On December 28, Tim Ward was sworn in to his third full term as Tulare County District Attorney. The oath of office was administered by Visalia Mayor Brian Poochigian. “I am again honored to lead the men and women of this office through what I believe are challenging times for prosecutors and law enforcement,” said […]
Choose your pace and your place with the 7th Annual Visalia PAL Resolution 5K Run. Taking place this year on New Year’s Eve, the Resolution Run will be held Saturday, December 31st, starting at 7:45 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run. This year’s run will be held in downtown Visalia in Garden Street Plaza and […]
The Tulare Local Healthcare District (the “District”) is currently seeking applicants for the Chief Executive Officer position. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual possessing excellent communication skills who is interested in supporting the District’s efforts to provide safe, efficient, technologically advanced healthcare with respect for the diversity of the region the District serves. […]
Children and adolescents will soon be able to get inpatient psychiatric services close to home thanks to a successful $8.7 million grant application submitted by Kaweah Health. The grant, which will fully fund the construction of a 22-bed wing to Kaweah Health’s Mental Health Hospital, is one of 54 projects totaling $480.5 million recently awarded […]
December 20, the Westlands Water District (District) Board of Directors named Jose Gutierrez as the District’s Interim General Manager starting January 1, 2023. Mr. Gutierrez has been with the District since 2012 and currently serves as the District’s Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Gutierrez is a registered civil engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science degree […]
A message from Salt and Light, the Visalia Rescue Mission, and Habitat for Humanity Salt and Light – Adrianne Hillman As 2022 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to thank you for all your kindness and support. Your consistent love and generosity pours out abundantly into the hearts of our neighbors […]
Airports nationwide, including Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), will be busy during the Winter Holiday travel season. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) expects Thursday, December 22, and Friday, December 30 to be the busiest days during the travel season. Passengers are encouraged to arrive early and prepared for travel. With flights anticipated near or at capacity, fewer […]
A press release from the Tulare Local Health Care District The Tulare Hospital District has signed documents to fund the long-debated solar and lighting project for the Evolutions Gym on Prosperity Ave. The Board unanimously approved the project at a special meeting on November 29 and immediately signed documents to lock in the interest rate. […]
Take a break and breathe in a nature experience on a sunny winter day. This is a family friendly one hour event starting at 11 am on Wednesday December 21, 2022. Three local groups are coordinating efforts to provide the public with an opportunity to enjoy nature close to home. Tule River Parkway Association, Alta […]
The scariest thing that happened to me wasn’t really seeing a rat in New York City. It was scarier, and most likely a more dangerous time when a guy chased me down the street with a knife when I was living in Istanbul, Turkey. My friend, Lesley, and I were walking home from work one […]