This article was updated June 27, 2022 to include Oxitec’s response. A mosquito infected with the potentially deadly West Nile virus (WNV) was captured last week in a trap in southwest Visalia, the first identified this year. Cases of WNV-infected mosquitoes in the Delta Mosquito Vector Control District (DMVCD) – the local agency tasked with […]
Tulare County Office of Education hosted its annual Court and Community School Commencement to honor this year’s graduates and celebrate with their families. The four graduating seniors spent time in our Juvenile Detention Facility and are making a smooth transition into the community. “I look forward to what the future holds for me,” Arturo Maldonado-Tienda […]
The Tulare County Museum is excited to announce the construction of a new building that will house the Museum’s agricultural equipment collection. The Tulare County Museum has been working closely with the Tulare County Historical Society on the Agricultural Equipment Restoration Project for several years and we are excited to see the final stages begin! […]
Tulare County Library’s Summer Reading Challenge begins Tuesday, June 14 through Saturday, July 23, 2022. Over six weeks all 17 Library Branches host events that feature performers, storytimes, films, games, art, STEM, and enriching activities for all ages. Come to the Library for these fun and free activities for children, teens, and adults, or participate […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors selects an Employee of the Year on an annual basis from over 116 qualified nominees and 19 county departments. Today, with much jubilation, the Board recognized Jessica Guzman as the 2021 Tulare County Employee of the Year. Guzman, an Accountant III with the Tulare County Health & Human Services […]
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. May 26, 2022 – Memorial Day weekend is considered the summer “kick-off” for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and the parks are expected to be exceptionally busy. Trip planning is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your […]
Park patrons are able to enjoy outdoor hiking and fishing again at Balch Park in Springville. Balch Park reopened for day use and overnight camping on Friday, May 20, 2022. Spring hours of operation will be observed until May 31: Monday through Friday (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) and Saturday and Sunday (8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.). […]
Annual contest promotes artistic expression around mental health and coping with tough times, the pandemic and returning to in-person school. The Directing Change Program & Film Contest announced the regional finalists in the 10th annual student contest encouraging young people to create short film and art projects about suicide prevention, mental health, managing through tough […]
A press release from the Tulare County Office of Education Central California’s largest student film competition returns to the Fox Theatre this year. The festival is scheduled for Friday, May 13 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the downtown Visalia theater. This year, the festival received 330 film entries from 44 Central Valley middle schools and […]
Free tacos provided by Dolores Huerta Foundation. Citizens will have an opportunity to attend a non-partisan Candidate Forum night on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Tulare County Office of Education from 6:00 to 8:30 pm., doors open at 5:30. The TCOE building is located at 6200 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277. Paul Hurley, […]