Thanks to the Graduate Medical Education Program at Kaweah Health, more doctors are practicing in the Central Valley. This year, Kaweah Health is excited to announce the graduation of 44 resident doctors, representing six specialty areas of study, and two fellow doctors (doctors seeking advanced medical training) in Ultrasound Fellowship and Administrative Fellowship in Health […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 68th Annual Awards Ceremony at the historic Fox Theater, recognizing outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact in the community. This prestigious event highlights accomplishments that exemplify excellence, innovation, and dedication to the betterment of Visalia. The Annual Awards Ceremony honored achievements in various categories, […]
Help create Visalia’s first fully inclusive play park! Join the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department on Tuesday, June 20th at 5:30 p.m. for the Inclusive Play Park meeting. “After being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Visalia has restarted the design process for the city’s first adaptive and […]
Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is hosting multiple in-person listening sessions through the month of June to hear what is important from the community and help shape the future of our district. This is the second round of feedback being collected by VUSD in an effort to build a strategic plan that is supported by […]
Individuals with special needs plus their families and caregivers are invited to enjoy exclusive swim sessions at the Porterville City Pool. The sessions will take place on June 17 and August 1 from 10:30 AM- 12:30 PM and will offer a safe, fun, and judgement-free environment. All ages are welcome and no reservations are required. […]
Kaweah Health has one of the busiest emergency departments in the state and is the only level III trauma center in Tulare and Kings counties. Prior to the helipad’s inception, critically-ill patients that needed to be airlifted were transferred by ambulance to the Visalia Airport. Today, patients can be brought in or transferred directly from […]
Visalia’s Riggin Avenue Widening Project will enter Phase 2 on Thursday, June 15th. The new phase brings a transition to the freshly paved and striped northern half of the roadway, from west of Akers Street to east of Kayenta Street. “The southern half of the roadway, where motorists drive currently in Phase 1, will be […]
Adventist Health Hanford is expanding patients’ surgical options in June with the da Vinci Xi robotic system, advancing the technology used in minimally invasive procedures at the hospital. “The da Vinci Xi system extends surgeons’ vision and reach, using 3D high-definition views and tiny precision instruments,” said Gurvinder Kaur, MD, medical officer for Adventist Health […]
Sequoia National Forest crews will begin burning piles Thursday, June 15, in Bearskin Grove in the Hume Lake Ranger District as part of the Giant Sequoia Emergency Response. If conditions are favorable, crews will start igniting approximately 1000 piles on Thursday, June 15, through Tuesday, June 20. Forest personnel are working closely with San Joaquin Valley Air […]
Visalia Unified School District is providing free meals to any child from the ages of 2 through 18 years of age at select school sites from June 12th through June 29. Participants must go to a designated site during the meal time and eat the meal at the site. Lunch will be served Monday through […]