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 […]
“No to kids” is a common outlook for the rising Gen Z population in the United States, but this is as much a global phenomenon as it is a growing ideology in the United States. Generation Z is historically setting a new record with fewer childbirths in recent years. Younger women, in addition to men, […]
Jennah “The Gem” Creason is a standout with Visalia PAL Boxing. She started with Visalia PAL at the age of 9 with one goal in mind, to become a world champion. When she entered the PAL Boxing gym for the first time, she saw pictures on the wall of past Visalia PAL champions. I told […]
Adventist Health Hanford, Reedley, and Selma have earned Grade “A’s” from the Leapfrog Group. For Adventist Health Reedley, this marks the hospital’s second consecutive Grade “A.” This national distinction celebrates each hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and errors. “This momentous achievement places Adventist Health Hanford, Reedley, and Selma as leaders in healthcare […]
The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center was awarded a grant to support California’s Central Valley specialty crop industry by providing affordable food safety training. This grant ran from November 1, 2020 through November 30, 2022. This grant delivered over 40 trainings to almost 400 farmers and processors in California, with 77% of them […]