The historically wet winter early this year motivated greater adoption of a water management strategy known as flood-managed aquifer recharge, or flood-MAR, in which excess flood flows are diverted onto farmland to boost depleted groundwater aquifers. “We knew from the previous year, even in intense drought years, we have opportunities with these big storm events […]
The holidays are right around the corner, and nothing says happy holidays like selecting your Christmas tree with your loved ones! The Supervisor’s Office and Western Divide Ranger District are offering a limited number of precut trees with a limit of one per family in support of the Every Kid Outdoors program to fourth-grade students […]
Experience a full day of diverse professional learning, tailored for educators at all grade levels and content areas at the seventh annual Tech Rodeo! The immersive event will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the Tulare County Office of Education’s Mooney Boulevard Administration Building. Tech Rodeo is […]
Dear friend, It can be difficult to adequately describe the magnitude of the challenge that our clients and staff face as they do the work of the Visalia Rescue Mission. Isaiah 42:16 paints the clearest picture: “And I will lead the blind in a way that they do not know, in paths that they have […]
West Hills College Lemoore (WHCL) is excited to announce a community meeting to solicit valuable input from the local community regarding the potential rebranding of the college name. This meeting will allow community members to participate in shaping the identity of WHCL. The meeting is scheduled for November 27th, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, […]
After harvesting a record crop this year, California pistachio growers say they’re looking to processors to expand use of the nut and drive up sales as more trees go in the ground and come into production. Already, some growers voice concern the sector may be growing too fast, with projections that California pistachio acreage will […]
If Congress fails to pass a new, five-year farm bill or approve an extension of the existing legislation by the end of 2023, dairy farmers, including those in the nation’s No. 1 dairy state of California, would face what is known as the “dairy cliff.” Matthew Viohl, California Farm Bureau director of federal policy, said […]
West Hills College Lemoore (WHCL) is proud to announce that it has been honored with the prestigious “Best Community College/Trade School” title for the second consecutive year in the Hanford Sentinel’s Best of Kings County People’s Choice Awards. The annual awards, organized by the Hanford Sentinel, celebrate the excellence and accomplishments of businesses, organizations, and […]
The Sequoia Symphony Orchestra is bringing the ‘Power of the Piano’ to the stage of the Visalia Fox Theatre on Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 P.M. Featuring guest artist, Dominic Cheli and debuting a new piece of music by California composer, Nicolás H. Repetto. “We are ecstatic to bring the resounding echoes of Gershwin’s quintessential […]
World Ag Expo® returns to Tulare February 13-15, 2024, and we’re looking for the best soloist to sing the National Anthem live at the show! The entry period for the contest runs from November 1, 2023, through January 8, 2024. The winner will be announced on January 15, 2024. How to Enter To qualify for […]