License to Kill

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Court research by Robert Lewis, Lauren Hepler, Anat Rubin, Sergio Olmos, Cayla Mihalovich, Ese Olumhense, Ko Bragg, Andrew Donohue and Jenna Peterson Ivan Dimov was convicted of reckless driving in 2013, after fleeing police in Washington state while his passenger allegedly dumped heroin […]

Visalia Stringer, Watchdog, the VPD and Encryption – TC Voices @ 210 tackles privacy vs. free press Tuesday, April 8

It’s the public’s right to know versus the police’s need/desire for secrecy. With fewer outlets to provide news to an information-craving public, a form of citizen journalism has arisen to fill the void. The Visalia Stringer and The Visalia Watchdog have become popular Facebook and Instagram sites for keeping people informed of police activity in […]

Radio silence: Visalia Police fully encrypt radio channels

The Visalia Police Department has encrypted its transmissions as of March 20 – marking the end of real-time reporting for media outlets focusing on Visalia, including the city’s popular online outlets like Visalia Stringer and Visalia Watchdog. The encryption conversion also means that regular citizens with radio scanners or listening through online platforms like Broadcastify […]

The Visalia Players at The Ice House Theater presents “THE 50 STATES – A Musical Trip Around The Country”

The Visalia Players at The Ice House Theater proudly welcomes the world premiere of an original musical “ THE 50 STATES – A Musical Trip Around The Country” written and composed by east coast to west coast transplant, Andrew Hink and directed by JJ Pestano. Show times run through April 4 – 13 “After visiting […]

SEQUOIA PARKS CONSERVANCY ANNOUNCES CRYSTAL CAVE TICKET SALES FOR THE 2025 SEASON

Crystal Cave is reopening after a four-year closure, inviting visitors to marvel at its underground splendor. Tickets for guided tours of this marble cave will go on sale on March 31, 2025, at 10 AM PDT. Crystal Cave, located within Sequoia National Park, offers a captivating glimpse into a world of stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and intricate […]