Actor returns home, stars in 'The Rocky Horror Show' Nov 9, 2008
One day, dressed as a pink monkey (he was in a regional production of "Seussical" in Virginia), he had a phone interview with a woman starting a children's play-and-music center in Visalia ... The Visalia business didn't last, and soon Chavez found a position at Cynthia Merrill's school (which would later become California Arts Academy). (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
No. 21 Cal Battles No. 7 USC in Los Angeles Saturday Nov 8, 2008
3 Weed), KCBL Radio (1340 AM Fresno), KESP Radio (970 AM Modesto), KVBL Radio (1400 AM Visalia) and KTKZ Radio (1380 AM Sacramento). The pre-game show begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff. (Calbears.com)
Battle of the Badges Nov 7, 2008
The blood drive occurred just days after the wreck while Grimsley remained in critical condition at Kaweah Delta Hospital in Visalia ... The drive begins, Monday, November 3 and runs through to Tuesday, November 11, during regular operating hours, at the Central California Blood Centers in Visalia, Porterville, and at various mobile drive sites across the South Valley ... The drive begins, Monday, November 3 and runs through to Tuesday, November 11, during regular operating hours, at the Central... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Pups, Miners in WYL showdown Nov 7, 2008
The WYL title, and a whole lot more, will be on the line when these teams meet at Visalia Community Stadium, on the campus of Golden West High School, on Friday. Hanford enters the game with an 8-0 record and is 4-0 in WYL play. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
COS gets help from voters who OK bonds Nov 5, 2008
Two bond measures that would provide upgrades and renovations at College of the Sequoias in Visalia and build a new COS campus in Tulare appeared to be headed for passage late Tuesday night ... Visalia residents and those in surrounding areas voted on Measure I, a $28 million bond measure that would provide additional class space and safety measures and upgrade outdated technological and electrical systems at the main campus in Visalia ... Measure I also would provide the local matching funds... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
8 is Enough! Nov 5, 2008
Hall practiced medicine in Lindsay for 15 years before joining Visalia Medical Clinic in 1991. She has been a team doctor for Lindsay High School athletics for nearly 30 years and all her children were born at Lindsay Hospital. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Fog is gone with the wind Nov 4, 2008
Wednesday's temperatures are expected to reach 65 degrees in Fresno with a low of 45; 66 degrees in Madera with low of 43; and 61 degrees in Visalia with a low of 40. "It will feel chilly out there," Barstow said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Around the Valley Nov 4, 2008
Roy Ashburn, R-Bakersfield, will hold mobile office hours as follows:Visalia: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 17 at the Visalia Chamber of Commerce, 220 N. Santa Fe Ave. Porterville: 9-11 a.m. Nov. 18 at the Porterville Chamber of Commerce, 93 N. Main St., Suite A.Exeter: 1-3 p.m. Nov. 18 at the Exeter Chamber of Commerce, 101 W. Pine St. Details: (661) 323-0443. Around the Valley lists events, meetings and announcements for local nonprofit agencies and community groups. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Amid Gloom, Young See Vote As Act Of Hope Nov 3, 2008
"It's so much bigger than myself," said the sophomore at College of the Sequoias, in Visalia, Calif. Newspaper headlines promise layoffs and record the death toll in wars where Jimenez has friends and a cousin. (CBS News -- US)
Mustangs outdone by Giants Nov 3, 2008
VISALIA The Delta College football team's final road loss left big impact on Saturday. The Mustangs lost to College of the Sequoias 34-22 at the Mineral King Bowl for their third consecutive road loss. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Police briefs Nov 2, 2008
Officers from the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, Visalia Police Department, California Highway Patrol and Tulare County Probation made the arrests as a result of probation searches, traffic stops and other contacts between Monday and Thursday. Those arrested ranged in age from 17 to 44. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cougars split volleyball sweeps Nov 1, 2008
The regular season finale will be at College of the Sequoias in Visalia on Nov. 19. State playoffs begin on Nov. 25. (Taft Daily Midway Driller, CA)
Murder trial postponed for woman accused of shooting Lodi grandmother Oct 31, 2008
Perez, of Visalia, happened to be visiting her young grandson in Lodi that night when shots were fired through closed window blinds. She never saw the bullet, and the shooter never saw her. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Talk About Lactose Intolerance Oct 29, 2008
