In 1858, when Visalia was about six years old, the tiny settlement welcomed a transportation feature that would transform Visalia, California, and indeed the nation – the Butterfield Overland Stage. The Overland Stage Line would be one of the first successful attempts to connect the East Coast of the United States with the nation’s new […]
Mission has always been what 210 has been about. Just with a cup of joe. But the leadership at First Presbyterian Church in Visalia, which owns 210 W. Center Ave., has decided that its experiment in combining faith, fellowship and a hot cup of java, had become too expensive to continue. Something had to give. […]
Looking for something to do to kick off a beautiful fall weekend? Look no further than Donna Orozco’s Calendar of Events!! Community theater “The Education of Angels” about two angels-in-training who are sent to earth, but not everyone can see them. Runs at Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., Hanford, from Nov. 1-17. 559 584-7241 or […]
With the vote count across California’s Twenty Second Congressional District nearly complete, it is clear voters have spoken and Congressman David G. Valadao will be reelected to continue serving the Central Valley in Congress. “The Central Valley is my home, and I am once again humbled by the Central Valley’s support and faith in me. […]
The Porterville Barn Theater is thrilled to announce the upcoming production of “Ms. Scrooge”; the story follows Eliza Scrooge, the owner of a fashion design office who has a vicious temper and an extreme dislike for Christmas. Over the course of one Christmas Eve, Eliza is visited by her old partner and three spirits who […]
The Tulare County Museum will hold their fifth annual Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The event aims to connect local students with the community, and the community with the country. Tulare County schools have been invited to participate in a project set forth by the Tulare County Museum. “This […]
Parents or friends who believe that a child may have a disability can find help by calling the Tulare County Office of Education or their local school district. Child Find is designed to identify children who may need special education services and connect them with appropriate educational programs. Special education services and programs are available […]
Lemoore College has been named the Best Community College/Trade School in the Hanford Sentinel’s annual Best of Kings County contest for the third consecutive year. This award, voted on by community members, reflects the college’s lasting impact and dedication to providing high-quality education and career training in Kings County. “We are thrilled and humbled to […]
World Ag Expo is excited to announce the return of the National Anthem Competition for 2025. Local singers and vocalists are once again invited to compete for the opportunity to perform live at the show. The 58th edition of World Ag Expo is scheduled for February 11-13, 2025. The entry period for the contest is […]
With the holiday season officially underway, Sequoia National Forest announces that Christmas tree permits will be available this year. The Kern River Ranger District is offering a limited number of permits that can be obtained online through www.Recreation.gov. Permits go live on November 25, 2024, at 9 am PST. A permit must be purchased and is […]