The City of Porterville is pleased to announce the appointments of Trisha Whiteley as Finance Director and Clayton Dignam as Director of the Planning and Engineering Department. Both Whiteley and Dignam are longtime City of Porterville employees who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service and bring extensive institutional knowledge and experience to their […]
After a several months-long process of seeking and interviewing candidates, the College of the Sequoias Teachers Association (COSTA), California School Employee Association – Chapter 408 (CSEA), and College of Sequoias Adjunct Faculty Association (COSAFA), have endorsed candidates for the College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees in Wards 1, 2 and 5 for the upcoming […]
The Visalia Elks Lodge #1298 is proud to host its 10th Annual Honor the Badge on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 providing a complimentary lunch to current and retired first responders. Dispatchers, public safety support staff, and other first responder support personnel are also invited to attend as a way of recognizing the vital role they play in keeping our communities […]
Today, Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo (R-Tulare), who represents the City of Avenal, sent a letter to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber to request that they enforce state law and remove recalled city councilmembers. Below is a copy of Macedo’s letter. Dear Attorney General Bonta and Secretary Weber, I write […]
College of the Sequoias turns 100 this fall, and a just-published book by retired history professor Dr. Newell Bringhurst tells the story of its long history. Bringhurst will tell some of these stories from the book and sign copies during the Downtown First Friday Art Walk at the Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust, Visalia, at […]
Visalia’s Sequoia Mall has had its share of severe ups and downs over the decades. By the end of the 2010s, it was nearly deserted, empty of customers and businesses alike. But it appears to be enjoying a slow upswing again, with the promise of future development that might see it regain a bit of […]
The Valley Voice and other local publications, including the Sun-Gazette and Visalia Times-Delta, were awarded honors in the 2025 California Journalism Awards, an annual compitition held by the California News Publishers Association (CNPA.) Judges looked at articles written and submitted by California news outlets and evaluated them on criteria that varied by category — including categories for […]
Sierra View Local Health Care District residents interested in serving their community and helping shape the future of local health care are encouraged to run for the Board of Directors. The nomination period for the November 3, 2026, General Election is open through Friday, August 7, 2026. Three Board seats will appear on the November […]
Today, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) announced a new partnership with Metropolis, which will enable a hassle-free fully contactless parking experience. Beginning July 14, 2026, travelers across all of FAT’s parking lots can simply drive in and drive out. No tickets, no kiosks, and faster exit lanes, making parking one of the easiest parts of […]
The City of Porterville has implemented several internal organizational changes designed to strengthen customer service, improve operational efficiency, and better align City services with the needs of residents, businesses, and the community. Effective July 1, 2026, Code Enforcement has transitioned from the Fire Department to the Planning & Engineering Department. Business Licensing has transitioned from […]