Visalia Unified Responds to Potential Early Federal Funding Reductions

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) was notified about the potential early implementation of federal funding cuts originally proposed in the 2026 Federal Budget.  These reductions may affect the 2024-2025 District budget, which recently closed. Through responsible fiscal planning over several years, Visalia Unified remains well-positioned to navigate the unexpected changes. The district currently maintains reserves […]

With Senate Vote, Central California Food Bank Urges the House to Protect SNAP and Medicaid, Preserving Food Security and Healthcare for Central Valley Families

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate, by a vote of 51-50 (with Vice President Vance breaking the tie), passed its version of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Like the House version of the budget reconciliation bill, it contains deep reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid. Preliminary estimates show the Senate version cuts […]

CELEBRATE WITH VISALIA AT TOMORROW’S INDEPENDENCE SPECTACULAR

The City of Visalia invites the community to join us tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, at Riverway Sports Park from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Independence Spectacular. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, food, vendors, and a dazzling drone show, funded by the Valley Air District and operated by Electric Sky. The drone shows are scheduled to […]

They were convicted of killing with their cars. No one told the California DMV.

California courts have failed to report hundreds of vehicular manslaughter convictions to the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles over the past five years, allowing roadway killers to improperly keep their driver’s licenses, a CalMatters investigation has found. Marvin Salazar was convicted in May 2023 for killing his 18-year-old friend Joseph Ramirez, who was in the […]

Randy Dodd appointed to Board of Directors for Association of California Healthcare Districts

Randy Dodd, Chief Executive Officer of the Tulare Local Healthcare District, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Association of California Healthcare Districts (ACHD). ACHD serves as a key advocate for Healthcare Districts across the state, working closely with local and state agencies to highlight the essential role these districts play in […]

West Goshen community celebrates groundbreaking to connect with Cal Water

Yesterday, the unincorporated community of West Goshen in Tulare County hit a key milestone to achieve their Human Right to Water by breaking ground on their safe drinking water project. Many families in this area currently rely on drinking water contaminated with concerning levels of contaminants including nitrate, 1,2,3-trichloropropane, and uranium. This is water families […]