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 […]
Tulare County Association of REALTORS® (TCAOR), along with the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.), announced a major victory for homeownership in California after REALTORS® statewide mobilized to stop AB 736 from moving forward in the California State Legislature last week. In just over 24 hours, thousands of REALTORS® from every corner of the state made […]
Residents and businesses in Tulare now have more options to recycle their unwanted mattresses and box springs for free with a new site joining Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program. Woodville Landfill now allows free drop-off of mattresses, box springs and futon mattresses from California residents and businesses at 19800 Road 152, Tulare, from […]
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 […]
Events by date Friday, July 3 3rd Annual Independent Day Spectacular 6:00p.m. to 10:00p.m. at the Riverway Sports Park, 3611 N. Dinuba Blvd, Visalia. Kids’ zone, food vendors, beer garden, live music. Facebook: Independence Day Spectacular Downtown Visalia First Friday Art Walk from 5-8 p.m. Pick up a map at the Arts Consortium, 340 E. […]
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 […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce proudly recognized the recipients of its 71st Annual Awards during a celebration held on June 11, 2026, at the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Visalia. Visalia has always been defined by more than its businesses or buildings—it is defined by the people and organizations who show up, give back, and […]