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 Unified School District, in partnership with the Visalia Unified Teachers Association (VUTA), proudly announces a Tentative Agreement (TA) on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The 2025-2026 CBA will go into effect from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. VUSD and VUTA bargaining teams met multiple times throughout the school year and both […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tourism spending in Tulare County reached $626.2 million in 2024, up 6.0% from the previous year, and contributing to a statewide travel spending increase of 3.0%, according to new economic impact research released by Visit California. Visit California’s annual report on the economic impact of tourism revealed travel spending in Tulare County supported 6,350 local […]
Two former Kaweah Health nurses are facing possible loss of their licenses to practice in the wake of the negligent death of a patient under their care at the Kaweah Health Medical Center emergency department. Gross Negligence, Incompetence & Unprofessional Conduct Alleged Shelby Corwin and Jessica Pierce stand accused of gross negligence, incompetence and […]
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 […]
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 […]
They tell their stories on social media platforms. They perform on television, or on YouTube, in your living room. They operate through your email, mail, text and phone. They have a message for you, and sometimes only for you. And whether you know it or not, even if you are not paying attention, you are […]
Visalia Police Captain Luma Fahoum was recently arrested and charged with embezzlement from the department – but court records show she faced financial trouble for more than two decades. Court records show collections agencies and financial institutions filing collections suits against Fahoum since 2000, but she was placed in a position to allegedly steal almost […]