After an extended period of COVID darkness, the Visalia Players are mounting an abbreviated season in 2021-22, bringing live theatre to our community. A Night in Vegas, is the theater’s season opener August 7, 2021, 6:30pm. Jamie Hitchcock stars in this gala evening of Frank Sinatra hits so dust off those party clothes languishing in […]
Amidst the scaffolding, tarps, and cleaning supplies the beauty of the former Carnegie Library still shines through as the board of directors scurry about to get the historic building in shipshape for Hanford’s big bash. Hanford is turning 130 years old and everyone is invited to the party! Carnegie Museum of Kings County Board President […]
Adventist Health in the Central Valley and Minor League Baseball’s Visalia Rawhide are once again teaming up to encourage more community members to receive the COVID–19 vaccine. The first 100 people to receive the vaccine at participating Adventist Health medical offices, or at the Adventist Health Mobile Care Unit on game day, will receive two […]
On July 7th the Fresno Chaffee Zoo unveiled a new complex designed to hold their prized animal ambassadors. The animals are integral to the zoo’s outreach program and play a key role in educating the public. According to Fresno Chaffee Zoo Chief Executive Officer Jon Forrest Dohlin, this new complex will provide better opportunities for […]
The City of Hanford will celebrate its 130th birthday over a three-day event on July 29th, 30th and 31st. The celebration will take place in and around the historic Civic Park. A Storied History In 1877, when the Southern Pacific Railway laid lines from Goshen to Coalinga, their path crossed through a Chinese sheepherder’s simple […]
Due to extreme fire danger, record setting temperatures, drought, and commitment of firefighting resources both regionally and nationally, the parks are increasing fire restrictions to Stage 3 – their highest level. Effective at 12:00 p.m. on July 1, 2021, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are enacting a parks-wide campfire and smoking ban. This includes […]
Visit Visalia is gearing up for an influx of visitors as Covid restrictions are lifted and California opens back up. Anticipating increased summertime travel, Visit Visalia is ready with travel tips and suggestions, and offering their top picks for three scenic drives that will have visitors exploring the local foothills and the national parks in […]
Starting June 22,Valley Strong Ballpark will be open at full capacity. The Rawhide, following the recommendations of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), will no longer require social distancing. “Our staff is excited to finally have Valley Strong Ballpark filled with Rawhide fans. This has been something our entire community has been working towards,” […]
Alta Sierra Intermediate School and El Diamante High School took home the big prizes during the Slick Rock Student Film Festival awards special that aired on ABC30 this past Sunday evening. Alta Sierra won Middle School Best of Show with a documentary on food insecurity in Clovis Unified, while El Diamante’s blockbuster Incursion won High […]
TCOE Theatre Company’s teen spring online video project, Dream Roles – a Virtual Concert Cabaret Experience!, is now available online. The video was created from a collection of virtual performances recorded while observing COVID-19 safety protocols, including social distancing for group numbers and the pre-recording of vocals. In January 2021, over 20 middle and high school […]