Jan 13, 2025 · Air quality affects everybody, and the state of the air in the southern San Joaquin Valley holds dire consequences for everyone who lives here. How bad is it? Levels of microscopic particles in the air, levels of ozone, methane and other gases and the constant spewing of noxious compounds into the atmosphere make this among […]

In-depth, locally-produced coverage of the Central Valley. Caltrans finally untangling traffic knot at 198 & Lovers Lane Preliminary work by Caltrans to reroute traffic exiting Highway 198 at Lovers Lane (State Route 216) has begun, reports Visalia ...

Oct 4, 2024 · Tulare County Public Health, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has confirmed two human cases of H5N1 bird flu in individuals who had contact with infected cattle at two separate Tulare County dairy farms. Both cases have mild symptoms, are being treated […]

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Oct 29, 2024 · Petrifying Playlist Available Now on Spotify for Extra Eerie Fun The votes are in, and the winners for Haunt the Home 2024, Visalia’s Holiday Decorating Contest, have been announced. “These events are great ways to show off and showcase the creative side of the residents we have here in the City of Visalia, getting into […]

Dec 10, 2024 · Despite the best arguments of the residents and owner of the Westlake Village Mobile Park, the Visalia City Council denied their attempts to derail construction of a 28-pump gas station and car wash 160 feet from their homes. The 3-2 decision to ratify the previous decision of the city’s Planning Commission came during a meeting […]

Jan 1, 2025 · Ringing in the new year is a little sweeter if you are on the fourth floor of Sierra View Medical Center celebrating the first baby of 2025. Samantha Garcia and Andres Guerra are the proud parents of our 2025 New Year’s Baby, Baby Amia. The facility’s first baby of 2025 was delivered just minutes after […]

Dec 1, 2024 · It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating with another ho-ho-home decorating contest! Deck the Home: Visalia’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest is back for 2024, and nominations are closing soon. Visalians still have to time to nominate themselves and submit their decorated home to the contest now through Monday, December 2. Visalians […]

Nov 7, 2024 · Residents of Westlake Village Mobile Park say they will do anything it takes – including court action – to stop the construction of a 172,000-square-foot Sam’s Club in their backyard. And they say they have the backing of the park’s ownership. Mega Box Store Plan Approved, Appealed Westlake Village is located at 2400 Midvalley […]

Jan 10, 2025 · Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Bakersfield) released the following statement in response to Customs and Border Patrol activity in the Central Valley: “I am the daughter of immigrants and married to an immigrant, and I can’t help but feel the weight of the fear and uncertainty gripping so many individuals, children, and families right now. For those […]