After two years of closure due to severe damage from the floods in March 2023, Bartlett Park has officially reopened to the public. The beloved community Park east of Porterville has undergone extensive restoration efforts to bring it back to life, along with significant upgrades, improved amenities, modernizations, and new additions. Bartlett Park has long […]
California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass identified critical issues facing the state’s farmers and ranchers, stressing immediate action is needed to support small and mid-sized farms, streamline regulations and invest in innovative water management practices. “Agriculture has been the backbone of California’s economy for generations,” Douglass said. “However, today, our sector is facing significant challenges […]
For over a year, Visalia Heritage, the non-profit group dedicated to preserving historic structures, has been hosting tours of interesting vintage homes and buildings. Their next venture is a tour of the 8,000 sq. ft. Dudley home at 1300 W. Main St. from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 22. The beautiful mansion at Main and […]
Community Theater “Ghost of a Chance” is a family comedy about a ghost trying to prevent his widow from remarrying and a kooky psychic. Runs March 1-23 at the Temple Theater, 514 E. Visalia St., Hanford. 550 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org “Shrek, the Musical,” the story of an ogre and Donkey on their daring quest to […]
The Trump administration’s newly proposed tariffs on crude oil, steel, computer chips, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals are expected to drive up consumer costs, fuel inflation concerns, and destabilize key industries. As prices rise, consumer sentiment is already declining, unemployment is increasing, and American households—still recovering from the financial strain of the pandemic—are feeling the impact. Samuel […]
West Hills Community College District (WHCCD) is proud to announce that both of its colleges, Lemoore College and Coalinga College, have been recognized by Achieving the Dream (ATD) for their commitment to student success and equity. Lemoore College has been named a Leader College of Distinction, one of only eight institutions nationwide to receive this prestigious honor in 2025. […]
CSET is excited to unveil our latest OSHA training program, “Ergonomics for Every Day Efficiency.” This FREE, comprehensive workplace safety training is designed to enhance employees’ understanding of ergonomics and its impact on workplace safety and productivity. Each employee who successfully completes this two-hour immersive training will receive a certificate of completion. “Ergonomics for Every […]
With about 70 births per 1,000 women of child-bearing age annually, Tulare County has one of the highest fertility rates in California. Tulare County is also struggling to maintain enough doctors to provide essential maternity care. Agreements between doctors and hospitals are ending and obstetricians are changing their practices and sometimes moving out of the […]
Due to the weather conditions forecasted for next week, the City of Visalia’s sewer construction work along Shirk Avenue in northwest Visalia, has been pushed to Monday, March 17. If clear skies allow, crews will begin the sewer work on March 17 with work continuing through March 21, 2025. Construction areas remain the same, the […]
Cyclum is proud to announce the Site Dedication Ceremony of its first next generation Traditional, Transitional and Renewable “TTR” fuel travel center at Mefford Airfield in Tulare, California, on March 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM. This state-of-the-art facility marks a pivotal step in Cyclum’s ambitious plan to develop approximately 400 next-generation travel centers nationwide over […]