Cannabis, for medical and recreational use, has become widespread in California since a series of laws legalized it over the past 25 years. Except, that is, in Visalia. That could be changing. Visalia took the first steps this week in approving a ballot measure that would allow the city to collect tax revenues from cannabis […]
Travelers heading down Akers Street, between Riggin Avenue and Ferguson Avenue, will experience traffic impacts starting Monday, June 3 as contractors perform utility connections for the Sycamore Heights Subdivision. “Crews will be excavating to connect sewer and storm drain. This work is necessary to ensure development in the area is connected to all essential utilities,” […]
This summer, eight Tulare County Library Branches offer free meals to children and teens, ages 1 to 18. Where to find meals in the Tulare County Library Branches: Visalia: Lunches Tuesday – Friday, June 11 through July 26 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. The Visalia Branch is downtown at 200 W. Oak Avenue with entrances on […]
Dinuba Certified Farmers’ Market celebrates its 10th anniversary and kicks of its celebration Friday, May 31. Families who spend up to $10 on fruits and vegetables will get up to an additional $10 to purchase even more fruits and veggies. In addition, the Kaweah Health Dinuba Clinic is offering a Veggie Rx program to bring new […]
A jury of seven men and five women found former President Donald Trump guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. This is the first time in American history that a current or former president has been convicted of a felony. The jury deliberated for less than 12 hours. To reach a conviction the […]
The Visalia Fox Theater has a free summer movie series thanks to some generous local sponsors! The Princess Diaries on June 9 will cost five dollars but includes a meet and greet with Miss California 2023 Sabina Lewis. At each movie, tickets will be sold to win a basket of Fox goodies and a poster […]
Visalia Animal Services is celebrating the first Adopt-a-Pet Day in California on Saturday, June 1 with free adoptions and special, extended hours. “We are proud to be joining the first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day,” said Candace Harrington, Animal Services Manager, City of Visalia. “We work year-round with our community to find loving homes for […]
Looking for a wheel-y good time? The Visalia Airport Wings and Wheels Car Show is back this Saturday, May 25. Held at the Visalia Municipal Airport from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Wings and Wheels Car Show features a variety of cars, planes, and even military vehicles. Admission is free, and the event will […]
Assemblymember Vince Fong beat Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux in the May 21 Special Election for Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s Congressional District 20’s term. McCarthy resigned last December two months after his ouster as House Speaker. According to the Fresno Bee Fong will resign his AD32 seat to finish McCarthy’s term that ends early January. Unofficial […]
The phase of road construction requiring closures on the Generals Highway, previously slated through May 23, 2024, has concluded ahead of schedule. All road closures between Ash Mountain and the Giant Forest are lifted, however, visitors may still encounter up to 30-minute delays as construction continues in the vicinity. This marks the final repair of […]