A press release from Visit Visalia Visit Visalia announced an exciting itinerary that celebrates the best fall events in its charming city that pair perfectly with a visit to the nearby national parks. This can’t-miss itinerary allows visitors to experience the best in local food, culture, and adventure, while enjoying the change of seasons in […]
New bookstore to open at old Togni Branch location Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) continues to enrich the communities it serves by improving overall health through literacy. The Book Nook is inspired by Family HealthCare Network’s distinct goal to improve the quality of life and overall health of its local community by promoting literacy. “The Book […]
The race for four contested seats on the Visalia Unified School District Board of Education is taking on an ugly tone, with accusations from candidates of an inadequate response by staff to student-on-student violence and unethical union politics on the city’s campuses. Student Attack at Middle School What is emerging as a troubling issue […]
Applications are now being accepted for one open position on the City of Visalia’s Historic Preservation Advisory Committee. The application window will be open until Monday, October 17th at 5 p.m. PST. The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee administers and carries out the standards and specifications of the City of Visalia’s Historic Preservation Ordinance. Every City of […]
Today, Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement announcing that she plans to introduce legislation to increase naloxone access in high school and middle schools: “Fentanyl is a deadly, destructive, disaster for our community and I want to do all we can to prevent another parent from losing a child to this evil drug. […]
Candidates running for Visalia City Council in District 4 are trying to capture voters’ attention as the election draws closer. Four out of the five city council seats are up for re-election this November and District 4 is an open seat that will be left vacant by Council member Greg Collins. The three candidates […]
Four of the seven challengers in the race for Visalia City Council are in their 30’s or younger and Justin Bolton – one of those candidates – thinks that is a plus. “I think it is fantastic that the younger generation wants to take a stab at politics,” said Bolton. “Someone who is 50 or […]
“I think I would do a great job,” Kris Korsgaden, a Visalia City Council District 5 candidate, said, “and that’s why I am running.” Korgaden cites his experience in the building industry and progressive views concerning zoning ordinances, housing, and legalizing pot dispensaries in Visalia as reasons to vote for him. Visalia Mayor Steve Nelsen […]
LOUD for Tomorrow and Central Valley Partners announced a get out the vote style concert and rally with performances from Fuego, Snow Tha Product, Las Cafeteras, and OmeDJ. The free show, named ¡GenteFest! ‘22, is taking place on Friday evening, October 7th at the Visalia Fox Theatre in Visalia, CA. Doors will open at 6:00pm and the event will promptly begin at […]
Farris for City Council 2022 is proud to announce that Judge Howard R. Broadman (Ret.) with over thirty-one years of judicial, arbitration, and mediation experience has endorsed David S. Farris in his bid for Visalia City Council – District 1. Farris is running for District 1 against incumbent Liz Wynn and challenger Justin Bolton. Judge […]