In celebration of the 150th anniversary of incorporation of the City of Visalia, the Arts Consortium has partnered with the Tulare County Museum, Visalia Rescue Mission at Oval Park, Main Gallery Group and the Urbanists Collective for a special event celebrating the rich and vibrant culture of our city. On Saturday, August 23, from 10am […]
The Aedes aegypti mosquito has been detected within the City of Exeter by the Delta Vector Control District. Aedes aegypti is an efficient carrier of diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and the chikungunya virus and is not native to California. No illnesses associated with this mosquito have been reported at this time. The same […]
The Northside Boxing Club of Visalia will host its biannual youth amateur boxing event “SNF:56,” also known as “Saturday Nite Fights,” on August 30, starting at 3pm at the Wittman Community Center, 315 W. Pearl St., Visalia. The event is sanctioned by Central California USA Boxing. Local amateur boxing clubs from throughout the Valley will […]
After a marathon political process in Sacramento, a decision was finally made to address the state’s water needs. State legislators agreed last week on which of the many proposed water bond measures would be considered by California voters in November. Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed legislation last Wednesday to put a comprehensive $7.5 billion […]
Summer Jubilee, a fundraiser for Tulare Hospital Foundation will be held Saturday, August 23, at Kumar/Gupta Tulare Estate. The event is presented by Katye and Manuel Mancebo. Major sponsors include Healthcare Conglomerate Associates and Kluger Architects. The generosity of 50-plus sponsors puts this year’s event on track to raise more than $100,000. Proceeds are used […]
“Nunsense,” which opens at The Barn Theater in Porterville next week, had one of the more unusual beginnings of any play – it began as a line of greeting cards. Playwright Dan Goggin created a line of cards featuring actress Marilyn Farina dressed as a nun. When Farina took to making appearances in costume at […]
I was a recent member of the negotiating team along with other county employees and SEIU staff. We were representing Units 1, 3, 6 and 7, which is about 3200 employees. This letter is a response to Board of Supervisors Chairman Phil Cox, who made comments (August 7, 2014-Edition of Valley Voice) regarding his assessment […]
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors has received approval for a $1 million state grant to provide quality drinking water to qualified schools in the county. The Tulare County Office of Education staff, under the leadership of Superintendent of Schools Jim Vidak, played an important role in securing this grant. There are at least 20 […]
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors announced last week that Arcadis U.S., Inc., was awarded the project and construction management contract for Construction Package 2-3 (CP 2-3), which will extend more than 60 miles from East American Avenue in Fresno south to approximately one mile north of the Tulare-Kern County line. The route […]
Farm Credit West announced the 34 winners in its 2014 Scholarship Program, all sons and daughters of Farm Credit West customers. Local first-time winners of $1,500 included: Garrison Fernandes of Tipton is an active FFA member and athlete. He received numerous honors and awards such as honor roll, State FFA Degree and 2013 Boys State […]