For nearly 50 years, Visalia Unified School District provided safe and consistent school bus service directly into the Oak Ranch neighborhood — a rural development just a few miles northeast of Visalia proper. Generations of students were picked up and dropped off at three internal stops that kept them out of traffic, off rural roads, […]
Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is proud to announce that Governor Gavin Newsom signed her legislation, Senate Bill 246 into law. By growing GME programs, SB 246 addresses the critical shortage of healthcare providers in underserved areas, supporting the training of skilled physicians who serve California’s diverse populations. This bill will help ensure there is continued […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District is proud to announce that Kevin Northcraft, long-serving Board President of the District, has been named Trustee of the Year by the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). ACHD works with numerous state and local entities to support the important role California Special Healthcare Districts play in responding to the […]
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is proud to announce its recognition in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards under the category of Best Small Airport in the U.S. USA TODAY 10BEST is a flagship awards program that highlights the best of the best in various travel and lifestyle categories, including destinations, food and drink, […]
Congress was unable to broker an agreement to keep the government funded, leading to a federal government shutdown. While some critical agencies and functions continue to operate, most departments have enacted shutdown procedures that vary in scope. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has furloughed 42,000 of its employees, or about 50%. USDA will continue operations […]
In “The People vs. the Golden State Killer” (Third State Books, Nov. 11, 2025), Thien Ho, the current District Attorney of Sacramento County, delivers the first official account of the investigation, capture, and prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo, one of America’s most notorious serial predators. Known by many chilling names over the years, including the Visalia […]
The Tulare County Fair is proud to partner with the Rayce Rudeen Foundation and Thunderbowl Raceway to present Trophy Cup 31, powered by Abreu Vineyards, October 16–18, 2025. This year’s event promises an unforgettable experience for fans, combining three nights of world-class racing with a brand-new entertainment lineup, after-race celebrations, and community events that bring […]
Don’t miss a thing with Donna’s Calendar of Events!! Theater “Dracula,” adapted by director Chris Mangels from the novel by Bram Stoker, runs Oct. 9-18 at the College of the Sequoias Theatre, 915 S. Mooney, Visalia. www.cos.edu/theatre “The Shai Ones,” an original play by Todd Mathenia about a doctor trying to find a cure for […]
Read a banned book to celebrate every Californian’s right to free and open access to information and ideas. Banned Books Week, October 5-11, 2025, is an annual reminder of how censorship divides us, and libraries bring us together. Tulare County Library, libraries, and books stores join together under the theme “Censorship is so 1984. Read […]
Time is running out for the seven states in the Colorado River Basin, as well as 30 tribes and Mexico, to reach a long-term deal for managing the overtapped river. The current guidelines and drought contingency plans for the river expire at the end of next year, and negotiators have until Nov. 11 to reach […]