Visalia dairy processor's got exploding milk. Article:Visalia dairy processor's got exploding milk:/n/a/2008/10/28/state/n095558D00 ... DTL Article:Visalia dairy processor's got exploding milk:/n/a/2008/10/28/state/n095558D00. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Dairy Processor Has Exploding Powdered Milk Oct 29, 2008
Visalia Fire Chief Mark Nelson said the employee was treated and released at a local hospital. The fire caused $200,000 in damage to the plant and equipment. (KCRA 3, CA)
Officers Donate to Step Up Oct 29, 2008
The youth summit, scheduled to be held Nov. 20 at the Visalia Convention Center, will be attended by 1,000 high school students drawn from every public and private high school in Tulare County ... The following organizations and public agencies have also made donations; Tulare County Office of Education, 20,000; Tulare County Board of Supervisors, 15,000; Visalia Unified School District, 3,000; Community Services Employment ing, 500; and California Dairies Inc., 250 ... For questions about... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Visalia milk plant explosion starts fire Oct 28, 2008
An explosion at California Dairies Inc.'s milk processing plant in Visalia sparked a two-alarm fire Monday morning and sent smoke spewing out rooftop vents ... One employee suffered heat exhaustion as he helped firefighters find their way around inside the building, said Visalia Fire Chief Mark Nelson ... The 55-acre plant property at Plaza Drive and Goshen Avenue is on a busy corner in the Visalia Industrial Park. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Once progressive Tulare is backsliding, critics say Oct 27, 2008
The Plaza Drive (Road 80) expansion project will widen the main road between two of Tulare County's largest cities, Visalia and Dinuba, partly using the county's road tax funded by Measure R. August 27, 2008 ... The county's largest cities, Visalia and Tulare, sit on its richest soil and should not be allowed to sprawl, he said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
The Bee garners nine newspaper awards Oct 26, 2008
Awards to other Valley newspapers in various circulation categories:Mariposa Gazette, second place for feature story and breaking-news photo; Sanger Herald, second place for columns; The Kingsburg Recorder, first place for business/financial story and second place for feature story; The Porterville Recorder, first place for local breaking news, business/financial story and sports photo, and second place for general excellence and local news coverage; Visalia Times-Delta, second place for public... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Denting those travel costs Oct 26, 2008
Around the same time, the vanpool program for other commuters was launched in response to a request by Corcoran State Prison employees who commuted from Visalia, Hughes said. This program for regular commuters has since enjoyed a rapid, steady growth. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Dana Lynn (Rector) Behrens Oct 25, 2008
She graduated from Porterville High School in 1984 and continued to live in Porterville until the age 41 when her and her husband Sam decided to move to Visalia, CA.. Dana will be remembered by her family and friends as a very loving and caring person. (Porterville Recorder, CA)
Jefferson, El D. too much for Huskies Oct 25, 2008
The Miners and Bullpups meet Nov. 7 in Visalia. The defending Central Section champions took command from the start and never let up, eventually breaking Hanford West's will by scoring four touchdowns in a two minute, 25 second stretch in the second and third quarters. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Building A Better Bee Oct 24, 2008
Sue s bees are polite, said beekeeper Steve Godlin of Visalia, vice chair of the California State Apiary Board. Cooperative Extension apiculturist Eric Mussen of UC Davis said genetic research is sorely needed. (Science Daily)
Three late goals keep Hanford in WYL race Oct 24, 2008
The Bullpups scored three goals in the final minute and 18 seconds to earn a 10-8 win over the visitors from Visalia and remain in the three-way battle for the West Yosemite League lead. With the win, Hanford tied the Miners for second place in the WYL with a 7-2 league mark. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ford Named A Rising Star Oct 23, 2008
Wt. DOB Birthplace 2008 Club 2008 AFL Club 9 Ivan De Jesus, Jr. LAD R R 5-11 193 05/01/87 Guaynabo, PR Jacksonville (AA) Surprise Rafters 24 CLE R R 6-1 205 09/14/84 Chattanooga, TN Akron (AA) Surprise Rafters 30 CLE L R 6-3 220 08/15/86 Visalia, CA Kinston (A) Surprise Rafters 93 COL R R 5-11 176 09/03/85 Escondido, CA Tulsa (AA) Phoenix Desert Dogs 16 ARI R R 6-2 200 03/16/83 Ponca City, OK Mobile (AA) Phoenix Desert Dogs 9 SEA R R 5-11 175 02/27/90 Santiago, DR High Desert (A) Peoria... (Pittsburgh, TheInsiders.com)
