West Nile Virus Activity Detected in Tulare County

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is asking Tulare County residents to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West Nile Virus have been detected within the county, posing a risk to the public. “Due to this increased activity, we strongly encourage residents to use safeguards to reduce their risk of contracting both West Nile Virus (WNV) and St Louis Encephalitis Virus (SLEV) through mosquito bites,” shared Tulare County Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Overton. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]

Bear Creek and Balch Park Roads Closed Due to Winter Storm Damage

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

There is no public access beyond the locked gates on Bear Creek and Balch Park Roads due to unsafe road conditions. This closure means there is no public access to Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest and Balch Park. The closure applies to motor vehicles as well as pedestrians, cyclists, and the public in general. The […]

HYUNDAI and KIA Owners, Be Aware of this Growing Crime Trend!

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Elizabeth Jones

There has been a significant increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in Visalia. The increase is also a nationwide problem and has become a trend on social media platforms. The social media videos show how to steal these vehicles in seconds using a USB cable. The Kia models being targeted are from 2011-2021, and […]

Visalia Unified Solidifies Consistent Leadership with Contract Extensions

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

On May 23, 2023, Visalia Unified School District’s (VUSD) Board unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Kirk Shrum’s contract to four years, the maximum allowed time for such a contract. This was approved following the annual superintendent’s evaluation which was unanimously declared as exceeding expectations. Additionally, the board also approved the Assistant Superintendent contracts for four […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Continues Building for the Future

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today celebrated the next phase of FAT forward, the largest airport development program in FAT’s history, with a groundbreaking on a $147 million major terminal expansion project to meet the current and future air travel demands for the city of Fresno and California’s Central Valley. This expansion will position FAT […]

Lindsay Museum and Gallery presents West of the Known

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

Lindsay Art Association is proud to announce the exhibition titled West of the Known consisting of paintings by local artists Brent Hudspeth and bronze sculptures from a private collection by the American artist Frederick Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) and curated by international artist, Shane Guffogg. Even though these artists made their work […]

HOUSTON AND SANTA FE ROUNDABOUT WORK STARTS MAY 23

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

On Tuesday, May 23, the Landscaping Improvement Project at the Houston Avenue and Santa Fe Street Roundabout will begin. The project will include both storm drain and landscaping installations. It is expected to be completed by early September. During the first phase of the project, new storm drain pipe will be installed which will cross Houston Avenue […]

The Source LGBT+ Center Celebrates Interior Renovation and Patio Expansion Thanks to $50,000 Grant from Health Net

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Nick Vargas

The Source LGBT+ Center (The Source) is excited to share their newly renovated location, including an interior redesign and courtyard expansion. Made possible by a $50,000 grant from Health Net, the updated center will serve as a place for their 3,000 yearly visitors to gather for events, learn about resources or just find a safe […]

College of the Sequoias’ stadium improvements nearing completion

Posted on May 19, 2023May 22, 2023 by Benicio Cano

Years of planning for the improvements of Sequoia Stadium at the College of Sequoias (COS) have finally come to fruition. When complete the stadium will be able to accommodate the thousands of fans that come to watch COS football and track events. Discussions became more serious during the pandemic, prompting a request to improve the […]

Authorities brace for severe flooding as heat arrives

Posted on May 19, 2023June 16, 2023 by Dave Adalian

State and local authorities are preparing for massive flooding of the Tulare Lake Basin. Record amounts of snow blanket the watershed, and now a record spring runoff is being driven by a wave of unseasonably high temperatures. Officials – bearing the worst-case scenarios in mind – are imagining valley cities around the lake flooding, and […]