April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Visalia Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “In today’s fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while driving,” Officer Alex Sabo […]
Farming has forever had its woes. Too dry. Too wet. Too hot. Too cold. Need more land. Need more money. Price of feed, labor, stock, land, seed, equipment is too high. And when you manage to balance all that, a cyclone blows the roof off the barn. For the farmer, those are simply the whims […]
Tentatively beginning the week of April 15 visitors to Sequoia National Park can expect weekday, daytime closures, and delays for an estimated 4-week period between Hospital Rock and the Giant Forest area. This is the last remaining section of severely damaged roadway along the Generals Highway from the early 2023 winter storms, out of over […]
The California Antique Farm Equipment Show™ is back and better than ever! For more than 30 years the event has focused on antique farm equipment and family entertainment. The event continues to expand, providing more activities and attractions for attendees. “We are excited for the return of the California Antique Farm Equipment Show™,” said Wally […]
In a historic move, the West Hills Community College District has officially changed the names of its two cornerstone colleges: West Hills College Coalinga is now Coalinga College, and West Hills College Lemoore is now Lemoore College. This change, effective as of April 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone in the district’s ongoing commitment to […]
The Tulare County Clerk and Recorder’s offices will temporarily close April 22-23 to install new records management software. The closure is necessary to ensure a smooth transition and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of services provided to the public. All services will be suspended during this closure, including document recording, marriage licensing, fictitious business name […]
Registration is now open for the TCOE Theatre Company summer camp and the preshow for this year’s summer production. The OnStage Summer Camp is open to Tulare County students who will be entering 1st-6th grades in Fall 2024. Over the course of three weeks in June, students will learn theatre skills, build confidence, make friends, […]
Today, California Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, Dolores Huerta, president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, and CSU Bakersfield Interim President Dr. Vernon B. Harper Jr. announced recruitment for more than 1,000 service members in the Central Valley, including AB 540 Dream Act students, to join the California Service Corps. Members gain meaningful work experience while […]
The Mineral King Preservation Society is pleased to announce a special event featuring a presentation and book signing by the authors of the recently published book, “Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists and the Ski Resort That Never Was”. The event will take place on Saturday, April 13th, at 1:00 PM in the Mineral […]
Edison International had the privilege of surprising deserving high school senior, Adam Hacker, with the news that he has been selected as a 2024 Edison Scholar! Representatives from Southern California Edison surprised Adam with the news on Wednesday, April 3, at Redwood High School in Visalia. As an Edison Scholar, Adam is being awarded a […]