Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday presented his revised state budget plan, including spending cuts to address California’s historic budget deficit. In his presentation, the governor also said California should live within its means and avoid raising taxes. California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass commented on budget challenges affecting water priorities for agriculture. She noted that […]
The phase of road construction requiring closures on the Generals Highway, previously slated through May 23, 2024, has concluded ahead of schedule. All road closures between Ash Mountain and the Giant Forest are lifted, however, visitors may still encounter up to 30-minute delays as construction continues in the vicinity. This marks the final repair of […]
Today, the Valley Air District (District) is releasing its 2023 Annual Report to the Community, a comprehensive overview of the Valley’s air quality progress and ongoing efforts to improve air quality and enhance public health. The goal of this award-winning publication is to offer an account of the District’s work over this past year, while […]
The Visalia Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the appointment of Matthew Mingrone as the new President and CEO, effective May 20, 2024. With over thirty years of experience in the Hospitality and Tourism industry, Mingrone brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for community development to his new role. As the premier […]
Helen Milliorn-Feller, Ed.D., is no stranger to University Preparatory High School (UPHS). She has been with the school even before it was a school. In 2007, she met John Kelly, the school’s founding principal, at Eleanor Roosevelt Community Learning Center, where Feller was homeschooling her daughter, Alexandra. Kelly shared his vision of creating a charter […]
Community theater “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” a musical based on the 1006 Disney film and Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel, is on stage April 26-May 26 at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia. 559 734-3900 or www.visaliaicehouse.com “Lend Me a Tenor,” an hysterical musical about a world-renowned tenor scheduled to perform his greatest […]
Rodeo fans get ready for Woodlake’s Mother’s Day weekend tradition… the 69th annual Woodlake Lions Rodeo, May 11-12, 2024 at the Woodlake Lions Rodeo Grounds in Woodlake, Calif.! Hosted by the Woodlake Lions Club, the rodeo will feature top specialty acts in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA); top stock from legendary stock contractor, Flying U […]
Signs alerting drivers to upcoming traffic changes have been installed near the intersection of Walnut Avenue and McAuliff Avenue in Visalia. The intersection is being changed from a two-way to four-way stop. “It was determined through traffic studies that turning this from a two-way stop to a four-way stop can improve safety and address a […]
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is ready to welcome the community to its new church facility on Hurley Avenue during an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The Mission-style facility, which houses the sanctuary, church offices, parish hall and classrooms, will be consecrated by Anglican Bishop the Rt. Rev. […]
Seeking to prevent the California State Water Resources Control Board from stepping in to regulate groundwater in critically overdrafted subbasins, local agencies are working to correct deficiencies in their plans to protect groundwater. With groundwater sustainability agencies formed and groundwater sustainability plans evaluated, the state water board has moved to implement the 2014 Sustainable Groundwater […]