The 105th annual Porterville Veterans Day Parade with the theme “Unsung Heroes” will be held on Saturday, November 11th beginning at 10:00 AM on Main Street in Downtown Porterville, presented by American Legion Post 20, Porterville Veterans Memorial District and the Veterans Homecoming Committee. The annual City of Porterville Veterans Day Run & Walk will also take […]
When the Quakers get together about once a year to discuss what message they want on their Highway 198 billboard by Exit 156, they discuss promoting peace in Ukraine, the preciousness of the Valley’s water, or farmworkers’ rights. This year they wanted to relay the message that everyone is loved. In August of this year […]
The Giant Marketplace, a food and resource hub for College of the Sequoia students, has officially opened its doors for operation. Located on the corners of Mooney Blvd. and Meadow Ave. in Visalia, the marketplace — previously a dance studio — underwent a remarkable three-year renovation, culminating in the creation of a small yet significant […]
On Thursday, October 12th, SHE hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the first phase of Santa Fe Commons, the nonprofit’s first multi-family affordable housing project in the City of Tulare, located at 537 N. West Street. The event was attended by elected officials, community leaders, and development partners who helped make the […]
For the sixth year, Arts Visalia is pleased to present the Sequoia High School Exhibition. This year’s exhibition will showcase the talent of students from multiple classes instructed by Ms. Toni Lopez. The artists have been working on art created from recycled materials. There will also be student art inspired by the work of Georgia […]
A volunteer working with the Lindsay High School basketball program was arrested in May and charged with six felony counts of sexual penetration of a minor and a misdemeanor count of child molestation. Krizlynn Balboa allegedly engaged in a relationship with the minor – a student at Lindsay High – over a four month period, […]
$2,000 per household is now available for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Visalia’s COVID-19 Rental or Mortgage Assistance Program, administered by Self-Help Enterprises, is now open for applications. Visalians can apply to receive help with current and/or past due monthly rental or mortgage payments. Maximum assistance is $2,000 per household. […]
A longtime and well-respected Kings County law enforcement professional has returned to the Hanford Police Department more than 40 years after first being hired by the department. Hanford City Manager Mario Cifuentez has appointed Jack Amoroso to serve as the Interim Police Chief until the City selects a permanent Police Chief. The deadline to apply […]
Local businessman, Chris Mathys, has announced his entry into the Republican primary for California’s 22nd Congressional District. Congressman David Valadao voted with no trial or evidence to impeach President Trump. Yet, Congressman David Valadao does not support an investigation nor impeachment of President Joe Biden. This is a betrayal of his supporters and our republican values. Americans are suffering from record inflation, expensive gas, high interest rates, and a southern […]
Today, United States Senator Alex Padilla announced his endorsement of Rudy Salas for Congress in California’s 22nd Congressional District. Senator Padilla joins a group of more than two dozen congressional leaders who’ve endorsed Salas, click here for a full list. “Rudy Salas is a true champion for Valley families,” said United States Senator Alex Padilla. […]