Father of Infant Boy Executed in Goshen Massacre Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Tulare County Child Welfare Services and Tulare County Sheriff’s Office

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Angela Bailey

Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP attorneys David Rudorfer and Wyatt Vespermann have filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Shayne Maupin, the father of 10-month-old Nycholas Parraz—the youngest victim of the January 2023 mass shooting that left six people dead in the California farming town of Goshen. Nycholas was murdered in the […]

Tickets now on sale for Theatre Company’s production of Into the Woods

Posted on July 14, 2023 by Rob Herman

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 […]

Mineral King Preservation Society Brings Picnic in the Park to Cafe 210

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

Tulare County’s assessment roll tops $47bn

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

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 […]

Countryside High School prioritizes mental health

Posted on July 7, 2023July 7, 2023 by Benicio Cano

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 […]

West Nile Virus found in mosquito samples around Visalia, Farmersville, Dinuba

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

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. […]

Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park Reopens to Visitors, Visalia Fun over the 4th

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Suzanne Bianco

This Independence Day holiday weekend kick-offs peak summer vacation time. Those looking for a national park getaway will be thrilled that beginning July 1, the Giant Forest area, which includes the General Sherman Tree, will be accessible from both the Highway 198 Ash Mountain and the Highway 180 Big Stump entrances. Road repairs made to […]

Tulare County prepares for drier future

Posted on June 16, 2023July 7, 2023 by Dave Adalian

Despite the return of Tulare Lake – fed now by rivers swollen with meltwater from a record snowpack that could last into late autumn thanks to unusual periods of cool weather – Tulare County is making plans for when Mother Nature is less generous. No Rain in May Things are already returning to the […]

Mineral King Preservation Society Announces Exciting Events in Anticipation of New Mining Exhibit Unveiling

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Lisa Monteiro

Join the Mineral King Preservation Society (MKPS) on June 15th and June 17th as we lead up to the unveiling of a new outdoor mining exhibit at the Three Rivers Historical Museum. In June 2018, the MKPS received a circa 1870 relic of our industrial mining past on loan from Sequoia and Kings Canyon Nation […]

Educators of the Year announced as part of the Chinese Cultural Center’s 27th Annual Confucius’ Birthday Celebration

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Valley Voice Contributor

“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” ~ Confucius After a three-year break, the Central California Chinese Cultural Center has partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) again to honor teachers through the Confucius’ Birthday/Educators of the Year Awards. Yesterday afternoon, Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Tim Hire and Wendy Jay, a member of the Chinese […]