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 […]

The Tulare County Fairgrounds Swap Meet has returned, and will be open each Wednesday starting June 10 at 10 a.m. Over 40 vendors are expected to be on hand for the swap meet, which offers fresh local produce, clothing and more. Shoppers will enter the fairgrounds from O Street. “This swap meet was a staple […]

The City of Hanford Parks and Community Services Department is pleased to announce Movies in the Park to be held on Friday, June 26, July 17 and July 31 at a variety of parks.  Enjoy the summer evening with a family friendly movie that is sure to be a hit for the entire family. Load […]

Moose Meals is having its first annual rummage sale fundraiser in order to continue providing pet food to those who need it most.  We have been collecting donations of home goods, clothes, electronics, furniture and more from members of the community and have over two storage units full of items that will be for sale. […]

The Real Mooney Grove Project, “Grow an Oak Tree,” has been approved by Tulare County General Services and is on to the Parks Advisory Committee for approval. According to the group’s CEO Mary Bryant,  Tulare County Supervisor Eddie Valero is on board with the project. Bryant wrote, “As you are already aware, in the last […]

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 […]

Visit Visalia is offering alternative suggestions for transportation to Sequoia National Park this summer to ensure that travelers can see the awe-inspiring giant sequoias, including the General Sherman Tree. The Sequoia Shuttle, the seasonal shuttle service from Visalia to the parks, has cancelled all routes for the 2020 summer season due to the outbreak, changing […]

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 […]

A Press Release from Visit Visalia Visit Visalia is preparing to welcome visitors again as travel restrictions are being lifted, city businesses cautiously restart operations and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks reopen to day-use visitors, beginning on June 4, 2020. “With Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks scheduled to open and visitors beginning to […]