Editor’s note: On Monday, July 29, Valley Voice reporter Dave Adalian – on behalf of EarthSky.org – talked with meteorologist and climatologist Daniel Swain. Swain – called the “Carl Segan of weather” by Stanford Magazine – holds both a doctorate in Earth system science from Stanford University, as well as a degree in atmospheric science […]
Governance of the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) switched hands abruptly on Monday evening, as it and the Kings County Water District (KCWD) officially parted ways. The changing of the guard happened during a Mid-Kings GSA special board meeting held in conjunction with the Kings County Board of Supervisors and the Hanford City Council. […]
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) to introduce the Avian Influenza Research and Response Act. The bill aims to address the ongoing detection of highly pathogenic avian flu in dairy cattle. “As a dairyman, I’ve been closely following this situation since the first case of avian influenza was detected in U.S. […]
Goodwill Industries of South Central California is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Porterville store and combined donation center. This new facility marks a significant expansion to Goodwill’s presence in the community. Goodwill Industries of South Central California proudly serves the Porterville community, fulfilling its mission every day. The first Goodwill store […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the State of Local Government Luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at The Hyde (formerly known as the Lamplighter Conference Center). This highly anticipated event will bring together key figures from the County of Tulare and the City of Visalia to discuss the most pressing […]
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) is thrilled to invite business and community leaders to the Porterville Chamber’s First Friday Coffee this Friday. This event will take place August 2, from 7- 9 a.m. at Galaxy Theaters Porterville. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy pastries and coffee, network with community members, and learn about the […]
Tulare County Library invites everyone to the Grand Opening celebration of the remodeled Dinuba Branch Library on Friday, August 2, 2024 from 10am-2pm. The branch reopened on July 10 with hours Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10am-1 pm & 2-6pm and Wednesday 10am-1pm & 2-7pm. The event will feature distinguished speakers including Eddie Valero—Tulare County Supervisor […]
The Sequoia Legacy Tree, a beloved landmark in downtown Visalia, will be removed following a professional evaluation that declared the tree dead. The Sequoia Legacy Tree defied the odds of survival here on the valley floor, where summer temperatures average over 100 degrees. The ninety-year-old giant sequoia tree has long been a symbol of Visalia’s […]
Zonta International, a leading global organization building a better world for women and girls, is pleased to welcome Ela Pandya as an International Director. Elected by the voting members at the Zonta International 66th Convention in Brisbane, Australia Pandya was inducted on 30 June and will serve a board director of Zonta International and the […]
The Young at Art Exhibition is back at Arts Visalia! Featuring the artworks of participants in Arts Visalia’s summer children’s classes, the exhibition is a great opportunity to see all the young artists’ creative work. Our skilled instructors encouraged the artists to explore different elements of art each week allowing them to discover their own […]