The Visalia Convention Center has committed to achieving the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Convention Center will implement the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious […]

Dave Stamey, seven times Entertainer of the Year by Western Music Association , will perform October 10 to benefit Crown Valley Youth Ranch.  Stamey, who is a “story teller in song” has won numerous awards and performed around the world. Crown Valley Youth Ranch is a non profit facility located north of Woodlake and is […]

The Tulare County Fair, Sept. 18-20, has added giant new attractions to the first-ever drive-thru fair. “Bugology” will allow Fair attendees to experience an 8-foot long beetle, a 7-foot tall snail, a fly with a 12-foot wingspan and more. The eight giant creatures will be activated as drive-thru attendees approach. Sensors will activate and the […]

The Tulare County Fair each year selects students from throughout the county to participate in the Junior Fair Board. The experience provides training and development of high school students in the areas of leadership, community organization and fair operations, explained CEO Dena Rizzardo. “The students must meet specific requirements, including their school grade point average […]

Ultra low-cost carrier Volaris plans to expand its international presence at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) with the launch of nonstop, year-round service to Mexico City (MEX), the capital of Mexico, beginning November 12, 2020.  Twice-weekly flights to Mexico City adds a forth destination operated by Volaris between California’s Central Valley and Mexico, which also […]

Veterans Appreciation Day is returning to the Tulare County Fair, with locally made quilts to be presented to veterans at the fairgrounds at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. The fair staff is now accepting nominations in person and online at www.tcfair.org. The form must be returned to the fair office, 620 S. K St., […]

Friday, Aug. 21, at midnight is the final day for residents to submit their artwork, baked goods, cotton clothing, quilts, recycled art, photography and more to the Tulare County Fair. All entries are free and cash prizes will be offered in some categories. All of the award-winning entries will be online so community members can […]

Due to the on-going concern regarding the spread of the coronavirus, Habitat for Humanity of Tulare/Kings Counties has made the difficult decision to cancel the live Birdhouse Auction scheduled for August 28th and instead all the wonderful custom birdhouses, dog houses and community donations will be featured in an ONLINE auction. The page is in […]

Arts Visalia is extending its July exhibit featuring Matthew Rangel and Paul Buxman! In order to provide the community with a better opportunity to experience Layers of Place: Matthew Rangel and California Farm and Foothill: Paul Buxman, these exhibits will remain at Arts Visalia through September 25th, 2020. Arts Visalia hopes to have the gallery […]