This past year, our local youth have been in need of social and emotional support more than ever. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias (BGCS) is a reliable resource that is committed to doing whatever it takes to serve the kids in our community—they have especially been a support system to many families over […]
Summer productions are back for the Tulare County Office of Education’s Theatre Company, but with a twist. Due to COVID-19 restrictions on performers and audiences, this year’s production of Little Women: The Musical has a small cast of 10 and was filmed so it could be streamed at a later date. Theatre Company director, Bethany […]
This past June, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias (BGCS) took eight Club members on an unforgettable trip to Washington D.C. The group consisted of CEO Galen Quenzer, Unit Directors Star Ramos and Christian Cervantes, and eight members, ages 13-18, of the Ivanhoe and Farmersville Boys & Girls Clubs. The trip served as an […]
Westlands Water District is proud to announce the eight recipients of its 2021 Westside Scholarship, which recognizes and rewards exceptional academic achievement and leadership shown by graduating seniors at area high schools. “Westlands is proud to recognize these outstanding students, whose accomplishments and achievements are points of great pride for the communities on the westside […]
The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center is offering two QuickBooks trainings starting in January. 44.5% of small to medium businesses in California are challenged by a need for QuickBooks training. The Training Resource Center wants to respond to that need. QuickBooks Level I will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, July 19 – […]
West Hills College Lemoore received a generous donation from American novelist and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. In a recent blog post, Ms. Scott said, “Because community-centered service is such a powerful catalyst and multiplier, we spent the first quarter of 2021 identifying and evaluating equity-oriented non-profit teams working in areas that have been neglected.” She went […]
The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center (TRC) has been awarded two grants to support California’s Central Valley food and agricultural industry by providing affordable food safety trainings. With many of their trainings being delivered live online, the TRC is excited to start offering some of these classes in person! Depending on the training […]
West Hills College Lemoore announced that James Preston will serve as Interim President at the Lemoore College, effective July 1, 2021, following current President Kristin Clark’s selection as West Hills Community College District Chancellor. Since joining the district in 2000, James Preston’s roles include West Hills College Lemoore Vice President of Educational Services, Dean of […]
As the early-morning sun rose higher over the Valley farm, Veronica Mendez García and other farmworkers cut grapes in the leafy vineyard. A few minutes before 8:00 a.m., García left her mother in the field. She walked to a nearby break table with her laptop and logged into a class at Fresno Pacific University. García […]
University Preparatory High School (UPHS) was named a California Distinguished School. The two-year honor was awarded by the California Department of Education (CDE) based on the school’s performance and progress with the state indicators specified on the California School Dashboard – indicators that include test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate. This spring, the […]