The First Congregational Church of Tulare was established as the first church in the tiny town of Tulare (population about 30) in 1874, spurred on by the arrival of the railroad. The church will celebrate its 150th anniversary from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13 with tours, food, face painting and games. The first minister, […]
Current poor dispersion conditions and a stable atmosphere across the Valley have led to an increase in PM10 (particulate matter 10 microns and smaller) and ozone concentrations throughout the Valley, with notable pollution spikes from Merced County south. Record high temperatures for this time of year are contributing to the trapping of pollutants at ground […]
Visalia Transit Serves Over 140,000 Residents with Services Ranging from Fixed Route to V-Line VISALIA, CA – RATP Dev USA will become the new operator for Visalia Transit, starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024. In partnership with the City of Visalia, RATP Dev will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the transit system and enhancing […]
Here is your guide to Art Shows, Theater, Museums and all the fun events happening in Tulare and Kings Counties! Community theater Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “School of Rock” runs Sept. 27-Oct. 12 at Encore Theatre, 324 South N St., Tulare. About a failed rock star who turns a school class into a guitar-shredding, mind-blowing rock […]
The Carnegie Museum of Kings County, in partnership with the China Alley Preservation Society, is presenting a tribute to the Moon Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Carnegie Museum. The event is being held in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition celebrating local Asian history and culture. It starts at noon and will run […]
Monday, September 23, the House unanimously passed H.R. 6125, the Online Dating Safety Act. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the bipartisan bill last year, which would require dating apps and services to issue fraud ban notifications to users who have interacted with a person removed from the app. The […]
The second installment of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County’s celebration of Asian history and culture opens Friday, Sept. 13, in downtown Hanford. The exhibition, which runs through Dec. 15 at the historic Carnegie Library building, focuses on the experiences and contributions of the area’s Asian communities following World War II. Specific displays highlight the […]
High school students from across Tulare and Kings counties will have the opportunity to explore careers in the building, construction, and transportation industries through hands-on activities at the upcoming Trades Day event. This annual event, now in its third year, is a collaboration between the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) and Porterville Unified School […]
Salt + Light, a Visalia-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing homelessness, in partnership with Self-Help Enterprises, a nationally recognized community development organization whose mission is to work together with low-income families to build and sustain healthy homes and communities, are excited to announce the Grand Opening of The Neighborhood Village, a groundbreaking permanent supportive housing community, […]
On Thursday, September 26th, the Sequoia Tourism Council (STC) will offer a free training seminar for local businesses involved in the hospitality and retail industries. The seminar, known as Concierge College, will take place at Galaxy Theatres in Tulare, located at 1575 Retherford St, from 8:00 am to 10:30 am. The STC is a collaborative […]