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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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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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Hanford City Council Approves Police SUVs and Fire Communication Upgrades
Traffic unit to replace motorcycles with SUVs to improve officer safety
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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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Lindsay-Strathmore Cemetery Issues Notice Following Complaints Over Large Gatherings
Management warns vehicle gates could be locked if disruptive behavior continues
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Tulare City Council Reviews Plans for 180-Bed Emergency Homeless Shelter
Lighthouse Rescue Mission to manage new Hillman Health Center facility under 'Tulare-first' policy
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Minnesota Businesses Shut Down to Protest Federal Immigration Operations
Religious leaders arrested at airport and federal prosecutors resign amid "Operation Metro Surge" tensions
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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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Visalia Unified Releases First Report on Student Achievement and Academic Growth
New data shows gains in English and math as district adopts broader performance measures
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Madera County Business Closures to Result in Nearly 300 Layoffs
Local officials offer support as Mission Bell Winery and JBT Marel Corporation shut down
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Berkeley Issues Health Warning After Dangerous Bacteria Found in Local Rats and Dogs
Residents of the Harrison Street encampment are urged to relocate temporarily for environmental cleanup and pest control
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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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Mission Bell Winery to Close Madera Facility, Over 200 Workers Affected
Historic winery to end production in 2026 after its distribution deal concludes
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Fresno Unified to Vote on Expanding Retiree Healthcare Options Following Contract Dispute
District leaders and the teachers union work together on new insurance options after a contract dispute cuts access to local hospitals and clinics
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Search Continues for Loose Vervet Monkeys in North St. Louis
Misinformation on social media complicates search for primates in North St. Louis neighborhoods
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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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KTAAA Board to Discuss Violations at Autumn Oaks Senior Care Facility
Board to review facility status after 40 citations and resident relocations
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Downtown Hanford Streets Reopened Following Unusual Gas Leak
Underground soil removed the warning odor from the gas, making the leak difficult to detect
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Tulare County Board of Supervisors Names New Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
Amy Shuklian and Dennis Townsend selected for leadership roles following unanimous vote
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Visalia Partners with CivicPlus to Launch New City Website
New platform will make public records requests and non-emergency reporting easier by mid-March 2026
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Visalia Rawhide to Host Community Celebration and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
New owners to kick off a new chapter at Valley Strong Ballpark with family-friendly festival January 14
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Fire Destroys Historic Hollywood Center Motel on Sunset Boulevard
Century-old 'L.A. Confidential' filming location was the subject of prior safety warnings
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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