The 25th anniversary VEDC annual meeting will be held at the Marriott Hotel at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16. Attendees will be able to participate in person or via livestreaming. The program will include recognition of outgoing Board chairman Justin Workman of Gallagher and incoming chairman Lisa Walsh of Hydrite Chemical Co. Doug Svensson, […]
A press release from the Visalia Unified School District Superintendent of Visalia Unified School District Dr. Tamara Ravalín announced today to the VUSD Board of Education and VUSD staff her plans to retire on August 31, 2021. Dr. Ravalín has served in education for 40 years. Dr. Ravalin states, “The last two years have brought […]
Visalia City Council voted May 3 to eliminate the city’s Disability Advocacy and Environmental committees. Now soon-to-be former volunteers–as well as at least one city councilman–are concerned about declining citizen participation. Citizen Voices Silenced The move marks a continuation of the Visalia council’s ongoing efforts to reduce the number of committees and the number of […]
A press release from the City of Visalia Visalia officials have been working closely with state agencies on cleanup projects along State Route (SR) 198, and coordination continues. “We understand that there are citizen concerns regarding Highway 198 in terms of trash and debris and the presence of those camping on the embankment,” shared Mayor […]
The bulldozers were at the ready when Housley Demolition Co. arrived at City Hall East on Monday morning to apply for a residential demolition permit. The permit was issue the same day and on April 26 the Odell-Mor was torn down. Cristobal Carrillo, Associate Planner City of Visalia, had been the point man for the […]
The City of Visalia receives federal funds annually to invest in improving our community. Public feedback is an important part of this process and we’re seeking comments on the Proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)/HOME 2021 Action Plan and 2020 Action Plan Amendment estimated funding and activities. The public comment period is from March 19, […]
All is well financially at the Visalia Unified School District, though there were a pair of very minor problems uncovered during the district’s annual audit, and maybe an error in protocol. Reporting Error According to Charles Raibley–an accountant and senior manager at the accounting firm Crowe LLP who performed the district’s annual audit–the district […]
A Press release from the Kaweah Delta Hospital District Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia) has named Elizabeth Wynn, Director of the Kaweah Delta Hospital Foundation, as the 26th Assembly District’s 2021 Woman of the Year. “Elizabeth Wynn’s commitment to bless her community through service is inspiring. She strengthens the valley as she works for everyone’s right […]
City of Visalia playgrounds, park bathrooms and athletic fields are set to re-open to the public on Saturday, March 20. “Since Tulare County is now within the lower Substantial Risk Level – Red Tier of the reopening Blueprint for a Safer Economy our Community Services Department is pleased to announce that playgrounds, park bathrooms and […]
Xavier Avila has hired the Law Offices of Michael J. Lampe to defend him in a case concerning his holding two allegedly incompatible public offices. Lampe has been notable in his past work around the City of Tulare, including suits against the City of Tulare, Tulare Local Healthcare District, and members of the Tulare City […]