In October, young people in Friday Night Live (FNL) programs will launch campaigns to tackle underage drinking across the state of California. Underage alcohol consumption is a persistent and serious public health challenge, resulting in thousands of deaths yearly through motor vehicle crashes, violence, suicide, alcohol poisoning, and other causes.1 FNL builds partnerships for positive […]
Minor solicitation charges against Chris Harrell, a one-time chairman of Tulare’s Board of Public Utilities and former candidate for Tulare City Council, have been dismissed after almost four years of court proceedings. He was charged with one count of meeting a minor for lewd purposes and one count of contact with a minor for a […]
The official kick off to Pride Visalia is happening on October 11, 2024, in Visalia, California. The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia will host a private reception on October 11, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm. The purpose of this reception is to unveil a unique art project called the GLEAM. According to the designer, “The […]
Salt + Light is thrilled to announce its five-year anniversary celebration, marking this special milestone with the first-ever event at The Neighborhood Village. The event, titled “Taste of Salt + Light,” will take place on October 10, 2024, 5:30-8 PM. Guests are invited to experience the heart of Salt + Light’s mission firsthand while enjoying […]
Is California to high a risk to insure? News travels fast. The worse the news, the faster it travels. And like a wildfire that is growing out of control, the crisis that is the homeowner insurance market in California is accelerating and blowing up deals in escrow. Hear from a few insurance experts and share […]
A discrimination lawsuit filed by a former Tulare cemetery groundskeeper against the Tulare Public Cemetery District has been settled to the tune of $150,000. The board voted unanimously to accept a settlement agreement at its August 28 Special Board Meeting. Harvey Demp, a former groundskeeper, sued the district last year and alleged that he was […]
Current poor dispersion conditions and a stable atmosphere across the Valley have led to an increase in PM10 (particulate matter 10 microns and smaller) and ozone concentrations throughout the Valley, with notable pollution spikes from Merced County south. Record high temperatures for this time of year are contributing to the trapping of pollutants at ground […]
Visalia Transit Serves Over 140,000 Residents with Services Ranging from Fixed Route to V-Line VISALIA, CA – RATP Dev USA will become the new operator for Visalia Transit, starting Tuesday, October 1, 2024. In partnership with the City of Visalia, RATP Dev will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the transit system and enhancing […]
The Carnegie Museum of Kings County, in partnership with the China Alley Preservation Society, is presenting a tribute to the Moon Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Carnegie Museum. The event is being held in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition celebrating local Asian history and culture. It starts at noon and will run […]
Monday, September 23, the House unanimously passed H.R. 6125, the Online Dating Safety Act. Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) introduced the bipartisan bill last year, which would require dating apps and services to issue fraud ban notifications to users who have interacted with a person removed from the app. The […]