Firewise USA® is a national program empowering communities and neighbors across the nation to work together in reducing their wildfire risk. The program is administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)® and offers a structured framework through education, collaboration, and recognition. The program is supported by CalFire with the aid of local representatives invited […]
The plan to build California’s first new major reservoir in decades advances as the state considers whether to issue a water-right permit for the proposed Sites Reservoir, an off-stream water storage project that could store up to 1.5 million acre-feet annually. The California State Water Resources Control Board last week began a public hearing process […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) in collaboration with County Agricultural Commissioners, are proud to announce that after a year of hard work we have eradicated all populations of invasive fruit flies from California. This significant achievement is a […]
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Tulare County Library and the American Library Association. The Library invites everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available by signing up for and using a library card. This year, Optimus Prime from the Transformers is the special ambassador. Just like Optimus Prime hat there’s more […]
The Tulare County Fair is set to return from September 11th – 15th, 2024, with a vibrant celebration under the theme “Stars, Stripes, and Honoring Our Heroes.” This year’s fair promises a patriotic tribute to the community’s heroes, featuring five days of family fun, thrilling entertainment, and classic fair experiences! Visitors can enjoy a wide […]
Community theater “Outward Bound,” a mesmerizing 1923 classic filled with gallows humor, sympathy and laughter, runs at the Temple Theatre, 514 Visalia St., Hanford, Aug 23-Sept 8. 559 584-7241 or www.kingsplayers.org Shakespeare’s “Much Ado about Nothing,” a comedy about love and hidden identities, runs at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race, Visalia, Sept. 6-22. […]
If you’ve had your finger on the pulse of the real estate market lately, you know that as of last month, the National Association of Realtors ushered in the most impactful changes in a generation. These changes will be evident when you next attend an Open House, as a looky-loo or a serious buyer. Buyers […]
The Boone Fire in Fresno County is generating smoke that is affecting communities in the Coalinga area. Residents in Fresno and Kings County are being cautioned to protect themselves from poor air quality. Additionally, the Coffee Pot Fire burning in eastern Tulare County is impacting foothill and mountain communities on the eastern side of the […]
The City of Visalia believes that parks make life better! If you’re invested in Visalia and know that parks and recreation is a vital community service, apply for the Visalia Parks & Recreation Commission. Applications are being accepted now through Thursday, September 12, 2024, for one vacancy on the City Commission. The Parks & Recreation […]
Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Dark Sky Festival to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks from September 6-8, 2024. The theme for this year’s festival is “Discover the Dark.” The festival will offer a unique blend of stargazing, […]