The Tulare City Council voted June 2 to place a one-cent increase to local sales tax measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot for voter consideration. If approved by a majority of Tulare voters, this measure would increase the City’s existing Transactions and Use Tax by one cent, from 0.5% to 1.5%. The measure is […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce proudly recognized the recipients of its 71st Annual Awards during a celebration held on June 11, 2026, at the historic Fox Theatre in downtown Visalia. Visalia has always been defined by more than its businesses or buildings—it is defined by the people and organizations who show up, give back, and […]
Live Theater Encore Theatre will perform the beloved musical “Annie” about Little Orphan Annie trying to find her parents from June 11-27 at 324 South N, Tulare. 559 686-1300 or Facebook: Encore Theatre Tulare Ice House Theatre presents for one-weekend only “A Glee-ful Cabaret” July 10-12 with lots of your favorite songs. 410 E. Race, […]
Travelers from Northern California, the Bay Area, or the Central Valley are invited to experience a scenic day trip aboard the Gold Runner, arriving directly at the gates of the Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park for its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, Saturday, June 13. The event will begin at 11:00 AM and conclude at 4:00 PM. […]
The sun is shining, the days are longer, and the City of Visalia is ready to kick off the ultimate season of recreation. “We’ve released our highly anticipated summer Live & Play Activity Guide, packed with events, classes, and programs and activities start this week,” shares Laurissa Roggenkamp, Recreation Manager. “School is out and summer […]
Randy Villegas is advancing to the general election in November to face Republican David Valadao. These primary results make clear that Valadao is more vulnerable than ever after receiving barely 40% of the total votes. Despite an onslaught of outside dark money groups and special interests attacking him, Randy Villegas, the son of working class immigrants who worked in […]
Getting a jump on America’s 250th birthday will be made easier at 210 by “Tulare County Voices at 210.” This month, the forum is, “U.S. at 250: Why We Celebrate, and How,” The forum is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday June 9 at 210 W. Center Ave. Tulare County Voices @210 is a monthly public forum […]
Two members of the Tulare County Board of Supervisors made an unannounced exit during a ceremony honoring the work of LGBTQ+ support organizations during the board’s meeting on Tuesday, June 2. Supervisors Pete Vander Poel (District 2) and Dennis Townsend (District 5) apparently left the meeting to avoid being included in the presentation of the […]
The City of Visalia is currently accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission for a full term set to expire June 30, 2028. The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council on matters related to land use, zoning, subdivisions, and community development. The Commission also administers the City’s Zoning Ordinance and […]
What does California have in common with Iowa, New York, Montana, South Dakota, New Mexico and New Jersey? They all held primaries today, June 2 – and California was rife with political drama, similar to New York. There were 61 gubernatorial candidates running in California’s primary. That race has been one of the most watched […]