The City of Porterville is proud to announce the 2023 Shop Local Porterville Contest, which is being held now through December 2023. The contest is designed to encourage people to shop locally and support local businesses. The contest has been launched as a partnership between the City of Porterville, the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, as […]
Today, United States Senator Alex Padilla announced his endorsement of Rudy Salas for Congress in California’s 22nd Congressional District. Senator Padilla joins a group of more than two dozen congressional leaders who’ve endorsed Salas, click here for a full list. “Rudy Salas is a true champion for Valley families,” said United States Senator Alex Padilla. […]
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Community Services Employment Training (CSET), along with dedicated volunteers and partners, will join forces in communities across Tulare County to celebrate Make a Difference Day, the nation’s largest day of volunteering. People of all ages in the local area will come together to volunteer for various community projects throughout Tulare […]
After a late-season heat wave pummeled their 2022 crop, California walnut growers are much more upbeat about their harvest this year. Favorable growing conditions and increased rainfall have allowed them to produce higher yields and quality nuts that marketers say will be easier to sell. A top concern now is whether buyers who may have […]
Come celebrate the grand opening of the Native Voices permanent exhibit, which honors and celebrates the diverse cultures, histories, and perspectives of the Native community through, artifacts, language, and storytelling. The exhibit will be unveiled at 10 am, with a reception to follow. This will include stations set up with local tribal members demonstrating basket […]
The 2024 World Ag Expo® season was kicked off by Show Chairman, Stan Creelman, on Saturday, September 23rd. Hosted at the International Agri-Center®, the annual “Kickoff Dinner” was attended by volunteers, staff, and invited guests. The event provides the opportunity to gather and enjoy fellowship while setting the tone for the coming show. “I am […]
There are hundreds of thousands of intersections in California, but less than 30 of them are protected and none of those protected intersections are located in the Central Valley. Looking to change that, the City of Visalia plans to make the first one in the area and add even more to the list after they […]
For the past two days, a major intersection in Visalia has been closed to expedite a construction timeline, avoid rain delays, evade holiday season traffic, and most importantly – minimize the impact to residents. The intersection of Caldwell and Demaree was a critical location for the Caldwell Improvement Project, so the City of Visalia updated […]
It’s official. Tulare County is the number one ag producing county in the United States for 2022. While Fresno County reported a record $8.095 billion haul for 2022, it didn’t beat Tulare County’s $8.6 billion report. Both counties benefited from improved market prices and continue to corner the market in the top spots in the nation […]
On Saturday October 14th, 2023, the Hanford Police K9 Foundation will be hosting its 6th Annual “Oktoberfest” Craft Beer Festival at Hanford Civic Park. Enjoy unlimited craft beer, food, and live music performances from In Kahootz and DJ “The Marshall” for only $45. Ticket holders must be 21 to attend. Tickets should be purchased ahead […]