Presidential Medal of Freedom Honoree to Speak at the Neighborhood Village June 9

Salt + Light, a Tulare County-based nonprofit dedicated to ending homelessness through community, compassion, and innovation, is thrilled to announce a special evening with Father Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries and recipient of the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom. The event, titled A Night with Father Greg, will take place on Monday, June 9. […]

Arts Visalia Presents: Simply Intricate Oddities by Kaitlynn Webster and A Reference Interpretive by Benny Jordan

This June, Kaitlynn Webster showcases an exploration of time in an immersive installation while artist Benny Jordan will exhibit a selection of his skillful charcoal portraiture. The exhibitions will take place June 5 – 28, 2025. A free Opening Reception featuring a live charcoal drawing demonstration by Benny Jordan will be held on Friday, June […]

Visalia Chamber Leadership Update

We would like to share a brief update regarding a leadership transition at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce. Our current CEO will be stepping down, effective June 2nd. On behalf of the Board of Directors, we wish Matthew Mingrone the best in his future endeavors. While leadership transitions are a natural part of any organization’s […]

Wukchumni elder to be honored during American Rock Art Research Association conference

Visit Visalia is pleased to announce the American Rock Art Research Association (ARARA) annual conference will be held at the Visalia Convention Center May 23-26, 2025. Scholarly presentations, demonstrations, workshops, field trips to conservation sites, and events open to the public are scheduled throughout the three-day event. Founded in 1974, American Rock Art Research Association […]

NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS COMING TO ST. JOHN’S PARKWAY

New traffic signals will soon be installed at the intersection of St. Johns Parkway and Burke Street to improve traffic control. Construction is scheduled to begin Monday, May 12, 2025. “This project involves the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection along with the upgrade of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps […]

Caldwell Widening Improvement Projects Starts

The Caldwell Widening & Improvement Project will start Monday, May 5, 2025. The Project will widen the existing roadway to a four-lane divided roadway. Improvements include the addition of bike lanes, sidewalks, drainage work, new center medians, streetlights, and street landscaping. Construction will continue weekly until the Project is completed, which is anticipated for May […]