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., on July 12-13. This hands-on exhibit showcases museum-quality pieces along with several moving animatronic dinosaurs, all in a fun and educational environment. Kids and families are encouraged to get up close and touch some of the dinosaurs on display, an opportunity […]
Tulare and Kings counties will once again celebrate Independence Day in style. A variety of daytime celebrations, followed by evening fireworks displays, have been scheduled throughout the area. The Woodlake Kiwanis will help start things off with their Woodlake July 3rd Blast on Thursday. The celebration will be held at Miller Brown Park in downtown […]