Correction: It has been brought to our attention that Karen Cary had indeed been employed prior to the couple purchasing their first franchise, and the article now reflects that fact. While A&W’s corporate headquarters prepares for its 100th Anniversary in 2019, some locals are celebrating the milestone of owning a franchise for 50 of those years. In 1967, […]
Tickets are now on sale for the seventh annual Freedom Fest taking place on July 1 at the Porterville Sports Complex. Sponsored by the City of Porterville, Tule River Indian Tribe and Sierra View Medical Center, this community event is said to be a BLAST for the entire family. The festival showcases live musical entertainment, […]
The Kings County Fair opens Thursday, June 15 with the special ticket price of $1/adult and free for seniors, students and children. Carnivals rides that day are $1/ride. This year’s theme is Pigs & Piñatas, and the carnival area includes most of the same great rides as last year and more, along with games and […]
The marquee lights on the Lindsay Community Theatre may just be switched back on, soon. It’s been more than a year, since the marquee succumbed to age, weather and vandalism – while the theatre inside remained busy, the landmark marquee was dark. While originally repairs only had been in mind, the idea of “going green” […]
With a shake, a rattle, and a little rock and roll, over 1,000 Tulare County senior citizens were celebrated May 12 at the 48th Annual Senior Day in the Park. The yearly event, held from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia, provides local seniors with an opportunity to enjoy a […]
The Tulare County Breastfeeding Coalition (TCBC), a collaborative of breastfeeding professionals and community supporters, is hosting a family Playdate at Riverway Sports Park in Visalia, on June 27 from 9-11am. Children can play while mothers have the opportunity to speak to lactation consultants, nurses, dietitians, and other coalition members. The theme for the day is “Superheroes.” […]
Visalia Rawhide manager Shelley Duncan knew he wanted to do something in baseball since he was in third grade. “When I was 8 to 10 years old, that’s when I knew I wanted to do something in baseball,” Duncan said. “I had an interest in the management, front office, coaching, and just everything you can […]
Car shows, car rallies, car cruise nights – they’re popular all around the country, and there’s no shortage of events around the South Valley from springtime through fall. What’s the attraction? The love of cars. “It is fun going out seeing other people cars and talking to people about cars,” said Matt Case, a Visalia […]
There is some 1,665 miles between Corpus Christi, Texas and Lindsay, California, but that doesn’t keep Richard Robinson from continuing his work with the Lindsay Community Theatre. A Lindsay native, Robinson and his wife, Merilee, moved to Corpus Christi following their retirement. That is where their son had moved and is raising his family. Robinson […]
The Kings County Farm Bureau will be hosting its popular food, wine and beer-tasting fundraiser, Taste of the Valley, on Saturday, April 29. This community-wide event helps raise money to support Farm Bureau programs. The event will be held at beautiful Burris Park from 4-7pm and offer guests the opportunity to sample an impressive assortment […]