The Visalia Convention Center hosted the Miss California competition this past weekend, a pageant that challenges the traditional view of beauty with a incredibly diverse group of contestants. On July 1, the pageant assembled 44 contestants representing all body types, ethnicities and abilities. When the top 12 finalists were announced, Miss San Francisco Monroe Lace […]
The Visalia Fox Theatre will be having “An Evening with Charlie Kirk” presented by the Visalia Republican Women Federation on Thursday, August 24th. The doors will open for V.I.P. Guests at 5 PM, to the General Public at 6 PM, and the Show will begin at 7 PM. You don’t want to miss this one-night […]
In response to the Excessive Heat Watch issued by the National Weather Service, the City of Visalia Transit Center will open as a Cooling Center for the community’s use, beginning Friday, June 30th through Monday, July 3rd The hours are from 10:00am to 10:00pm. The Transit Center, located at 425 E. Oak Ave., provides amenities […]
Visit Visalia is thrilled to announce the 2023 Miss California and Miss California’s Teen Competition will be held at the Visalia Convention Center, July 1, 2023. This prestigious and professional development competition is set to kick off Sunday, June 25, when Visalia welcomes the young women for a week of interviews, rehearsals and community involvement. The […]
‘“The Little Prince” is an opera for people who don’t like opera. That’s what Sequoia Symphony music director Bruce Kiesling says about the opera that will kick off the orchestra’s 2023-24 concert season on Saturday, June 24 at the Visalia Fox Theatre. It’s an enchanting children’s story, but one that appeals to all ages because […]
Houston Avenue, between Divisadero Street and Turner Street, will experience traffic delays starting Monday, June 19, 2023, as Southern California Gas Company performs utility work at the Rinaldi and Giddings Street intersections. “Work will begin on Monday, June 19, 2023, and run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, and includes road closures […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 68th Annual Awards Ceremony at the historic Fox Theater, recognizing outstanding businesses and individuals who have made a significant impact in the community. This prestigious event highlights accomplishments that exemplify excellence, innovation, and dedication to the betterment of Visalia. The Annual Awards Ceremony honored achievements in various categories, […]
Help create Visalia’s first fully inclusive play park! Join the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department on Tuesday, June 20th at 5:30 p.m. for the Inclusive Play Park meeting. “After being put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Visalia has restarted the design process for the city’s first adaptive and […]
Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) is hosting multiple in-person listening sessions through the month of June to hear what is important from the community and help shape the future of our district. This is the second round of feedback being collected by VUSD in an effort to build a strategic plan that is supported by […]
Kaweah Health has one of the busiest emergency departments in the state and is the only level III trauma center in Tulare and Kings counties. Prior to the helipad’s inception, critically-ill patients that needed to be airlifted were transferred by ambulance to the Visalia Airport. Today, patients can be brought in or transferred directly from […]