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 […]
Tony’s Taverna—an authentic Greek restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine—will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 2–7 p.m. in Three Rivers, California, the Gateway to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (a destination welcoming 2-million-plus visitors annually). Owned by Tony and Maritza Konnaris, Southern California transplants who fell in love with Three […]
Phase III of the Tule River Parkway project has been completed and ready to be shared with the community. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM at Fallen Heroes Park, located at 356 E. Chase Avenue. The Tule River Parkway was originally developed […]
Dr. Joseph Ford, urologist, hit an incredible milestone today — performing the 2,500th da Vinci® Xi™ robotic surgery at Kaweah Health since 2018. “That means 2,500 patients have received less-invasive surgery, allowing for quicker recoveries at the skilled hands of our physicians,” said Jag Batth, Kaweah Health Chief Operating Officer. “This is a testament to […]
On Wednesday October 1, 2025, Tulare County Library launches a new program to encourage teens to read 100 books before college. Teens, ages 13 to 19, are invited to read 100 books, a combination of new and older classics and choose a few as well. Sign up online and check out the reading list researched […]
Last week, TCOE and the Central California Chinese Cultural Center honored three teachers at the annual Confucius’ Birthday/Educators of the Year Awards. In March, Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Tim Hire and Wendy Jay, a member of the Chinese Cultural Center board of directors, surprised the three honorees – Alicia Bovetti of Rocky Hill Elementary […]
October is Teentober at Tulare County Library! Tulare County Library celebrates teens with an exciting bingo game and events. Teens ages 13 to 19 just swing by their nearest Library branch to get a Teentober Bingo Card. Check out the Library’s calendar at tularecountylibrary.org/calendar to stay updated on all the upcoming Teentober events. Complete a […]
Calling all those looking for frightful fun, Haunt the Home is back! Spooky season is here, and the City of Visalia is celebrating with Visalia’s Holiday Decorating Contest: Haunt the Home. Visalians are invited to deck out their homes for the citywide holiday decorating contest and then vote for the winners! Nominations are now open, […]
The Porterville Police Department encourages families and students to buckle up their helmets and lace up their sneakers for National Walk and Roll to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of exercise and brings attention to the need for safe, accessible walking and biking routes. “National Walk and Roll to School Day is […]