Sequoia Riverlands Trust announces reopening of Kaweah Oaks, Dry Creek preserves

After California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced relaxation of state closure guidelines related to the coronavirus pandemic, Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) officials have announced the reopening of two of three privately-owned, publicly-accessible nature preserves. Effective Monday, June 15, Kaweah Oaks Preserve near Exeter and Dry Creek Preserve near Lake Kaweah will again welcome the public […]

Students make artwork and presentations for virtual Reading Revolution event

During the month of May, the Tulare County Office of Education’s Redwood Conference Center is typically brimming with students excited to demonstrate their shared knowledge of books they have read throughout the school year. The students in grades 4-8 come in teams to compete in separate elementary and middle school Reading Revolution events, held over two […]

Even in uncertain times, Assistance League still serving local children

In recent weeks, volunteers from the Assistance League of Visalia have distributed 1,250 books to K-6 grade students in the Farmersville Unified School District. Snowden Elementary, Hester Elementary, and Freedom Elementary students were the happy recipients of these books for their ‘home libraries.’ In addition, Outside Creek Elementary (near Farmersville) will be receiving 250 books […]