Penny*, just in her early twenties, is already a survivor of sexual abuse by a family member. “I was angry and bewildered about life and why I had to live these experiences…I just didn’t know how to deal with it,” she says. Penny became suicidal and was treated for post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from the […]
On September 24, the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s office announced that one additional Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) had been detected on a trap south of the city of Exeter. Six days later, two additional ACP were detected on traps north of Eckert Field near Strathmore and northeast of Ducor. These detections were confirmed by the […]
Production Company Blare Media will hold a casting call on Friday, October 4, seeking actors and extras to play roles in a baseball-themed film set to begin production on Sunday, October 13, at Visalia Rawhide Baseball Stadium. Officials say the film, titled “FAN27,” will shoot for two days in Visalia and one day in the […]
As Dorothy said, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” I might have the same reaction as I enter Visalia Unified’s new elective course at the middle school level, Exploring Technology. The new course provides students the opportunity to explore technology in fun, innovative ways, beginning with a semester-long experience with the Lego […]
Now in its fourth year, the Festival of Hope is one of the most unique experiences available in our community. (See more about the festival on page 19.) This free two-day event (happening Sept. 28-29) showcases a broad collection of artists, musicians, dancers and presenters, and includes a plethora of activities open for public participation. […]
Dion Dorado dedicated 18 years of his life to his country as a U.S. Marine and U.S. Army soldier. On July 2, he was working as an advisor and mentor under a Department of Defense contract for DynCorp International. While stationed in Afghanistan, the company’s barracks were destroyed during an attack by a suicide truck […]
Lali Moheno is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of female farmworkers in Tulare County who are often victims of sexual harassment and other forms of violence. As a result, she is one of three community leaders to be honored by The California Wellness Foundation (TCWF) with the 2013 California Peace Prize for their […]
In 2013, several commercial real estate market sectors have seen increased movement and new investment in expansion. The surplus of empty storefronts is dwindling—a welcome sight for both consumers and business owners. The diverse nature of commercial real estate in the Central Valley makes accurate and comprehensive market information often difficult to come by. Many […]
The Allstate Insurance Company has released its ninth annual “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report,” revealing that Visalia tops all California cities in driving safety with the lowest car collision frequency in the state. In the 2013 report, Visalia also ranks in the top ten of America’s safest driving cities, landing at number eight. Based on […]
As a fairly new resident to Visalia, Michael Brown, 33, is motivated and ready to get involved in city government. Why Visalia? First, his wife, Sarah, is a Mt. Whitney alumna, so the connection is homegrown. As newlyweds, they have chosen to settle and possibly start a family in Visalia. Sarah is currently employed by […]