Tulare County Library invites you to “Be Our Guest” at book festival

Be Our Guest Saturday, February 28, 2026, to celebrate the 8th Tulare County Library Book Festival at the Visalia Branch Library, 200 W. Oak Ave., Visalia, CA 93291, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. This free event celebrates literacy, learning, and community while featuring award winning authors, a poetry workshop and spoken word performances, storytime with Belle […]

National History Day – Tulare County sees 47 finalists selected to advance to state

Tulare County (NHD) took place Thursday, February 12 at the Tulare County Office of Education. Following the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History,” 230 Tulare County students presented over 100 projects showcasing their dedication and creativity. Of those projects, 47 finalists were selected and are eligible to advance to the state competition held May 1-3 […]

Porterville College to host expert panel on end-of-life care and hospice philosophy

As part of its ongoing Cultural Historical Awareness Program (CHAP), Porterville College will host an insightful panel discussion titled “Death and Dying: The Role of Hospice” on February 24, 2026. The event will take place at 7:00 PM in the PC Forum. The presentation features a multidisciplinary team from Bristol Hospice who will provide a […]

Visalia Unified shares Year 1 Biannual Strategic Plan report

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) has released its Strategic Plan: Year 1 Biannual Report, marking an important milestone in the district’s long-term commitment to student success and continuous growth. The report provides the community with a transparent update on progress made during the first half of Year 1 of the district’s Strategic Plan, “Visalia Unified […]

Visalia Unified receives ASBO Meritorious Budget Award for 2025-26

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) recently received the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award was earned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and marks a significant milestone in VUSD’s ongoing efforts for clear, transparent, and high-quality budget presentation, reinforcing its dedication to responsible financial stewardship. In […]

Strathmore’s Sunnyside wins inaugural TCOE Esports League Winter Tournament

The first-ever Tulare County Esports League Winter Tournament took place this past Saturday with 10 teams from across the county participating in the inaugural event. Teams went head-to-head playing Rocket League in a 3v3 single-elimination showdown, showcasing skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. After nine matches, teams from Sunnyside Union School (Strathmore) and Sundale Union Elementary School […]

Visalia Unified shows progress in state, local measures

At the December Board of Education Meeting, Deputy Superintendent Mark Thompson presented the first annual Priority Student Outcomes (PSOs) report, alongside an overview of the district’s 2024-2025 state performance results. Together, the reports provide a comprehensive look at student achievement, highlighting progress, transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. At the state level, Visalia Unified demonstrated measurable […]

Visalia Unified partners with Sonoma State University for automatic admissions

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is expanding its university partnerships to include Sonoma State University, providing students with clear, accessible pathways to higher education. This is VUSD’s first out-of-the-area university partnership that builds on the district’s two other university partnerships with Fresno State and UC Merced. VUSD began to partner with universities for automatic admissions […]

College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center invites local industry to grand opening of new building

The College of the Sequoias (COS) Training Resource Center (TRC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new facility, located at 1233 N. Century St., Visalia, CA 93291, on December 10, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Local business and industry partners are invited to an open house celebration, with remarks scheduled at 3:00 PM, […]

Tulare County/District Special Education Local Plan Area announces: Child Find seeks children needing special education services

Parents or friends who believe that a child may have a disability can find help by calling the Tulare County Office of Education or their local school district. Child Find is designed to identify children who may need special education services and connect them with appropriate educational programs. Special education services and programs are available in […]