The Porterville Police Department is proud to be sponsoring the 40th Anniversary of the National Night Out community event on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The event will be held in historic downtown on Main Street near Centennial Park from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This event will be held in conjunction with the KJUG Free […]
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement in response to anonymous investors buying nearly $1 billion in agricultural land near Travis Air Force Base. “Since the start of the pandemic, I have witnessed an increase in agricultural land sales purchased by private interests. The $1 billion transaction near the air force base is extremely […]
Last week, the California Republican Party endorsed Fresno area Navy veteran and business owner Michael Maher for Congress. Maher had previously received endorsements from the Tulare County and Fresno County Republican Parties. The state GOP endorsed him at the same meeting when they endorsed Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Congressman Jay Obernolte, Congressman Mike Garcia, Congresswoman Young […]
Today, former California Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D-Bakersfield) officially announced his rematch against David Valadao in California’s 22nd District with the release of a hard-hitting video outlining the clear contrast in this race. Salas has been described as a “white whale” Democratic candidate because of his powerful personal story, long record of delivering for Central Valley […]
The pool tables, big screen TVs, and cheap beer at the Pump House could be in jeopardy after owners Nate Cary and Jacob Gayer filed lawsuits against each other, accusing the other of breaches of fiduciary duties and negligence. The duo bought the bar, located at 1075 E. Main in Visalia, in January 2022 – […]
In response to the long stretch of triple digit temperatures, the City of Hanford has made the decision to temporarily waive admission fees to The Plunge, the City’s community pool located at 415 Ford Street. Admission will be free from Tuesday, July 18 through Sunday, July 23 during normal recreation swim hours. Free Swim Days/Times […]
Eight performances July 20-29, Rotary Theatre, 330 S. Dollner St., Visalia CA On Thursday, July 20, the Theatre Company will premiere its production of the award-winning Broadway musical Into the Woods. The musical, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences […]
It was old home week as about 200 people gathered on the corner of South Mooney Boulevard and Ave 264 in Visalia to attend the official ground breaking for the revival of a Visalia icon – a new and improved Mearle’s Drive-in and Theater. The current location is close to the original Mooney Drive-in Theater […]
The next phase of the Caldwell Avenue Improvement project will begin on Sunday, July 9 at approximately 5 p.m. “Work continues with inside lane intersection closures at the Akers, Linwood and Chinowth intersections and inside and outside lane closures at Shady Street,” provided Eric Bons, Senior Civil Engineer, City of Visalia. “Traffic delays associated with […]
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 […]