Today, Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the City of Avenal, sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber to request that they enforce state law and remove recalled city councilmembers. Below is a copy of Macedo’s letter. Dear Attorney General Bonta and Secretary Weber, I write […]
College of the Sequoias turns 100 this fall, and a just-published book by retired history professor Dr. Newell Bringhurst tells the story of its long history. Bringhurst will tell some of these stories from the book and sign copies during the Downtown First Friday Art Walk at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, Visalia, at […]
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 […]
Sierra View Local Health Care District residents interested in serving their community and helping shape the future of local health care are encouraged to run for the Board of Directors. The nomination period for the November 3, 2026, General Election is open through Friday, August 7, 2026. Three Board seats will appear on the November […]
Today, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) announced a new partnership with Metropolis, which will enable a hassle-free fully contactless parking experience. Beginning July 14, 2026, travelers across all of FAT’s parking lots can simply drive in and drive out. No tickets, no kiosks, and faster exit lanes, making parking one of the easiest parts of […]
The City of Porterville has implemented several internal organizational changes designed to strengthen customer service, improve operational efficiency, and better align City services with the needs of residents, businesses, and the community. Effective July 1, 2026, Code Enforcement has transitioned from the Fire Department to the Planning & Engineering Department. Business Licensing has transitioned from […]
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 Tule River Parkway Association is announcing a free community event at the Native Plant Gardens on Saturday July 18th from 9 am till 12pm. The first annual Elderberry Festival is a fun and free community event. The event welcomes people of all ages to come out to enjoy the morning while learning about ‘s […]
Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District has confirmed the first detection of West Nile virus in mosquito samples within the District’s service area this season. Three mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile virus. Two were collected in the Dinuba area, and one was collected just outside of Visalia in northern Tulare County. This marks a […]