Comment on $4M security fence at Visalia park blocking out neighbors by Russell Barnes

The city council seems to be all about growth. Judging by the huge number of homes being built, the developers must be getting really good deals. They are the ones who should be paying for parks. Longtime citizens should not be expected to…

Who is behind the useless bike lanes and the new car parking design for road ways in Visalia? The bike lanes are not being used and people prefer to not park on the roadway. Is this part of the United Nations C40 city plan? Please not here…

What stands out to me about this letter is how accurately it describes a leadership style that talks at the community instead of listening to it. That disconnect is especially clear when our local leaders repeatedly fixate on LGBTQ+ and…

Build It Right, Build It Once I want to begin by acknowledging that the Porterville City Council has finally voted to move forward with construction of a new public library. It is important to note that questions still remain whether this…

California being declared ‘drought-free’ is welcome news, but it is also a clear reminder of how volatile and unpredictable our weather has become. What is mission critical is creating a reliable water supply by managing, capturing, and…

Visalia Unified School District (VUSD) recently received the prestigious Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO). The award was earned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and marks a…

Bring the whole family to Arts Visalia for a fun-filled February with the interactive illustrative art of Merry Miller-Gass. Explore the art behind two of Merry’s new children’s books, “No Love Potion” written by Christina Shawn and “Duck,…

The Porterville City Council has approved plans for a new 16,765 square foot library. The construction of the brand-new library is an important milestone in a journey that began years ago and reflects the community’s resilience, vision,…