Fresno Pacific University is breaking new ground to better serve today’s students. Traditional undergraduates are seen as young people recently graduated from high school who largely center their lives around their studies, working part-time jobs for spending money while preparing for future careers. Under this vision they live on campus in dorms for four years […]
During September, Tulare County Library invites everyone to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month to discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. With a Tulare County Library Card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework help and cultural events, today our libraries […]
Part One of the exhibition includes displays of a history of Tulare Lake before and after the mid-1800s; issues about, and the resolution of, the allocation of Kings River water, pioneer families, the Mussel Slough tragedy, Lacey Milling Company and early farm implements. Hundreds of visitors have come to see these great exhibits, including visitors […]
Congressman Jim Costa and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation are demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $7 billion in federal funding already appropriated by Congress for K-12 schools and adult education, including $928 million owed to California. California stands to lose more than $811 million, accounting for 16.5% of its total federal allocation. […]
Over 100 high school students across Tulare and Kings counties are currently participating in the Jumpstart Program at College of the Sequoias, selected from a pool of over 650 applicants. Now in its third year, this four-week summer experience designed to introduce them to high-demand careers through a blend of classroom instruction, hands-on training, and […]
West Hills Community College District is proud to announce that both of its colleges — Lemoore College and Coalinga College — have once again been recognized among the Central Valley’s best in the Fresno Bee’s 2025 Best of Central California People’s Choice Awards. Lemoore College earned gold in the Technical/Trade School category, while Coalinga College […]
Fresno Pacific University took home the number one spot in the 2025 Best of Central California competition! We competed in the College and University category, open to the Valley’s dozen-plus public and private two-year and four-year schools. Our podium-topping performance is due to the commitment of everyone connected with FPU, according to President André Stephens, […]
Spelling champions from counties across the state came to San Joaquin County to compete in the California State Spelling Bee championships on Saturday, April 26. Competing for the state elementary championship were 45 fourth- through sixth-grade students. There were 44 seventh- through ninth-grade students competing in the junior high championship. All competitors from both divisions […]
The Tulare County Library celebrates Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros: Children’s Day/Book Day with a special storytime of Lucia the Luchadora by Cynthia Lenor Garza branches. Storytime participants can make their own luchador masks and enter for a chance to win the book, Lucia the Luchadora. Visit www.tularecountylibrary.org/calendar to find the location closest […]
This year, Tulare County Special Olympics organized four events to encourage more students and adults to participate in the games. The games began March 28 with Special Olympics in Visalia. This month, Porterville held its Special Olympics on April 4, followed by the North County games at Dinuba High School on April 11. Tulare County’s […]