The Mineral King Preservation Society is dedicated to protecting and preserving the cultural and natural history of Mineral King and surrounding southern Sierra communities, and to educating the public about the historic and natural significance of these areas through programs and exhibits. Picnic in the Park For the past 37 years, minus 2020, the Mineral […]
Transdev, the transit service operator for Visalia Transit, has informed the City that despite continued negotiations over the past week, they have not reached an agreement with Transdev drivers. A strike by the Transdev drivers, effective 12:01 a.m. Saturday, July 8, 2023, has halted the services Transdev provides to the City of Visalia. In addition […]
As I reflect on my first year as Superintendent of the 32nd largest district in the state, I am grateful to serve and support our over 4,000 employees and 32,000 preschool to adult students. We have amazing people in our district and community whose priority is our students’ success. Our Board of Education mirrors that […]
Tulare County Assessor/Clerk-Recorder Tara K. Freitas, CPA, announced today that the annual assessment roll exceeded $47 billion, a 6.7% increase over last year. The assessment roll reflects the total gross assessed value of locally assessed real, business, and personal property in Tulare County as of January 1, 2023. After the deduction of property tax exemptions for […]
In recent years, the issue of mental health has gained public attention, particularly in the context of educational institutions. Countryside High School (CHS) hosted its first Mental Health Awareness month this May. According to Susan Meadow, School Psychologist on campus, the event was an astounding success and the school had received a lot of positive […]
Five people – including two minors – were hospitalized after an apparent malfunction released an unknown toxic gas into the indoor pool area at Evolutions Fitness and Wellness Center in Tulare on Tuesday, June 27. Other victims included two adult women and a man. Firefighters Respond Chief Michael Ott of the Tulare Fire Department […]
The Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District is reporting that multiple mosquito samples tested positive for WNV. 11 mosquito samples were collected from 8 locations in Visalia, Dinuba, and Farmersville: Sample 1,2: Visalia. Near West Riggin Ave and North Akers st. Sample 3: Visalia. Near West Houston Ave and North Linwood st. Sample 4: Visalia. […]
The Visalia Convention Center hosted the Miss California competition this past weekend, a pageant that challenges the traditional view of beauty with a incredibly diverse group of contestants. On July 1, the pageant assembled 44 contestants representing all body types, ethnicities and abilities. When the top 12 finalists were announced, Miss San Francisco Monroe Lace […]
Shortly before 2:30 p.m., Hanford Police officers responded to multiple reports of shots fired and a vehicle collision at Candice & Co. Jewelers (117 W 7th Street) in downtown Hanford. Officers arrived at the scene and located a pickup truck inside the store with a man in the driver’s seat. The man had suffered a […]
Mechanics Bank Arena to Host First Large Conventions of Jehovah’s Witnesses Since 2019 After a three-year pandemic pause, one of the largest convention organizations in the world has once again chosen the Central Valley to host its global three-day event, the 2023 “Exercise Patience”! Convention. Prior to 2020, summers in the Central Valley were marked […]