Visalian Stan Carrizosa's music video is shown with 'High School Musical 3' closing credits. Oct 22, 2008
com: Life: Visalian Stan Carrizosa's music video is shown with 'High School Musical 3' closing credits ... VISALIA -- Don't be in a hurry to get out of the movie theater when the closing credits for "High School Musical 3: Senior Year" begin to roll ... He still needed a nudge from his family, so Stan and his father, also named Stan Carrizosa, who is superintendent of schools in Visalia, headed south to the audition. (Fresno Bee)
Business briefs Oct 22, 2008
It joins a Visalia Starbucks that closed last month at the corner of Mooney Boulevard and Caldwell Avenue and others slated for closure in Exeter and northwest Fresno at Marks and Herndon avenues. The closures are part of the Seattle-based company's plans to close 600 Starbucks nationwide. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Local briefs Oct 22, 2008
The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Fresno Pacific University, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Steinert Campus Center, 103 A and B.Visalia rejects SPCA siteThe Visalia City Council this week turned down the recommended site for the city's new $6 million animal shelter after neighbors raised objections ... Residents of a mobile home park to the south of the site at County Center Street and Visalia Parkway expressed concerns about noise from barking dogs and the effect on property values. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Our View: Mike Spicer for District C Oct 22, 2008
Big John wrote on Oct 22, 2008 12:49 AM:" I just returned from dropping my ballot at the county complex. I voted for Mr. Chin. I hadnt made up my mind until I read the Sentinels endorsement. Ironically, it made my decision easier.We have a city council that has balanced their budget for 8 years. One, which, through an excellent planning process, brought quality development to 12th and Lacey. One that was successful in attracting most of the stores that previously required us all to drive... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Wine.woot offers a cheesy deal Oct 22, 2008
(It is available at south Valley stores, such as The Purple Gourmet in Tulare and Tazzaria in Visalia. During the sale, Brinkman will join in on a forum about the cheeses, so wooters can ask her questions about storing, serving and eating them. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
USU Hosts Fresno State For Homecoming Game Saturday Oct 21, 2008
Fresno State sophomore QB Ryan Colburn is a native of Visalia, Calif. the same hometown as USU Senior Assoc. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Tulare County sees rush as voters sign up Oct 21, 2008
By 9 p.m., about 800 people had registered at the County Clerk's Office in Visalia as doors were kept open late for the first time in many years, according to a spokeswoman. The office stayed open until midnight. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cal Returns Home for an Afternoon Affair Against UCLA Oct 21, 2008
3 Weed), KCBL Radio (1340 AM Fresno), KESP Radio (970 AM Modesto), KVBL Radio (1400 AM Visalia) and KTKZ Radio (1380 AM Sacramento). The pre-game show begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff. (Calbears.com)
Computers speed agriculture inspection process Oct 20, 2008
Visalia grower Doug Phillips says it's twice as much as the California Kiwifruit Commission received last year to develop new markets. Other California recipients of the bill include producers of wine, table grapes, prunes, walnuts and raisins. (Anchorage Daily News)
Going All-in: No VIP passes to World Series Oct 19, 2008
The California League's Visalia Oaks are changing their nickname. Ah, I can hear it now (cue the Blues Brothers) "Move 'em on (head 'em up), Head 'em up (move 'em up), Move 'em on (head 'em up) ... Visalia Rawhides! Cut 'em out (ride 'em in) Ride 'em in (cut 'em out) Cut 'em out (ride 'em in) ... Visalia Rawhides! Rollin' rollin' rollin' ..." Yee-haw. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mervyns plans to liquidate its stores Oct 18, 2008
The chain has two stores in Fresno and one each in Clovis, Hanford, Visalia, Tulare and Porterville in addition to Madera. Leaving townJim Patterson, former manager of the CB Richard Ellis commercial real-estate office in Fresno, knew the company could close. (Fresno Bee)
Juice Adding Offers Oct 18, 2008
com: Juice Adding Offers. Juice Adding Offers. (GoCyberBears.com)
11th Congressional District race: Dean Andal vows to cut taxes, invest in energy Oct 18, 2008
Campaign contributions (Through Sept. 30)Total: 1,212,991Individuals: 843,112Pacs: 298,295Party: 9,500Other: 62,084Major contributors:NEW PAC, Visalia, 10,000Lincoln Club of Northern California Federal PAC, Burlingame, 10,000Every Republican is Crucial PAC, Richmond, Va. 10,000Associated General Contractors of America PAC, Arlington, Va. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Madera gas stations near $3 per gallon Oct 17, 2008
