Construction Company CEO Arrested for Amassing Real Estate Empire Through $4 Million in Fraudulently Obtained Covid-19 Relief Loans

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Valley Voice Contributor

A Visalia construction company CEO was arrested today on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he fraudulently obtained more than $4 million in taxpayer-funded COVID-19 relief funds and federally guaranteed small business loans, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced. According to court documents, between April and June 2020, Joey Wayne Mackey, 45, of Visalia, submitted fraudulent Paycheck […]

TC Voices at 210 Presents – Animal Control, a Community Challenge

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Paul Hurley

Animal control, like other public services, are reaching their breaking point in our communities. Shelters are crowded. Abandoned and stray animals are a persistent nuisance. Pet owners seek help in keeping their pets safe and healthy. Social issues such as euthanasia, adoption, animal rescue and population control have become part of community discussion. Tulare Voices […]

$75k in grant funding available for Visalia nonprofits

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Valley Voice Contributor

The City of Visalia is now accepting applications for the Nonprofit Program Fund. Made possible by Visalia residents through the City’s General Fund, up to $6,500 is available per grant awardee. A total of $75,000 grant funding is available for nonprofit and local government agencies that provide programs and services to Visalia youth. “The Nonprofit […]

Whistleblowing VPD officer claims department uses illegal ticketing quotas

Posted on August 7, 2025August 15, 2025 by Dave Adalian

Five high-ranking officers of the Visalia Police Department (VPD), including Police Chief Jason Salazar, are accused of maintaining an illegal traffic citation quota system and retaliating against officers who objected to the unlawful action, according to a lawsuit filed June 13 in Tulare County Superior Court. The allegations come from VPD officer Donald Huard, who […]

Former Visalia Unified bus drivers allege poor maintenance, retaliation

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 by Trenton Lively

With the first day of school nearly a week away, the Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) finds itself on the receiving end of a civil rights lawsuit filed in Tulare County Superior Court by two former school bus drivers, Dan Rushing and Robert Gonzales, who claim that the VUSD unlawfully terminated them without investigation, notice, […]

The Visalia Players at The Ice House Theater is excited to bring you “MISCAST CABARET” happening for One Weekend Only!! July 18!!

Posted on July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 by Charlotte Garcia Da Rosa

Enjoy some of the most memorable Broadway songs sung by fantastic performers you’d never expect to see in the role! Welcome to MISCAST CABARET!! The Visalia Players would like to formally invite you to “Miscast: A Broadway Cabaret” happening July 18th (7:30PM), July 19th (2:30PM & 7:30PM), and July 20th (2:30PM). You will not be […]

Visalia Unified Responds to Potential Early Federal Funding Reductions

Posted on July 4, 2025 by Visalia Unified School District

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) was notified about the potential early implementation of federal funding cuts originally proposed in the 2026 Federal Budget. These reductions may affect the 2024-2025 District budget, which recently closed. Through responsible fiscal planning over several years, Visalia Unified remains well-positioned to navigate the unexpected changes. The district currently maintains reserves […]

CELEBRATE WITH VISALIA AT TOMORROW’S INDEPENDENCE SPECTACULAR

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Allison Mackey

The City of Visalia invites the community to join us tomorrow, Thursday, July 3, at Riverway Sports Park from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the 2nd Annual Independence Spectacular. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, food, vendors, and a dazzling drone show, funded by the Valley Air District and operated by Electric Sky. The drone shows are scheduled to […]

Visalia Heritage kicks off campaign to buy The Depot

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Valley Voice Contributor

Visalia Heritage has launched the most ambitious project in its 45-year history — a bold plan to transform Visalia’s historic Southern Pacific Depot into a Visalia museum and cultural center celebrating the region’s diverse stories and shared heritage. To bring this vision to life, Visalia Heritage will kick off a $6 million capital campaign titled […]

Kaweah Health CEO Herbst to retire in June 2026

Posted on June 20, 2025June 20, 2025 by Dave Adalian

CEO of Kaweah Health Gary Herbst will retire from his position as early as June 30, 2026, ending nine years as the head administrator of the Kaweah Delta Health Care District. Herbst assumed the role in August 2017, becoming the district’s fourth chief executive officer. He replaced longtime CEO Lindsay Mann. Herbst Says the […]