When the Quakers get together about once a year to discuss what message they want on their Highway 198 billboard by Exit 156, they discuss promoting peace in Ukraine, the preciousness of the Valley’s water, or farmworkers’ rights. This year they wanted to relay the message that everyone is loved. In August of this year […]
The Giant Marketplace, a food and resource hub for College of the Sequoia students, has officially opened its doors for operation. Located on the corners of Mooney Blvd. and Meadow Ave. in Visalia, the marketplace — previously a dance studio — underwent a remarkable three-year renovation, culminating in the creation of a small yet significant […]
For the sixth year, Arts Visalia is pleased to present the Sequoia High School Exhibition. This year’s exhibition will showcase the talent of students from multiple classes instructed by Ms. Toni Lopez. The artists have been working on art created from recycled materials. There will also be student art inspired by the work of Georgia […]
$2,000 per household is now available for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of Visalia’s COVID-19 Rental or Mortgage Assistance Program, administered by Self-Help Enterprises, is now open for applications. Visalians can apply to receive help with current and/or past due monthly rental or mortgage payments. Maximum assistance is $2,000 per household. […]
There are hundreds of thousands of intersections in California, but less than 30 of them are protected and none of those protected intersections are located in the Central Valley. Looking to change that, the City of Visalia plans to make the first one in the area and add even more to the list after they […]
For the past two days, a major intersection in Visalia has been closed to expedite a construction timeline, avoid rain delays, evade holiday season traffic, and most importantly – minimize the impact to residents. The intersection of Caldwell and Demaree was a critical location for the Caldwell Improvement Project, so the City of Visalia updated […]
With just 30% of work remaining, the Caldwell Improvement Project schedule has been updated. Why make changes with the finish line in sight? The City of Visalia’s goal is to expedite the project timeline, avoid rain delays, evade holiday season traffic, and most importantly – minimize the impact to residents. The main update to the […]
Nonprofits serving Visalia youth can once again apply to receive grant dollars, as the City of Visalia is now accepting applications for the Nonprofit Program Fund. With up to $6,500 available per awardee, there is a potential $65,000 in total grant funding available for nonprofits that provide programs and services to Visalia youth. “The Nonprofit […]
A former senior-level manager claims she was discriminated against and eventually fired from her job at the Kaweah Delta Health Care District because of her race and because she refused to ignore widespread misconduct. Suit Alleges Racial Bias, Whistleblower Retaliation The allegations of bias and wrongdoing are detailed in a lawsuit filed in Tulare […]
To decide who will be the overall winner of the 12th Annual Visalia Corporate Games, 12 local businesses will be facing off in a final battle tonight – and this battle will be one to make you laugh. On Thursday, October 5, this year’s Corporate Games competitors will take to the stage to face off in […]