The Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) has been chosen by the California Department of Education to lead the Golden State Pathways Program. TCOE has been named the Lead Technical Assistance Center for the GSPP. In this role, TCOE will lead the charge in bringing the State of California’s $500 million investment in college and […]
California leads the nation in organic agricultural production, accounting for more than $14 billion in organic sales and 36% of the U.S. organic market in 2021. Yet research has lagged behind the exponential growth of organic farming in the state. Now that trend may be changing, thanks to an increasing focus on supporting organic studies […]
With a respite from stormy weather, farmers say they are surveying for any damage and waiting for the ground to dry so they can access fields and orchards to make repairs or do other practices. Historic and deadly storms that brought two weeks of rain and powerful winds to California led to mudslides, flooding and […]
In a major shift of support, Sheriff Mike Boudreaux won the endorsement of State Sen. Shannon Grove (R–Bakersfield), Kern County Sheriff Donny Youngblood, the Kern Law Enforcement Association, and Bakersfield Police Officers Association. Grove, Youngblood, and KLEA President Tim Caughron announced their respective endorsements at a press conference at the World Ag Expo here. Sen. […]
Editor’s note: The Valadao campaign issued the following statement 2/16/24 at 7:50am. “We should never have been included on this cease and desist since this is not our campaign’s ad. This is an ad from Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC that we legally can have no coordination with. Our campaign is not responsible for […]
Downtown Visalia will soon see improvements underway on sections of sidewalk and intersection ramps as part of the Downtown Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvement Project. The ADA Improvement Project will make improvements on Bridge Street and Santa Fe Street that include improving downtown routes for pedestrians and those in wheelchairs, walkers, and motorized scooters. […]
The Tulare County Museum is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest addition, a state-of-the-art building dedicated to showcasing meticulously restored agricultural equipment by local schools. The event will take place on Thursday, February 22 at 3:30 p.m. at 27000 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia. The new building represents a significant milestone for […]
Applications are now being accepted for the Visalia Planning Commission. There is currently one seat available with the term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2026. One Planning Commissioner will complete their fourth and final term ending June 30, 2024, creating an opportunity for those interested in joining the Commission. The Planning Commission […]
LGBTQIA2S+ people are under attack. Especially transgender and nonbinary folks. We know from history and science that there have always been those who are queer or intersex or gay or asexual or gender nonconforming. We know that these are normal variations of the human condition. Biology is complicated. Yet some people choose to see this […]
The James Irvine Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2024 Leadership Awards, honoring leaders and their organizations for their efforts in addressing critical issues impacting Californians. Brian Poth, Executive Director and Nick Vargas, Director of Development and Strategy of The Source LGBT+ Center in Visalia, California are two of the nine leaders who were […]