After approval at the April 3rd Visalia City Council Meeting, the schedule for the Caldwell Avenue Improvement Project changed. Now, the project will include more daytime work and will close major intersections for several days at a time. The new schedule will have traffic impacts during the day due to 24-hour road closures of various […]
The Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and West Hills College Lemoore are proud to announce their partnership in hosting AgTechX Ed – a half-day event dedicated to developing the next generation of tech-savvy agricultural workers. The AgTechX Ed Summit will occur on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at […]
Tulare Hospital & Community Health Foundation is pleased to announce Tulare’s event of the summer – “Summer Jubilee in the Serengeti” will take place Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Zumwalt Park in the center of Tulare, Ca downtown district. The Foundation General Board of Trustees are excited to host “Summer Jubilee in the Serengeti” and […]
Sequoia National Forest officials will end the temporary Storm Damage Forest Closure Order # 0513-23-08 Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 11:59 pm. However, beware that some forest roads, trails, campgrounds, and wilderness areas are not accessible due to storm damage, wet, muddy, and snowy conditions. “We recognize the important role of the forest in our […]
As the historic snowpack in the Sierra Nevada begins to melt, the City of Porterville would like to remind the public to choose “life over recreation.” With the weather warming up, residents may be tempted to enter the Tule River to cool off by spending time in or near the River and canals. With the […]
Tulare Olympic Boxer, Richard Torrez, visited the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias’ Tulare location to speak to Club members from across the county. Torrez inspired these kids and teens by sharing some of the lessons he’s learned through life so far and reflecting on his journey to the Olympics. As most may know, […]
From small plots to vast ranches, California’s farmland attracts investment from all over the world. But as drought and climate change provoke anxiety over water and natural resources, state legislators are proposing new restrictions. State Sen. Melissa Hurtado, D-Sanger, introduced a bill April 24 to bar foreign governments and government-controlled enterprises from purchasing agricultural land […]
The onset of warm temperatures is accelerating snowmelt and triggering worries about continued flooding in the Central Valley from historic snowpack accumulated during winter and spring storms. In Tulare County, farm fields have been inundated as floodwaters and, now, more rapidly melting snow fill lowlands of the former Tulare Lake. Kings County Agricultural Commissioner Jimmy […]
For 59 years, the Sierra View Volunteer League served Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) patients, visitors, staff, and community members. Through their volunteer service and fundraising efforts, the Volunteer League has provided tremendous support to local healthcare over the years. As its own 501(c)(3) with an elected governing board, the Sierra View Volunteer League voted […]
Walheim Ranch Gin, a collaboration between pioneer specialty citrus grower and horticulturist, Lance Walheim and Eric Olson of Atascadero’s Central Coast Distillery is coming to Visalia and surrounding areas. Walheim Ranch Gin has the unique citrus overtones from fresh rind of Exeter-grown Bergamot sour oranges with subtle hints of Earl Grey Tea, fennel and other […]