The Tulare County District Attorney’s Office has filed approximately 678 Proposition 36 eligible cases since the law went into effect in December 2024. In the November 2024 general election, California voters in all 58 counties approved the new law increasing treatment and punishment options for drug and theft crimes. “When Proposition 36 overwhelming was approved […]
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) proudly announces a record-breaking year in 2025, serving 2,752,392 passengers. This achievement represents a nearly 2.97% increase over 2024’s total of 2,672,881 passengers and underscores FAT’s continued growth and commitment to providing convenient air service access and connectivity for travelers throughout California’s Central Valley. In addition to this milestone, construction […]
The College of the Sequoias Adjunct Faculty Association (COSAFA), the College of the Sequoias Teachers Association (COSTA), and the California School Employees Association, Chapter 408 (CSEA), the three unions representing College of the Sequoias faculty and staff, are working together to endorse and support candidates for the upcoming 2026 College of the Sequoias Board of […]
Don’t miss a thing in the South Valley with Donna’s Calendar of Events! Live Theater The Barn Theater is showing an original family-friendly comedy, “Writer’s Block,” about a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer trying to overcome his writer’s block. Runs Jan. 23-Feb. 7 at 42 S. Plano, Porterville. 559 310-7046 or www.portervillebarntheater.com The Icehouse Theatre presents “The […]
Every Story Counts is a statewide initiative to capture data, stories and photos about how and why Californians use their local public Libraries. During the week of January 25–31, 2026 Tulare County Library will join Libraries across California to ask Californians to share their stories about visiting their Library. Just fill in a short survey […]
Live Theater Lindsay Community Theater hosts Lindsay High School’s “Hadestown Teen Edition” Jan. 16-25. A musical with a blend of blues, jazz, Dixieland and folk music retelling the Greek mythology tale of Orpheus and Eurydice about love, loss and systems that trap us. 190 N. Elmwood. 559 284-2223 or www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com The Barn Theater is showing […]
The Porterville City Council has approved plans for a new 16,765 square foot library. The construction of the brand-new library is an important milestone in a journey that began years ago and reflects the community’s resilience, vision, and commitment to learning. Planning for a new, modern library began in 2017, when the need to replace […]
Bring the whole family to Arts Visalia for a fun-filled February with the interactive illustrative art of Merry Miller-Gass. Explore the art behind two of Merry’s new children’s books, “No Love Potion” written by Christina Shawn and “Duck, Duck, Groove” written by Jeanette Fazarri Jones. An opening reception will be held on Friday, February 6 […]
Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) recently received the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award was earned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and marks a significant milestone in VUSD’s ongoing efforts for clear, transparent, and high-quality budget presentation, reinforcing its dedication to responsible financial stewardship. In […]
California being declared ‘drought-free’ is welcome news, but it is also a clear reminder of how volatile and unpredictable our weather has become. What is mission critical is creating a reliable water supply by managing, capturing, and storing water, regardless of whether the year is wet or dry. The way we manage our water is […]