On Sunday, May 17, 2026, California Health Sciences University (CHSU) held its Class of 2026 Commencement and Hooding Ceremony for its medical school and master’s program at the Save Mart Center in Fresno. CHSU marked another historic milestone with 171 graduates this year, which is the largest cohort for both its medical school and master’s […]
Rising fuel prices, truck driver shortages, and a tightening labor supply have collided to create the perfect storm for higher food prices, leaving both Central Valley consumers and business owners scrambling to keep up. With no relief in sight, everyone’s feeling squeezed. “It’s not just one thing,” says Thomas Riddle, managing director of transportation of […]
Citizens in Visalia may find it easier to understand what City Hall wants and how soon it wants it after a major retooling of the city’s code enforcement rules. They should also find a more flexible attitude at the city’s Neighborhood Preservation Department when it comes to getting violations fixed. “We found some errors in […]
Former CEO of the Tulare Local Health Care District (TLHCD) Yorai Shimon ‘Benny’ Benzeevi can no longer practice medicine in the state of California. The Medical Board of the California Department of Consumer Affairs announced today, May 7, that the disgraced onetime emergency room doctor agreed to surrender his physician and surgeon’s certificate. The agreement […]
Residents of Goshen and northern Tulare County came to meet and question their potential future Tulare County Supervisor at a forum for those seeking the Tulare County District 4 supervisorial seat. The forum was hosted by the Tulare County League of Women Voters and took place in the Community Center of the Goshen Village I […]
r.Today, the DCCC announced that Dr. Jasmeet Bains has been added to its highly competitive ‘Red to Blue’ program, solidifying that Dr. Bains is the strongest candidate to defeat David Valadao in California’s 22nd Congressional District and flip this must-win seat. With deep roots in the Central Valley and a proven record of delivering results, […]
Cornerstone Animal Center is now open inside the Visalia PetSmart at 4240 S. Mooney Blvd, 93277, offering affordable preventive veterinary care, including spay and neuter, core vaccinations, microchipping, and parasite prevention, to Central Valley pet owners. The clinic occupies a dedicated space inside the PetSmart store through a five-year free lease provided by PetSmart Veterinary Services and with foundational […]
Salt + Light is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Alexandra Macedo. Salt + Light is one of more than one hundred nonprofits that will be honored by their state senators and assembly members for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve. Salt […]
The Capineros Community Center organization, in collaboration with local residents, businesses, and community partners, is proud to announce the launch of the Hot Spring Capineros Pop-Up Farmers Market, beginning Mother’s Day, May 10, 2026, and continuing every second Sunday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This community-driven market reflects a shared vision […]
Visalia’s first Storybook Walk will officially open with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 8 at Stonebrook Park, 1200 W. Hemlock. Major Brett Taylor will be on hand to lead everyone around the path to read the story. The path features 15 kiosks, each with an enlarged page of a book so […]