About The Visalia Chronicle
Your trusted source for local news and community journalism
The Visalia Chronicle is an independent local newspaper serving Visalia, Tulare County, and the Central Valley. We are dedicated to providing thoughtful, in-depth coverage of the stories that matter most to our community. We believe in the power of quality journalism to inform, educate, and strengthen the places we call home.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve our readers with accurate, fair, and comprehensive news coverage. We strive to be a trusted source of information, holding local institutions accountable while celebrating the people and stories that make our community unique.
What Makes Us a Newspaper
We produce original reporting with editorial oversight, fact-checking, and community accountability — not aggregated or syndicated content. Every story we publish is researched, verified, and edited by our team before it reaches our readers.
Our Coverage
We cover a wide range of topics important to our community, including:
- Local News — Crime and public safety, government, education, and community events
- Regional News — Stories affecting the Central Valley and California
- Entertainment — Local events, movies, streaming, and games
- Lifestyle — Recipes, community features, and local interest stories
Our Values
- Truth — We are committed to accuracy and fairness in all our reporting. We verify information through multiple sources and promptly correct any errors.
- Independence — Our editorial decisions are made independently of advertisers, donors, or outside interests.
- Community — We serve our local community first and foremost, covering stories that matter to the people who live here.
- Integrity — We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards in journalism.
- Transparency — We are open about our methods, sources, and any use of technology in our production process.
Our Production Process
The Visalia Chronicle uses modern technology to help us deliver timely, accurate news to our readers. Artificial intelligence tools are part of our production pipeline, assisting with research, fact aggregation, and initial drafting. However, all articles and content are reviewed, edited, and approved by our editorial staff before publication. Our editors ensure every piece meets our standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
We believe in transparency about our processes. For more details about our editorial standards and production methods, please see our Editorial Guidelines.
Publishing Schedule
We publish regularly with local, regional, and civic coverage throughout the week. Our readers can count on us for consistent, timely reporting on the issues and events that shape our community.
Contact Us
We welcome feedback, news tips, and story ideas from our readers. You can reach us at staff@visaliachronicle.com or visit our Contact page.