Helping people. It is what new College of the Sequoias head coach Allyson Briano strives to do in every facet of life. “My favorite part of working with people who want change is that they are so coachable and willing to try anything to get better,” Briano said. “It’s rewarding to pass along the information […]
High school football is back in June. Yes, you read that right. On June 24, the 50th Anniversary East-West All-Star Football Game will be played at Golden West High School’s Groppetti Community Stadium. The game pits athletes from Tulare, Kings and parts of Kern county to compete against one another for a final time, before […]
College of the Sequoias (COS) today completed the refinancing of bonds that will save taxpayers in Hanford, Visalia and Tulare more than $12 million. Dale Scott & Company (DS&C) served as the financial advisor to help the district refinance the bonds and take advantage of lower interest rates without lengthening the payback period. COS refinanced […]
The Kings County Fair opens Thursday, June 15 with the special ticket price of $1/adult and free for seniors, students and children. Carnivals rides that day are $1/ride. This year’s theme is Pigs & Piñatas, and the carnival area includes most of the same great rides as last year and more, along with games and […]
There may be nothing more ideal than going to work every day and loving your job. For Keavy, she has just that–her job being in narcotics enforcement with the Farmersville Police Department. For her partner, Officer Ashley Hettick, it is almost as enjoyable. Keavy is a Springer Spaniel–together with Officer Hettick, they make up one […]
The International Agri-Center and World Ag Expo presented a check in the amount of $63,000 to Valley Children’s Hospital during the hospital’s All Guild Picnic at the California Armenian Home on May 24, in Fresno, California. The check represented the total funds raised by the Guilds of Valley Children’s Hospital, who participated in World Ag […]
As local farmers continue to diversify and plant an increasing number of nut crops, the Kings and Tulare County Farm Bureaus, along with State Fund, American Pistachio Growers and UCCE, are hosting the third annual nut harvest safety seminar. Scheduled for Wednesday, July 19 at the Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford, this free training is directed […]
The marquee lights on the Lindsay Community Theatre may just be switched back on, soon. It’s been more than a year, since the marquee succumbed to age, weather and vandalism – while the theatre inside remained busy, the landmark marquee was dark. While originally repairs only had been in mind, the idea of “going green” […]
The Visalia Rawhide announced today that RHP Bo Takahashi has been selected as the California League Pitcher of the Week for the period of May 29th – June 3rd. The 20-year old right-hander was dominant over the week, earning critical wins on the road against the Lake Elsinore Storm and the Inland Empire 66ers. The Rawhide won […]
The College of the Sequoias men’s track and field team won their first ever CCCAA State Championship in program history on Saturday, May 20, at American River College in Sacramento. The Sequoias women’s team also had a great showing as well, placing second in the state. Both squads got off to a quick start with victories […]