Tachi Yokut Tribe donates $3m to West Hills Lemoore to establish Native American Studies program

In a monumental and historic partnership, the Tachi Yokut Tribe has generously donated $3 million to the West Hills Community College Foundation, paving the way for creating a comprehensive Native American studies program at West Hills College Lemoore. This endowment signifies a commitment to education, cultural preservation, and community enrichment, demonstrating the power of collaboration […]

Fresno-Yosemite International Airport prepares for new food & beverage program

Passengers traveling through Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) will begin to see a transition in food and beverage offerings this month as part of the Airport’s new concessions program. SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, was recently awarded a contract to operate […]

Dark Sky Festival set to return to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service, is excited to announce the much-anticipated Dark Sky Festival set to return to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks on September 9, 2023. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, renowned for its towering sequoia trees and breathtaking vistas, are among the few places left in […]

Sierra View applies for $17.35m distressed hospital loan to strengthen healthcare services

Sierra View Medical Center has applied for the Distressed Hospital Loan Program for $17.35 million. The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) jointly administer this program. Currently, $300 million in funding is available for hospitals — $150 million was originally allocated to the program in […]

Retired VUSD teacher pens children’s book based on family dog’s adoption story

For nearly 30 years, Barry Shein, taught Visalia’s children. Now retired, Shein is focusing his efforts on teaching the next generation of children about love, compassion, and belonging through his new children’s book, My Name is Brandan.  My Name Is Brandan is Shein’s debut book that was inspired by the real-life adoption story of his family’s beloved dog, Brandan. […]