FOOD & DRINK
TeachKind offers aid to Reedley schools after guinea pig abuse
Following alarming reports that a 12-year-old child in Reedley was caught on video kicking a guinea pig to death, TeachKind—PETA’s humane education division—has provided Kings Canyon Unified School District with educational materials that will help students process this incident and prevent similar tragedies from occurring. Disturbing video...
Chipotle fires up the grill at new Sanger location
SANGER – The popular fast-casual food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding its presence in the Central Valley with the opening of a new restaurant in Sanger. The city’s first Chipotle opened on April 29 in a new commercial development located near the Sanger Walmart along Jensen Avenue. Along with its well-known menu, the location will feature the chain’s “Chipotlane,” a drive-thru window where customers can pick up their online orders with ease.
Local photographers bring free senior picture sessions to Visalia area grads
Graduating from high school is a big milestone and an exciting part of a teenager’s life. There are many traditions that go along with high school graduation. One rite of passage is the taking of senior pictures. However, this tradition comes with a hefty price tag. A local photographer...
Spring Fling photo contest snapshots Kings River’s charm
FRESNO COUNTY – The Spring Fling on the Kings, hosted by the Kings River Conservancy, celebrated its 12th year with a photo contest, live music and vendors, all to support conservation efforts along the Kings River. The Spring Fling on the Kings was held on April 13 at the...
Three Days Left to See “Anastasia”
Do you love musicals and plays? The COS Performing Arts Department is performing the musical Anastasia at the COS Theatre in Visalia for three more nights. And it is being interpreted by COS interpreters. The musical is about the real-life story of Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna of Russia and was inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture. Small snacks are available at the door for those in attendance.
Former Visalia mayor pens Lake Basin water book | John Lindt
The former mayor of Visalia has penned a book on the Tulare Lake Basin and water use. Author and conservationist Greg Collins has published "Seven Generations,” now available on Amazon and at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Visalia.
The 2024 Kingsburg Swedish Festiva: Learn to dance with the Swedes
It’s a Scandinavian escape without leaving the Central Valley. The 2024 Kingsburg Swedish Festival is happening May 16-18. The three-day festival is full of Swedish traditions, food, vendors, entertainment and a parade. Staci Smith, from the Kingsburg City Council, and Adeline Kleiwer, a Swedish Festival enthusiast, joined the show with what to expect this year.
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