Not long ago, Visalia residents pursuing a four-year college degree had to drive to another city or even move out of town. Then in the 1990s, Fresno Pacific University began offering a few classes in Visalia followed by a teacher education program at Hurley Elementary School. Those academic seeds quickly blossomed into the full-service campus, […]
Lab-grown meat, which is cultured from animal cells, is often thought to be more environmentally friendly than beef because it’s predicted to need less land, water and greenhouse gases than raising cattle. But in a preprint, not yet peer-reviewed, researchers at the University of California, Davis, have found that lab-grown or “cultivated” meat’s environmental impact is likely […]
Recent scientific work by the California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)(3) science and research arm of the California Farm Bureau, has found that California farmers and ranchers use only 15% of the total water the state receives. These findings, now available on the California Bountiful Foundation website under Research and Studies, offers a data-based analysis of […]
Access only from Kings Canyon National Park via Hwy 180 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif – The Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park, home to the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world (by volume), will reopen to the public on Friday, June 2. This area closed in early March […]
McAuliff Street, south of the St. Johns River bridge, will experience traffic delays now through mid-June as the County of Tulare performs roadwork on Road 144. Roadwork is underway now north of the bridge, extending to Avenue 328, as crews grind and repave Road 144. “Roadwork will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., […]
“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” ~ Confucius After a three-year break, the Central California Chinese Cultural Center has partnered with the Tulare County Office of Education (TCOE) again to honor teachers through the Confucius’ Birthday/Educators of the Year Awards. Yesterday afternoon, Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Tim Hire and Wendy Jay, a member of the Chinese […]
Governor Gavin Newsom announced this week the appointment of Douglas Rodgers as a judge on the Tulare County Superior Court. “Douglas’ many years of service in the public sector have prepared him well for this new position” said Presiding Judge, Juliet Boccone. “He is well respected amongst his peers and will undoubtedly continue to serve […]
The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency is asking Tulare County residents to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquito bites, as mosquito samples positive for West Nile Virus have been detected within the county, posing a risk to the public. “Due to this increased activity, we strongly encourage residents to use safeguards to reduce their risk of contracting both West Nile Virus (WNV) and St Louis Encephalitis Virus (SLEV) through mosquito bites,” shared Tulare County Deputy Public Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Overton. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
There is no public access beyond the locked gates on Bear Creek and Balch Park Roads due to unsafe road conditions. This closure means there is no public access to Mountain Home State Demonstration Forest and Balch Park. The closure applies to motor vehicles as well as pedestrians, cyclists, and the public in general. The […]
There has been a significant increase in thefts of Hyundai and Kia vehicles in Visalia. The increase is also a nationwide problem and has become a trend on social media platforms. The social media videos show how to steal these vehicles in seconds using a USB cable. The Kia models being targeted are from 2011-2021, and […]