Zaylie Botello, a preschooler at Early Childhood Education’s (ECE) North Visalia Center, excitedly announced that she wants to read books in kindergarten. Teacher assistant Ninfa Guerrero asked students at her table to illustrate something for their book project that they want to do when they reach kindergarten next year. Zaylie began to draw tiny books […]
A new survey of Tulare County tenants shows support for more protections from secondhand smoke in multi-unit housing. This survey found that a majority of tenants favor rules prohibiting smoking in outdoor common areas of complexes (70%) and inside apartment units (66%). Despite these findings, only 43% of Tulare County tenants report currently living in […]
Dear Valley Voice Community, It is with deepest sorrow that I am addressing you today. As a UC Santa Barbara Alumni, last Friday’s tragedy touched me in a very deep and personal way. My heart and prayers go out to the victims of the shooting, their family and friends, as well as UC Santa Barbara, […]
This is the first of a three-part series. Did you ever wonder, “What would Grandma do?” Well, now you can ask her. Tulare and Kings Counties have a rich variety of mediums who can speak to those who have passed. Most people who seek a reading aren’t just looking for cooking tips from their late […]
Sara Evans will perform in the Outdoor Pavilion at Tachi Palace in Lemoore on Thursday, June 12. Dustin Lynch will open the show. Evans has sold nearly six million records, and her last four albums have been certified gold, platinum or multi-platinum. She’s scored five No. 1 hits, among them “Suds in the Bucket,” “A […]
From concerts, to midway rides, livestock shows and a rodeo on Sunday, the 2014 Kings Fair offers something for everyone this season at the Kings Fairgrounds in Hanford June 12-15. The variety of affordable entertainment offered at the fair this year is coupled with special promotion days to encourage attendees to enjoy the fun. Opening […]
A selection committee of 15 Tulare County business and educational leaders met recently to review the Tulare County Administrator/Manager of the Year, Teacher of the Year and School Employee of the Year nominations for 2014. The “Excellence in Education” Awards program, now celebrating its 20th year, honors “the best of the best” in the three […]
Enthuse Entertainment has announced the release of the family-friendly drama “Alone Yet Not Alone.” Slated for a broad release in over 200 theaters nationwide on Friday, June 13, the production stars Kelly Greyson (“Return to the Hiding Place”) with Jenn Gotzon (“God’s Country,” “Frost/Nixon”) and actor/musical artist Clay Walker (“Clay Walker: Jesse James”). The drama […]
After sitting down with three residential solar installation companies and attending one Central Valley home & garden show, I now feel informed regarding solar panels. I’m still not sure, though, whether or not I want to go there. A great deal of information is out there—and none of it is completely accurate. An outright purchase […]
“America’s Greatest Game Shows,” staring Bob Eubanks, is returning to Eagle Mountain Casino on Saturday, June 7, at 8pm. Contestants will be chosen from the audience to participate in variety-based game shows with a chance to win $35,000 in cash and prizes. One lucky contestant will have a shot at the $100,000 grand prize. Eubanks, […]