Presidential Medal of Freedom Honoree to Speak at the Neighborhood Village June 9

Salt + Light, a Tulare County-based nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness through community, compassion, and innovation, is thrilled to announce a special evening with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries and recipient of the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The event, titled A Night with Father Greg, will take place on Monday, June 9. […]

Three Tulare Public Cemetery District board members resign

Five days after a widely-viewed and contentious Tulare Public Cemetery District meeting on Thursday May 22, three district board trustees handed in their resignation. On Tuesday May 27, Vice Chairperson Charlie Ramos, Secretary Patricia Hitlin, and Treasurer Michelle Lima submitted notices of resignation. Only trustees Xavier Avila and Steve Present remain on the board. Ramos’ […]

Arts Visalia Presents: Simply Intricate Oddities by Kaitlynn Webster and A Reference Interpretive by Benny Jordan

This June, Kaitlynn Webster showcases an exploration of time in an immersive installation while artist Benny Jordan will exhibit a selection of his skillful charcoal portraiture. The exhibitions will take place June 5 – 28, 2025. A free Opening Reception featuring a live charcoal drawing demonstration by Benny Jordan will be held on Friday, June […]

Visalia Chamber Leadership Update

We would like to share a brief update regarding a leadership transition at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce. Our current CEO will be stepping down, effective June 2nd. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish Matthew Mingrone the best in his future endeavors. While leadership transitions are a natural part of any organization’s […]

Valley Voice, area news outlets recognized at California Journalism Awards

This article was updated on May 19 after the California Journalism Awards website was edited to add additional categories. Valley Voice staff earned seven awards in the 2024 California Journalism Awards, hosted by the California News Publishers Association (CNPA), which judged the Voice against similarly-sized publications. The awards were presented at the yearly California Journalism […]

Wukchumni elder to be honored during American Rock Art Research Association conference

Visit Visalia is pleased to announce the American Rock Art Research Association (ARARA) annual conference will be held at the Visalia Convention Center May 23-26, 2025. Scholarly presentations, demonstrations, workshops, field trips to conservation sites, and events open to the public are scheduled throughout the three-day event. Founded in 1974, American Rock Art Research Association […]