Visalia Unified Solidifies Consistent Leadership with Contract Extensions

On May 23, 2023, Visalia Unified School District’s (VUSD) Board unanimously voted to extend Superintendent Kirk Shrum’s contract to four years, the maximum allowed time for such a contract. This was approved following the annual superintendent’s evaluation which was unanimously declared as exceeding expectations.  Additionally, the board also approved the Assistant Superintendent contracts for four […]

Fresno Yosemite International Airport Continues Building for the Future

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today celebrated the next phase of FAT forward, the largest airport development program in FAT’s history, with a groundbreaking on a $147 million major terminal expansion project to meet the current and future air travel demands for the city of Fresno and California’s Central Valley. This expansion will position FAT […]

The Source LGBT+ Center Celebrates Interior Renovation and Patio Expansion Thanks to $50,000 Grant from Health Net

The Source LGBT+ Center (The Source) is excited to share their newly renovated location, including an interior redesign and courtyard expansion. Made possible by a $50,000 grant from Health Net, the updated center will serve as a place for their 3,000 yearly visitors to gather for events, learn about resources or just find a safe […]

Attorneys allege retaliation in search and claimed “arrest” of former Kings County DA employee

Attorneys for Julia Patino have alleged that she was targeted for retaliation after filing a hostile workplace complaint against Sarah Hacker — the current Kings County District Attorney — and supporting Keith Fagundes, the prior district attorney, in the 2022 election. On May 10, 2023, Patino, the former director of the Kings County District Attorney […]

Work continues in downtown Visalia and next phases of the Caldwell Avenue Improvement start Monday

Work continues in downtown Visalia and businesses and visitors should be ready for detours. Also, the next phases of the Caldwell Avenue Improvement project are quickly approaching and will begin on Monday, May 15th and is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. “This next phase includes major intersection closures at Akers, Linwood, and Chinowth Streets,” […]