53 in the Visalia area. And the decline likely will continue, as oil prices dropped Thursday to $69. (Fresno Bee)
Visalia Oaks Become Visalia Rawhide Oct 17, 2008
VISALIA, CA The Arizona Diamondbacks' Hi-A affiliate has unveiled a brand new look, as the ballclub officially becomes The Visalia Rawhide ... The ballclub identity plays a critical role in our goal of becoming the premier summer entertainment option in Visalia and the surrounding communities ... Original (the first sports team to use the nickname) Represents the City of Visalia and the surrounding area Something players will be proud to wear Fun. (Arizona, TheInsiders.com)
Air Force Travels To San Diego State and UNLV Oct 15, 2008
D - Visalia (Golden West HS) Fr. D - Thousand Oaks (Westlake HS) - Air Force junior and SDSU senior Alicia Piz were teammates at Dakota Ridge High School in Littleton, Colo. (Airforcesports.com)
Continue reading Oct 15, 2008
Heusser also said raising the tax would put Selma in line with other cities in the area, such as Fresno -- which has a 12 percent bed tax -- as well as Fowler, Visalia and Tulare, which all have a tax set at 10 percent ... These include motels in Fresno and Visalia, he said. (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Prop. 8 TV ad raises questions Oct 15, 2008
Visalia Unified's curriculum includes instruction about sexually transmitted diseases, but does not include comprehensive sex education or discussion of marriage. Also, parents in California have the right to review curriculum and remove their children from health classes if the instruction "conflicts with" their "religious training and beliefs.". (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Miners edge 'Pups in golf tiebreaker Oct 15, 2008
WYL golf action continues next Monday at the Visalia Country Club. (Oct. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Woman accused of stabbing 3 in melee outside local sports bar Oct 14, 2008
The stabbing victims were Kevin Riley, 23, of Hanford; Drew Mello, 22, of Hanford; and Ruben Esparza, Jr., 23 of Visalia, according to police reports. "They were all bleeding pretty good, but it looks like no vitals were hit," Hernandez said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Bailout stirs talk of revolt in GOP Oct 13, 2008
But others are more direct in their criticism of the Mariposa Republican -- who voted for the financial rescue plan -- and are comparing him to Visalia Republican Devin Nunes, who voted against it. "A lot of people are frustrated by George's work ethic on Valley issues," said businessman Tal Cloud of Sanger, who ran unsuccessfully for Congress in 1992 and remains active on Republican issues. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Allensworth draws thousands Oct 13, 2008
By Diana Marcum / The Fresno Bee 10/11/08 22:43:11 More informationIf you go What: Allensworth Centennial Celebration When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today Where: Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park, on Highway 43 south of Avenue 56 in Tulare County; 78 miles from Fresno, 49 miles from Visalia, and 38 miles from Hanford. Cost: $4 per vehicle. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Most Valley cities see sales-tax revenues fall Oct 13, 2008
Fresno, Clovis, Porterville, Selma and Sanger saw significant dips in sales tax revenue from April through June, while collections in Hanford and Visalia are about even with last year ... "People are staying in town instead of running to Visalia," Thompson said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Continuereading Oct 13, 2008
Regal Cinemas Visalia Sequoia Mall 12. (2:45 PM), (5:15), 7:50, 10:25 PM. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Allensworth town celebrates 100 years Oct 11, 2008
ALLENSWORTH STATE PARK -- Alice Royal of Visalia returns today to historic Allensworth, the only town in California founded, financed and governed by African-Americans. She was born here in 1923, in the home of her grandparents. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Around the Valley Oct 11, 2008
Golf tournament, dinner benefit national parksThe Sequoia Natural History Association will hold a golf tournament and dinner at 1 p.m. today at the Exeter Golf Course, 510 W. Visalia Road, Exeter ... Kaweah Delta holds bunko party, jewelry sale The Kaweah Delta Hospital Guild will hold a bunko party at noon today in the Hospital Blue Room, 400 W. Mineral King Ave., Visalia. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Dog Bowl rivalry renewed Oct 10, 2008
LEMOORE -- The Tigers (1-0, 2-3) got off to a good start in WYL play last week with a victory over Hanford West and want to improve the winning streak this week in Visalia against Redwood (0-1, 1-3). Noah Fagundes leads Lemoore in rushing. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Cal Has a Bye Week Before Playing at Arizona on Oct. 18 Oct 10, 2008
