Two in a row: April snow survey shows above average snowpack for second straight season

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the all-important April snow survey, the fourth measurement of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 64 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 27.5 inches, which is 113 percent of average for this location. The snow water equivalent measures the amount […]

Central Valley congressman, farmer John Duarte endorses Michael Maher for Congress

Central Valley Congressman and farmer John Duarte has endorsed local business leader, military and law enforcement veteran Michael Maher for Congressional District 21. Congressman Duarte represents California’s 13th Congressional District, stretching from Stanislaus and San Joaquin County south to Madera and parts of Fresno County. In his endorsement statement, Congressman Duarte said, “Michael Maher was […]

COS’s Dr. Jennifer Vega La Serna selected for Aspen Institute’s Rising Fellowship

The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) announced today that Dr. Jennifer Vega La Serna, Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Academic Services at College of the Sequoias, is one of 40 leaders selected for the 2024-25 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Applying lessons from over a dozen years researching exceptional community colleges, the Aspen fellowship aims to select […]

Flower Scavenger Hunt for Earth Day!

Celebrate Earth Day and Native Plant Week at a flower scavenger hunt. You will be searching in the Tule River Native Plant Gardens for flowers of 8 colors and recording your finds by photos or drawings. The starting point is the Tule River parking lot at Jaye Street.  The hunt is on Saturday April 20th […]

WATER MAIN WORK ALONG LINWOOD STREET VISALIA

Visalia will see traffic lane closures beginning Monday, April 15th as California Water Service continues their water main installation project. The work will continue to take place along Linwood Street between Mineral King Avenue and Crowley Avenue and will require the temporary closure of Linwood Street. The overall project is to include open trench work along Linwood […]

Honoring Excellence: Visalia’s Finest Finalist Revealed

The Visalia Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the finalists for its prestigious 69th Annual Awards, honoring businesses and organizations that contribute to Visalia. The Awards will take place on Thursday, June 6th, at the historic Fox Theater in downtown Visalia.  These awards celebrate the unwavering dedication and spirit of entrepreneurship that defines Visalia’s business landscape. […]

David Philip Adalian Sr., 82, died Thursday, April 4, 2024 in Visalia, Calif. following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Adalian was born on April 18, 1941 in Visalia to Arthur Avedis and Althea Kathlyn Adalian, who preceded him in death. He attended Conyer Elementary School, Redwood High School, the College of the Sequoias, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. He received a juris doctorate from the University of California Hastings School of […]

The Barn Theater Presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka the Musical

The Barn Theater is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka the Musical”, a Family Friendly Musical-themed theatrical experience that promises to captivate audiences with its elaborate set, adorable Oompa Loompas, and fantastic musical numbers. This compelling production is set to take the stage at The Barn Theater from April 12, […]