Porterville College is pleased to announce a guaranteed pathway to a four-year degree through California State University, Fresno’s Bulldog Bound Transfer Guarantee Program. To introduce the program and assist students with their academic planning, the Porterville College Transfer and Career Resource Center will host a dedicated Open House on September 3rd at 11:00 AM on […]
Houston Elementary School celebrated the completion of a major campus modernization Project on Thursday, August 20, with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in time for the school’s Back-to-School Night. The celebration brought together Houston students, families, staff, and community partners to recognize the transformation of the campus and thank the community for its investment in […]
Student voice continues to have a seat at the table in Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) as six high school students begin their terms as Student Board Representatives for the 2026-27 school year. In 2023, California legislation expanded opportunities for students to serve on local school boards, including the ability for student board members to […]
The TCOE CHOICES Prevention Programs, in a strategic partnership with the California Friday Night Live Partnership and the City of Tulare, has launched a comprehensive youth cannabis prevention initiative funded by a $4.5 million Prop 64 Public Health & Safety Grant. A primary focus of this project is the creation of the Tulare County Youth […]
Fresno Pacific University has once again been recognized by Money as one of its Best Colleges in America, earning a 4.5-star rating in the publication’s annual college rankings. This makes FPU one of only ten private colleges in California to receive a 4.5 rating or higher. Money’s Best Colleges list evaluates four-year colleges on 25 […]
College of the Sequoias turns 100 this fall, and a just-published book by retired history professor Dr. Newell Bringhurst tells the story of its long history. Bringhurst will tell some of these stories from the book and sign copies during the Downtown First Friday Art Walk at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, Visalia, at […]
The Porterville Library invites community members of all ages to participate in the America 250 Reading Challenge, which began July 6th and will be continuing through November 13th. The reading challenge encourages participants to explore America’s rich history, culture, and heritage through books while celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. To help readers get started, the […]
Rosa Brothers Milk Company has released a limited-edition “Home of the Brave” commemorative glass bottle in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, available for a limited time on quart-size milk products. Designed as the companion to last year’s “Land of the Free” commemorative bottle, the new edition completes the iconic patriotic phrase and honors the courageous men and women […]
Fresno Pacific University once again earned gold in the Best of Central California competition for the second year in a row, finishing first among 18 schools in the College and University category. The category was open to the Central Valley’s public and private two-year and four-year schools. “This award reflects the confidence our students, families, […]
The Tulare County Library offers free meals during Summer 2026 to children and teens ages 0 to 18 at eight branch locations in Dinuba, Lindsay, Visalia, Earlimart, Exeter, Pixley, Strathmore, and Tipton. The Library working with the Lindsay Unified School District, Dinuba Unified School District, and Fresno Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) provide this service through […]