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‘Tales from the Tomb’ returns to Visalia Cemetery on Halloween
“ Tales from the Tomb ,” a Halloween season presentation sponsored by the Tulare County Historical Society , returns to the Visalia Cemetery Chapel on Oct. 31. The annual event takes place at 10 a.m. on Halloween, and features historical re-enactors portraying notable people buried in Tulare County. “ It's a bit of entertainment and history and fun,” said Dallas Pattee, who has written the scripts and organized the event since it began in 2000. Pattee will host this year’s event dressed in the authentic attire that 19th century pioneer women wore while mourning their deceased husbands. What to expect Even if you've been to Tales from the Tomb before, visitors will be in for a surprise. “Whereas before, when we went to the other cemeteries, we only focused on the people that were buried in that particular cemetery," she said. "This year, though, we're coming back to Visalia – we're making that our home base – and we're bringing in one character from Visalia Cemetery, which is going to be Jason Hillerson, who is the ghost of Willow Springs, played by Matt Weaver. The group will also be bringing in three other characters from other local cemeteries. “We're bringing
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Candy drive for Halloween Safe Night Out event
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corp is asking the community to donate candy for the Halloween Safe Night Out event. The Halloween Safe Night Out will be held on Wednesday, October 28. The Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corp is asking for donations of individually wrapped...
Barrett Media
580 KMJ Adding Sports Talk Show Hosted by Christopher Gabriel
The addition is believed to mark the first time in the station’s more than 100-year history that a dedicated sports talk show has been part of its weekday lineup. The post 580 KMJ Adding Sports Talk Show Hosted by Christopher Gabriel appeared first on Barrett Media .
Hanford Sentinel
Looking Back in Lemoore: Fire damages St. Peter's Catholic Church
Mrs. Byron is very lucky to have gotten a car for her birthday. Willa Cather was an author known for writing about the spirit of settlers moving into the western states. She was inspired to write that novel after a trip to Quebec. I never knew about the fire at St. Peters.
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Fresno’s Tower District set to open neighborhood library for first time since 1975
FRESNO, Calif. ( ) – The Tower District will have a neighborhood library for the first time in over 50 years thanks to years of community perseverance and their loud call for a quiet place. Annalisa Perea announced the new chapter on Tuesday. “For years, Tower District residents have...
Hanford Sentinel
Arianne Wing to speak at Kings County Historical Society regarding China Alley
The next meeting of the Kings County Historical Society will be held on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The featured guest speaker will be Arianne Wing. Wing will speak on the future of China Alley. This will include an update on the restoration of the Taoist Temple Museum which was damaged by arson in May of 2021.
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Discovering Local: The Community Behind Oakhurst Community Center
You may know Oakhurst Community Center from a fundraiser, a wedding, a festival or a meeting. Maybe you’ve gathered there with friends, supported a local organization or watched the space fill with neighbors for a community celebration. But how much do you know about the place itself?. At 39800...
midvalleytimes.com
Parlier Unified studies up on student performance
PARLIER – While local schools still have a number of areas to improve on, recent state data shows that district-wide efforts are starting to bear results. With the release of the 2025-2026 school year’s state test results on Oct. 15, Parlier Unified School District is celebrating a number of improvements while taking inventory on areas that require attention. When compared to the 2024-2025 school year, PUSD saw steady proficiency increases in ELA, English Learner Progress and science across all schools and grade levels, and remained near-stable in math with a minor decrease.
Hanford Sentinel
Hometown musician Dani Stacy returns to Fox Theater on Nov. 7
Hometown musician Dani Stacy is returning to the Hanford Fox Theater on Nov. 7 for a night of soulful grooves and heartfelt stories. This show is something of an encore to her emotional performance at the Fox Theater in 2024. “When I played the last time, I looked out, and...
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Weekend pick: Visalia’s Arts Consortium Hosts ‘Taste The Arts’ festival
Visalia’s biggest day in art returns for its 16th year, with more than 70 visual artists exhibiting their artwork. On Saturday, Oct 17, Visalia’s Arts Consortium will be hosting its annual “Taste The Arts” festival downtown from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will highlight artists who specialize in painting, sculpture, steel work, photography, dance and jewelry.