Westlands Water District applauds Gov. Newsom’s drought declaration, investment in water infrastructure repairs

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

In response to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s expansion of the drought emergency to include the Central Valley, Tom Birmingham, Westlands Water District general manager, issued the following statement: “The realities of a changing climate mean California must prepare for longer, hotter droughts that can only be effectively mitigated through collaborative approaches that focuses equally on […]

Citrus Research Board debuts revamped brand identity

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has just updated its brand identity with a revamped logo and an expanded, user-friendly website. Debuting on May 17, www.citrusresearch.org will serve as a valuable, practical online resource for California citrus crop research information. It also will convey news and events affecting the citrus research community, function as the primary […]

“Girrl Let’s Go Out” to hold first event June 4th

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Now that staying at home is coming to a close, Visalia’s own Katie Parker has emerged with an amazing experience and series of events for all types of women to attend. Katie, age 36, is the founder of “Girrl Let’s Go Out”– a luxury and fun event experience that offers the women of Visalia freedom […]

COS Training Resource Center offering food safety training live online

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center (TRC) has been awarded two grants to support California’s Central Valley food and agricultural industry by providing affordable food safety trainings. With many of their trainings being delivered live online, the TRC is excited to start offering some of these classes in person! Depending on the training […]

James Preston announced as Interim President at West Hills Lemoore

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

West Hills College Lemoore announced that James Preston will serve as Interim President at the Lemoore College, effective July 1, 2021, following current President Kristin Clark’s selection as West Hills Community College District Chancellor. Since joining the district in 2000, James Preston’s roles include West Hills College Lemoore Vice President of Educational Services, Dean of […]

Tulare County Library holding annual summer reading challenge

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Tulare County Library’s free annual Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 15 through July 24, 2021. It is easy to sign up virtually on our Beanstack app and track your reading online at tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org . Paper logs and phone registrations also available just contact your local branch library. Summer Reading is for all ages, reading levels, languages, and reading, including eBooks, books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, graphic novels, and […]

Fresno Pacific University helps students overcome obstacles to benefit themselves, their families and the Valley

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Doug Hoagland

As the early-morning sun rose higher over the Valley farm, Veronica Mendez García and other farmworkers cut grapes in the leafy vineyard. A few minutes before 8:00 a.m., García left her mother in the field. She walked to a nearby break table with her laptop and logged into a class at Fresno Pacific University. García […]

Tulare-Kings Right to Life hosting golf tournament on June 14 at Visalia Country Club

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

The 4-person shotgun scramble represents a major fundraising event for Tulare-Kings Right to Life. Entry fee is $175 per person, which entitles the participant to 18 holes of golf on one of Central California’s finest courses, plus a dinner banquet at the VCC dinning room. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. with tee-off at 12:00 noon. […]

Petco Love awards Tulare County Animal Services with $75k grant

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Tulare County Animal Services announced today a $75,000 grant investment from the newly named Petco Love, to support its lifesaving work for animals in Tulare County. Petco Love is a nonprofit organization leading change for pets nationally by harnessing the power of love to make communities and pet families closer, stronger, and healthier. Since its […]

Visalia Breakfast Lions thanks community for 32nd annual car show

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

First and fore most the Visalia Breakfast Lions (VBL) would like to thank the City of Visalia Administration and our mayor along with several Tulare County Board of Supervisors for helping to make the car show happen. This was an outdoor event that brought a little piece of joy to our city. There were 250 […]