COS Training Resource Center announces Summer 2026 Smart Automation & Robotics Training program

The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center is launching its Smart Automation & Robotics (SAR) Training Program this June and July 2026, offering a comprehensive series of hands-on courses designed to prepare technicians for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing and industrial automation. Hosted at the Training Resource Center in Visalia, the SAR program features four stackable […]

Visalia Unified expands athletic opportunities with launch of Girls’ Flag Football in 26-27

Visalia Unified School District is proud to announce the addition of girls’ flag football as an official California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) fall sanctioned sport beginning in the 2026-27 school year. The sport will be offered at all four comprehensive high schools: El Diamante, Golden West, Mt. Whitney, and Redwood at the Varsity level, based on […]

Valley PBS to host Central Valley premiere of Wowsabout, with live puppet appearances, at Visalia Fox

Valley PBS invites families across the Central Valley to experience the magic of storytelling, exploration, and hands on learning at the exclusive regional premiere of Wowsabout, a new children’s program from The Jim Henson Company. This special event will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the historic Fox Theatre Visalia, offering audiences a […]

El Diamante High School recognized as Distinguished School by California Department of Education

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 […]

Tulare County Library Joins One Book, One Coast, the West Coast’s Largest Book Club Connecting Communities Across Three States

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 now accepting applications for 2026 high school scholarships

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. […]

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 […]