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Dinuba prepares for Strand Theater’s last act
DINUBA – On the corner of Fresno and North L Street in downtown Dinuba sits the Strand Theater, an architectural marvel of white brick and stone that has held the memories and stories of Dinuba families for the last century. This spring, the theater will be torn down, not...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Oval Gallery opens in north Visalia
An art gallery on the north side of Visalia? It's not the place many people would think of putting one. But it’s been a dream of Francisco Alonso, a printmaking teacher at College of the Sequoias, since he returned to his hometown. He and two collaborators have opened the...
Visalia photographer doing free sessions for graduating high school seniors needs more help
VISALIA, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A photographer in Visalia is putting out a call to other local photographers to help bring happiness to high school seniors. The plan is to give graduating high school seniors who cannot afford portraits of their big day a free photoshoot as part of a massive three-day event. Photographer Danelle Ruby […]
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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