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Tulare City School District Opens New Outdoor Education Complex
New 27-acre facility on Foster Drive to serve as athletic hub and ease school crowding
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Long-term public assets like roads, bridges, and city buildings mentioned in capital improvement plans.
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Tulare Utility Workers Sent to Louisiana to Help Fix Power Outages Following Winter Storm Fern
Local crews join 168-member Southern California Edison team to assist with recovery efforts in the South
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Visalia Seeks Community Input for Future Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Public meeting scheduled for Feb. 11 to gather feedback on local parks and neighborhood needs
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Federal Government Approves Sites Reservoir Project in Northern California
Construction of the $6.2 billion to $6.8 billion facility is expected to begin in early 2027
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U.S. House Votes to Cut Federal Funding for California High-Speed Rail Project
House approves spending package as project costs climb and state officials change legal plans
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Visalia City Council Approves Plans for New Elliott Park
Construction on the 4-acre neighborhood site is expected to begin in late 2026
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Visalia Set to Start Next Phase of Shirk Street Widening Project
New construction phase between Goshen and Doe avenues begins Feb. 2
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Winter Storm Knocks Out Power to 700,000 and Grounds Thousands of Flights
President approves disaster aid for 12 states as extreme cold and snow disrupt the power grid and travel
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Visalia City Council Explores Funding for New $33 Million Aquatic Center
City council votes to study sales tax measure and project timelines for proposed facility
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Porterville Approves Traffic Safety Upgrades for Plano Street Corridor
Safety improvements near local schools include a lower speed limit and a new all-way stop
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Hanford City Council Approves 650-Unit Lennar Homes Housing Project
The Lennar Homes project includes 350 houses and 300 apartments and townhomes on nearly 102 acres recently added to the city limits
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Highway 99 Lane Closures Scheduled Near Belmont and American Avenues Starting Friday
Southbound lanes near Belmont Avenue to close for nearly a week for repaving
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Fresno Yosemite International Airport Sets Passenger Record in 2025
Terminal expansion and new flight routes drive growth for regional hub
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Farmersville Opens New Fire Station 83 Following $7 Million State Investment
New $7 million facility funded by state budget aims to improve emergency response times for the community
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Porterville City Council to Discuss Flood Repairs and Affordable Housing Project
Meeting agenda includes $6 million for Tule River restoration and a new housing agreement
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Visalia Unified Seeks Community Input on 10-Year School Facilities Plan
Public forum on January 27 to discuss high school boundaries and campus upgrades
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Visalia Investigates New Taxes to Address Projected $44.5 Million Parks Funding Gap
Rising construction costs and projected deficits prompt Visalia to explore new taxes for recreation projects
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Highway 1 Reopens Early Through Big Sur Following Major Slide Repairs
Repairs at Regent’s Slide finished 90 days early, restoring coastal access for the first time in years
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California Declared Drought-Free Following Winter Storms and Reservoir Gains
Wet winter weather and high snowpack levels have ended years of dry conditions for California residents.
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SoCalGas Proposes Hydrogen Blending Pilot Program for Orange Cove Natural Gas System
City leaders back $64.3 million experiment while residents raise health concerns in citrus farming community
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Porterville City Council Approves Plans for New $22 Million Library on Olive Avenue
The $22 million project replaces the facility lost in a fatal fire after a six-year delay
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Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International Organizations
Administration exits WHO and Paris Climate Agreement while rejecting Global Tax Deal
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Metro Blue Line Train Derails After Collision in Downtown Los Angeles
Approximately 60 passengers were on board when the train jumped the tracks near Washington Boulevard
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U.S. to Take Millions of Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Following Leadership Change
Global oil prices drop following announcement of major oil transfer from Venezuelan ports
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Visalia to Host Public Meeting on Houston Neighborhood Street Improvements
Public meeting set for Jan. 22 to discuss bike lanes, sidewalk upgrades, and traffic changes
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Exeter Officials Investigate New Year’s Eve Sewer Backup in Local Home
Crews seek cause of sewer blockage that flooded local residence
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Visalia Infrastructure Projects Move Forward as Federal Shutdown Ends
City wins funding for water and road work while monitoring national park fee increases
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Third Phase of Caldwell Avenue Widening Project Scheduled to Begin January 5
Traffic to shift near Lovers Lane as construction moves to northern section of the roadway
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The History and Current Role of Visalia Municipal Airport
The city-owned facility serves as a general aviation hub with historical roots dating back to a 1927 emergency landing
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Understanding How Visalia Creates Its City Budget
Local officials use a structured process to balance daily needs with long-term infrastructure projects
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Visalia Retail Growth Doubles National Average as City Prepares for Second Costco
Local retail sector adds 1,450 jobs and 84 storefronts as growth outpaces national average