On Christmas Day 2003, Jesus Aaron Gaytan was arrested for being the getaway driver for a botched Visalia carjacking — during the carjacking, one of the gang members was killed. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole. “He was not the actual killer that pulled the trigger, but […]
The smash Broadway hit, Mary Poppins, is the spring musical for the Lindsay Community Theater. Show dates for Mary Poppins are April 19, 20, 26, & 27 at 7:30 PM and April 21 & 28 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are adults $15 ($10 online in advance) and students $5. Get tickets at lindsaycommunitytheater.com. Mary Poppins is […]
Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week at a flower scavenger hunt. You will be searching in the Tule River Native Plant Gardens for flowers of 8 colors and recording your finds by photos or drawings. The starting point is the Tule River parking lot at Jaye Street. The hunt is on Saturday April 20th […]
Visalia will see traffic lane closures beginning Monday, April 15th as California Water Service continues their water main installation project. The work will continue to take place along Linwood Street between Mineral King Avenue and Crowley Avenue and will require the temporary closure of Linwood Street. The overall project is to include open trench work along Linwood […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the finalists for its prestigious 69th Annual Awards, honoring businesses and organizations that contribute to Visalia. The Awards will take place on Thursday, June 6th, at the historic Fox Theater in downtown Visalia. These awards celebrate the unwavering dedication and spirit of entrepreneurship that defines Visalia’s business landscape. […]
Mr. Adalian was born on April 18, 1941 in Visalia to Arthur Avedis and Althea Kathlyn Adalian, who preceded him in death. He attended Conyer Elementary School, Redwood High School, the College of the Sequoias, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He received a juris doctorate from the University of California Hastings School of […]
The Barn Theater is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka the Musical”, a Family Friendly Musical-themed theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its elaborate set, adorable Oompa Loompas, and fantastic musical numbers. This compelling production is set to take the stage at The Barn Theater from April 12, […]
California appellate court ruled Tuesday that State Assembly member Vince Fong can legally appear on the November ballot twice – for the California Assembly and Congress. Last year, Fong filed to run for State Assembly District 32, and after McCarthy unexpectedly announced his early retirement, submitted paperwork to also run for the now empty Congressional […]
On Saturday, over 100 high school students and young adults attended the 19th Annual Stars in the Hills prom at Granite Hills High School in Porterville. The event is a treasured tradition for students with special needs from the Porterville area. This year, students and young adults attended from Granite Hills High School, Monache High […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and a time to put safety in the driver’s seat. The Visalia Police Department will be actively looking for drivers throughout the month who are in violation of the state’s hands-free cell phone law. “In today’s fast-paced life, it is common to lose focus while driving,” Officer Alex Sabo […]