Visalia’s Sequoia Mall has had its share of severe ups and downs over the decades. By the end of the 2010s, it was nearly deserted, empty of customers and businesses alike. But it appears to be enjoying a slow upswing again, with the promise of future development that might see it regain a bit of […]
The Valley Voice and other local publications, including the Sun-Gazette and Visalia Times-Delta, were awarded honors in the 2025 California Journalism Awards, an annual compitition held by the California News Publishers Association (CNPA.) Judges looked at articles written and submitted by California news outlets and evaluated them on criteria that varied by category — including categories for […]
Newly posted state air monitoring data reveal that the average annual level of the fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) near the Fresno County town of Parlier reached 0.35 parts per billion (ppb) in 2025 — 31% above the 0.27 ppb “action level” set by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) as the trigger for further […]
In less than two weeks, Tulare will complete its $12.5 million project to shelter the city’s unhoused population — surpassing the Navigation Center in Visalia in both price and scale. The Tulare Cares Emergency Shelter, located at 530 East O’Neal Ave., has the potential to hold 400 guests and is roughly 25,000 square feet, with […]
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded California Farm Bureau (CAFB) $1.1 million to administer payment to ranchers who have lost livestock due to wolf attacks. California Farm Bureau’s non-profit arm, California Bountiful Foundation, will administer the program to ensure that ranchers whose livestock are killed are not left stranded and can […]
Among a slew of changes to rates and fees charged by Visalia City Hall for its services is a significant cost increase for non-residents who want to rent one of the city’s four community centers or participate in city-sponsored programs. The fee and rate schedule changes for all city departments were approved by the City […]
“All I remember is him attempting to touch me, and me hyperventilating to the point where I literally saw spots and dropped to the floor. He waited for the panic attack to subside and drain me, then tried again.” This is the testimony of Diana — her name has been changed in this article for […]
Visalia City Hall plans to spend $409 million during the 2026-27 fiscal year and $359 million in fiscal year 2027-28 according to a two-year budget approved unanimously by the City Council on Tuesday night, June 15. The spending plan includes a $110.4 million allocation for the general fund in its first year, and $110.8 for […]
Porterville’s City Council discussed privatizing the city’s trash services on April 21, introducing the idea to the public for the first time — but not to a group of major players. Visalia, Tulare, Hanford, and Porterville’s garbage services are currently handled owned and operated by city governments. According to the agenda packet, “The Refuse Division […]
The Tulare City Council voted June 2 to place a one-cent increase to local sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot for voter consideration. If approved by a majority of Tulare voters, this measure would increase the City’s existing Transactions and Use Tax by one cent, from 0.5% to 1.5%. The measure is […]