On May 23, 2023, Visalia Unified School District’s (VUSD) Board unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Kirk Shrum’s contract to four years, the maximum allowed time for such a contract. This was approved following the annual superintendent’s evaluation which was unanimously declared as exceeding expectations. Additionally, the board also approved the Assistant Superintendent contracts for four […]
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today celebrated the next phase of FAT forward, the largest airport development program in FAT’s history, with a groundbreaking on a $147 million major terminal expansion project to meet the current and future air travel demands for the city of Fresno and California’s Central Valley. This expansion will position FAT […]
Lindsay Art Association is proud to announce the exhibition titled West of the Known consisting of paintings by local artists Brent Hudspeth and bronze sculptures from a private collection by the American artist Frederick Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) and curated by international artist, Shane Guffogg. Even though these artists made their work […]
On Tuesday, May 23, the Landscaping Improvement Project at the Houston Avenue and Santa Fe Street Roundabout will begin. The project will include both storm drain and landscaping installations. It is expected to be completed by early September. During the first phase of the project, new storm drain pipe will be installed which will cross Houston Avenue […]
The Source LGBT+ Center (The Source) is excited to share their newly renovated location, including an interior redesign and courtyard expansion. Made possible by a $50,000 grant from Health Net, the updated center will serve as a place for their 3,000 yearly visitors to gather for events, learn about resources or just find a safe […]
From the California Far Bureau Federation Citing California’s improved water supply and increased almond shipments in early 2023, growers and almond sector leaders say the outlook has improved for the state’s No. 3 crop, valued at $5 billion. Three years of drought and a drop in the almond price prompted growers to remove orchards and […]
Visalia Unified began the first round of community listening sessions that will help shape the strategic and long-range facilities master plans for the next 5-7 years. The district is collecting feedback from staff, students, parents, and business/community leaders in a structured, anonymous process. The two plans will ultimately help shape the district’s Visalia Unified Forward […]
Visalia Unified School District is partnering with California State University, Fresno on a new guaranteed admissions program “Bulldog Bound” for high school students. This is the third partnership of its kind for Visalia Unified in less than six months. Visalia Unified has been on a journey throughout the year creating access to the widest array […]
Congratulations to Redwood High School and Spring Valley Elementary School – this year’s Best of Show award winners for the Slick Rock Student Film Festival! Slick Rock was held at the Visalia Fox Theatre last Friday. The two films took home the grand prizes after winning in their respective categories. Maestro won High School Blockbuster […]
Last year, 157 tax returns were filed by Dinuba High School Accounting students. This year, the students completed 415 tax returns and put over $483,000 worth of refunds back into the pockets of local taxpayers. In partnership with CSET (Community Services Employment Training), Dinuba students went through a three-week rigorous tax training program through the […]