The city of Visalia, in collaboration with faith-based, service provider and business community partners launched an awareness campaign December 1st entitled “Change That Counts – Help Those Who Help the Homeless.” The campaign will use a variety of different mediums – a website, social media outlets, flyers, bus billboards, and presentations – to encourage individuals […]
Teams of friends, families and co-workers are currently being formed for the Winter Adult Volleyball League organized by the Visalia Parks & Recreation Department. Coed leagues are offered in both intermediate and open divisions, and games will be played six-on-six, with a maximum of 12 players per team. All matches will be played indoors in […]
“The Central Valley’s most popular DJ is, hands down, DJ Ren Rock,” said Aaron Gomes, owner/operator of Sound N Vision Foundation, which is bringing the popular DJ back for his annual December 31 show. “Every year, his New Year’s Eve Black & White Ball is a sold out event at the Cellar Door.” DJ Ren […]
The nation’s newest AutoZone opened its doors in White River Plaza, located at the northeastern corner of Avenue 56 (Sierra Highway) and CA State Route 99 in Earlimart. The 7,500-square-foot building was the site of a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 12. “AutoZone is the country’s largest retailer of automotive aftermarket products with more than 4,800 […]
California Assembly Republicans announced the creation of new financial aid guide – payingforcollegeca.com – an online resource to help California students learn about scholarships and grants available to them as they seek ways to pay for college. “It is a tragedy that the dream of a higher education is out of reach for too many […]
Nearing the end of its international tour, Three Rivers’ own High Sierra Jazz Band is back home to gear up for a holiday performance at the Veterans Memorial Building in Three Rivers on December 21. The High Sierra Jazz Band was formed in 1976 and has seen only a few changes in its long history. […]
Knowing what your Life Line has to say about you can help you elevate from grumble to grace during this holiday season. In hand analysis, the length, shape and quality of this line are associated with the physical body, awareness of and attention to the physical world. Your Life Line indicates your ability to get-up-and-go […]
Michael’s Custom Jewelry in downtown Visalia may be one of your favorite places for beautiful jewelry and unique jewelry designs, cleaning and repair. Now it may also become a favorite place for viewing art and meeting local artists as well, since Michael’s has joined the growing number of businesses that are enhancing the community and […]
Tulare County has had financial and operating controls in place to provide reasonable assurance that fraudulent, illegal or dishonest activity by employees, officers, business contacts or others is prevented or detected, but the potential for inappropriate activities and behavior still exists. As a result, Auditor-Controller Rita A. Woodard announced the implementation of a new County […]
Tulare County is one step closer to receiving $40 million in state funds to replace the existing Men’s Correctional Facility and Day Reporting Center located north of Visalia. A committee of the Board of State and Community Corrections recommended to allocate $500 million to 15 counties for upgrading local jails to include rehabilitative program space […]