On Tuesday, June 23, 2020 the Visalia Branch of the Tulare County Library begins pick up service. Library Pick Up, Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, allows patrons to call and request items and verify holds are ready. Staff can also assist with reference and library account questions. Before stopping by, patrons […]
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program at Fresno Pacific University has received accreditation for 10 years, the maximum available. Accreditation was awarded June 4, 2020, by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). The school received a “clean approval,” passing all four standards for the full 10 years. The CCNE Board of Commissioners […]
The Tule River Tribal Council along with Eagle Mountain Casino Management have been preparing for the reopening of Eagle Mountain Casino. Proper CDC and Government guidelines have been thoroughly evaluated in order to ensure the safety of their Guests and Team Members. Over $60,000 in personal protective equipment and sanitation products have been purchased from […]
After California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced relaxation of state closure guidelines related to the coronavirus pandemic, Sequoia Riverlands Trust (SRT) officials have announced the reopening of two of three privately-owned, publicly-accessible nature preserves. Effective Monday, June 15, Kaweah Oaks Preserve near Exeter and Dry Creek Preserve near Lake Kaweah will again welcome the public […]
The Tulare County Fairgrounds Swap Meet has returned, and will be open each Wednesday starting June 10 at 10 a.m. Over 40 vendors are expected to be on hand for the swap meet, which offers fresh local produce, clothing and more. Shoppers will enter the fairgrounds from O Street. “This swap meet was a staple […]
The City of Hanford Parks and Community Services Department is pleased to announce Movies in the Park to be held on Friday, June 26, July 17 and July 31 at a variety of parks. Enjoy the summer evening with a family friendly movie that is sure to be a hit for the entire family. Load […]
Moose Meals is having its first annual rummage sale fundraiser in order to continue providing pet food to those who need it most. We have been collecting donations of home goods, clothes, electronics, furniture and more from members of the community and have over two storage units full of items that will be for sale. […]
The Real Mooney Grove Project, “Grow an Oak Tree,” has been approved by Tulare County General Services and is on to the Parks Advisory Committee for approval. According to the group’s CEO Mary Bryant, Tulare County Supervisor Eddie Valero is on board with the project. Bryant wrote, “As you are already aware, in the last […]
Visalia Unified high schools are planning a modified return to extracurricular activities on July 1, 2020. VUSD will follow state and local health guidelines to implement the return of extracurricular programs with group participant limits and social distancing. VUSD athletics, visual and performing arts, and other student group activities will begin with limited group participation […]
At 41 years old I have learned not to believe everything I see, read, or hear. I use critical thinking and question, study, research, and thus determine what I will embrace as my truth. I understand there are always two sides, and even two truths to some degree, to every issue. Do not be deceived […]