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Visalia Unified gives early preview of how school could operate next year
Although Visalia Unified School District remains hopeful that in-person classes can resume in full come August, they are exploring all possibilities.
June 10, 2020
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks reopen for visitors
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are reopening on Thursday after being closed for over two months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
June 3, 2020
South Valley law enforcement deployed to Bay Area for riot response
As protests in the San Francisco Bay Area teeter into violent riots filled with looting, local law enforcement agencies are receiving new batches of relief.
June 1, 2020
Protests, car rammings serve as Valley’s visceral response to the death of George Floyd
As the death of George Floyd fuels protests – and riots – in communities coast-to-coast, the Valley played host to its own share of protests.
June 1, 2020
Coronavirus adds up to big losses for Kaweah Delta
Kaweah Delta Medical Center is facing a significant financial shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 28, 2020
Newsom approves Tulare Co. for rapid reopening, including salons and barbershops
One week after threatening to withhold coronavirus aid from Tulare County, the Newsom administration announced the south Valley county can engage in expedited reopening.
May 27, 2020
Valley Fireworks sales are likely a go for Fourth of July
While coronavirus shut down a number of holidays, Valley residents will likely see one tradition go unchanged: enjoying Fourth of July fireworks.
May 27, 2020
After reopening vote, Newsom administration threatens to withhold aid to Tulare Co.
After Tulare County Supervisors voted to end enforcing California's shelter-in-place order, the state threatened to withhold coronavirus aid funds.
May 20, 2020
Tulare Co. shuns Newsom, votes to reopen businesses
The Tulare County Board of Supervisors sent two messages in one on Tuesday: Tulare County is open for business and we're done listening to Gov. Newsom.
May 19, 2020
Clovis, Visalia take different approaches to reopening from pandemic
Clovis and Visalia are taking two different approaches to removing their shelter-in-place orders and reopening their local economies.
May 5, 2020