California Water Service (Cal Water) is working on major infrastructure upgrades, with more planned in coming months and years, to the water system that provides safe, clean, reliable drinking water to about 145,000 people in Visalia. The utility hosted media at a few of its project sites today to provide a more in-depth view. Currently, […]
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 Visalia Navigation Center – the city’s first low-barrier homeless shelter and resource center – is just weeks away from opening its doors. The center will finally open its doors at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 4. It’s a grand opening years in the making. A Community-Wide Effort for Adequate Housing It took the […]
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, […]
Rosa Brothers Milk Company will mark its 12th anniversary with a “sweet” celebration on Friday, September 6th, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Rosa Brothers Milk Company Creamery/Retail store, located at 2400 South K Street, Tulare. A “CHILL Night at the Creamery” will have something for everyone, including live music by local singer/songwriter Caiden Wallace, […]
The 2024 Tulare County Fair will open on September 11th, a National Day of Remembrance marking the 23rd anniversary of the tragic attacks in 2001. This year’s theme, “Stars, Stripes, and Honoring Our Heroes,” reflects our deep respect and gratitude for those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Join us as we kick […]
Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) is pleased to announce her bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1043, the Accountability in Children’s Treatment Act, has passed through the California State Legislature and will move to the Governor’s desk for signature. Celebrity advocate Paris Hilton and her nonprofit organization 11:11 Media Impact are the sponsor of the measure. California’s short-term residential therapeutic programs […]
The Visalia Rawhide and the City of Visalia have reached an agreement to upgrade Valley Strong Ballpark to meet current Major League Baseball facility standards, thereby enabling Visalia to continue to host professional baseball in the community. Minor League Baseball has been a part of Visalia since 1946. “We are excited to be continuing […]