3 Weed), KCBL Radio (1340 AM Fresno), KESP Radio (970 AM Modesto), KVBL Radio (1400 AM Visalia) and KTKZ Radio (1380 AM Sacramento). The pregame show begins 30 minutes prior to kickoff. (Calbears.com)
Solar projects across the Valley Oct 8, 2008
A 1-megawatt solar power system planned at The North Face distribution center in Visalia is expected to be finished by the end of the year ... Aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. has a 500-kilowatt solar system on the roof of its Visalia aluminum door and window fabrication plant, using a Velcro-like mounting system to save on the project's cost, which was not disclosed. (Fresno Bee)
Truck with Tulare ballots overturns Oct 7, 2008
Anyone who is signed up to get a vote-by-mail ballot and wishes to vote now instead of waiting for one to arrive by mail is welcome to come to the county elections office at 5951 S. Mooney Blvd. in Visalia and request a ballot in person, elections officials said. The reporter can be reached at or (559) 622-2416. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Drivers keep talking in face of cell phone law Oct 6, 2008
Visalia police have ticketed 82 drivers, Sgt. Bill Blankenship said. The fine is $20 for the first offense, but with court costs and other fees it grows to $92 in Fresno County, said Sherry Spears, Fresno County Superior Court media coordinator. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Navy pilot remained adventuresome to the end Oct 6, 2008
He met Peggy Squire of Visalia, and they married on April 28, 1946. Mr. Knopf kept flying. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno City rolls past Los Medanos Oct 5, 2008
Sequoias 53, Hartnell 27Cody Shaw kicked three of his school-record four field goals in the first quarter, and Billy Foster (14 yards) and Kene Martin (59 yards) scored touchdowns as part of a 23-0 start for the Giants in the nonconference game in Visalia. Foster added a a 58-yard scoring run and P.J. Parks caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Clint Brewster as Sequoias rolled to a 37-13 first-half lead and never looked back. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Lawsuits may aid Hispanic voters Oct 5, 2008
"Do you want to be a millionaire overnight?" said Visalia lawyer Leonard Herr Jr., who represents the Tulare Local Health Care District against a lawsuit that alleges violation of the state voting act. The district runs Tulare District Hospital. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
New airline celebrates Visalia-Ontario service Oct 4, 2008
VISALIA -- After early hiccups with late flights and few passengers last month, Great Lakes Airlines officially raised the curtain Friday on its new passenger service between Visalia and Ontario International Airport. An open house and ribbon-cutting at the Visalia Municipal Airport by the local Chamber of Commerce welcomed the airline, which actually began its schedule of two daily round trips Sept. 8 ... Visalia is connected with Merced in the Ontario service; flights originate in Merced and... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Merced shut out of federal foreclosure funds Oct 4, 2008
3 million for Visalia to $48 million for Riverside County. In addition, the state will receive $145 million that it can distribute among other communities. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Hanford routs Redwood, now 4-0 Oct 4, 2008
Hanford High School held Redwood to minus-27 yards in the first half, and forced fumbles on the Rangers' last three possessions in the second half for a 41-7 win over the visitors from Visalia at the Neighbor Bowl. The win in the WYL opener lifted the Bullpups to 4-0 on the year, while Redwood fell to 1-3. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Valley politicians react to bailout Oct 4, 2008
The fourth -- Republican Devin Nunes (Visalia) -- agreed that the situation is serious, but he wasn't willing to swallow what he called an "artificial choice (that) is in large part the result of panic created by government officials and Wall Street pundits.". Nunes said he wanted the bailout money to go directly to struggling banks, rather than toward buying "bad debt from Wall Street.". (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Business briefs Oct 3, 2008
Kraft Foods Inc. of Visalia faces penalties of $57,000 for 19 serious late reporting violations from Jan. 1, 2000, through Jan. 31, 2006. The board said Kraft was delinquent by 689 days in submitting required monthly self-monitoring reports. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Papa John's franchise returns to the Valley Oct 3, 2008
Beiderwell and his partners operate eight of the Fosters franchises in Fresno, Clovis and Visalia. The new Blackstone store will replace one being closed at First and Barstow avenues. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
