Visalia Unified School District, alongside the staff and students of Oak Grove Elementary, celebrated their very own Sarvadnya Kadam on his first day back to school following his incredible achievement of earning 2nd place at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. The celebration reflects the district’s continued commitment to supporting advanced learning […]
Visalia Transit is proud to announce the new on-demand microtransit service, Visalia Connect. The Visalia Connect Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 10 at 9 a.m. at the Visalia Transit Center, 425 E. Oak Ave. Visalia Connect will launch as a service to the public on June 11, 2025. Visalia Connect will provide […]
California ranchers have a new mapping tool designed to provide regular location information on GPS-collared gray wolves in the state to help prevent wolf-livestock conflicts. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released the Wolf Location Automated Mapping System last week. Available to the public on CDFW’s website, the wolf tracker shows the approximate location […]
The world renowned Marinelli family is proud to present an incredible new experience, the Marinelli Bros Circus! The Marinelli’s have been circus performers for more than five generations. Trapeze, Aerial Straps, High Wire, Trampolines, they’ve done it all. Now, they are bringing their style and magic to their own big top at the Tulare Outlets […]
Fresno Pacific University took home the number one spot in the 2025 Best of Central California competition! We competed in the College and University category, open to the Valley’s dozen-plus public and private two-year and four-year schools. Our podium-topping performance is due to the commitment of everyone connected with FPU, according to President André Stephens, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today released the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Compliance Review Report finding that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA)’s high speed rail project is in default of the terms of its federal grant awards. The detailed report, which is over 300 pages, contains 9 key findings including missed […]
Community Theater “The Producers,” the musical comedy hit by Mel Brooks about scheming producers whose play is a surprising hit, runs May 23-June 15 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com “Eat Your Heart Out,” about hilarious encounters in restaurants, runs May 24-June 15 at Temple Theatre, 514 Visalia […]
Salt + Light, a Tulare County-based nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness through community, compassion, and innovation, is thrilled to announce a special evening with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries and recipient of the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The event, titled A Night with Father Greg, will take place on Monday, June 9. […]
Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at the age of 5, Ariana Ramos of Tulare was only expected to live until the age of 13. Now 25, she’s a teacher’s assistant alongside her mother who owns and teaches at a daycare in Tulare. Ramos has beaten the odds, thus far, due to Medi-Cal assistance that […]
This June, Kaitlynn Webster showcases an exploration of time in an immersive installation while artist Benny Jordan will exhibit a selection of his skillful charcoal portraiture. The exhibitions will take place June 5 – 28, 2025. A free Opening Reception featuring a live charcoal drawing demonstration by Benny Jordan will be held on Friday, June […]