El Diamante High School (EDHS) was recently named a 2026 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education, one of the state’s highest honors recognizing exceptional student performance and academic progress. El Diamante High School is one of five schools in Tulare County who received the designation. Eligibility for all categories is determined by […]
This spring, Tulare County Library invites our communities to take part in One Book, One Coast, a shared reading initiative connecting more than 140 libraries across California, Oregon, and Washington that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse. As the largest book club on the West Coast, One Book, One Coast brings readers together around […]
Westlands Water District is pleased to announce the twenty-second year of the District’s annual scholarship program in support of high school seniors pursuing higher education. Demonstrating its continued commitment to San Joaquin Valley youth, the Westlands Water District Board of Directors is once again awarding up to twenty $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors in 2026. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]