Visalia News Archives

A motorcyclist who ran over a Visalia patrolman's legs around 9 p.m. Thursday is still on the loose, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Most local government agencies and some businesses will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day: City of Visalia: All offices closed except for essential services.

Shawn Silva couldn't clearly recall the best first date she's ever had. But she remembers one that wasn't. The man invited Silva, 35, of Tulare out for drinks and dinner - usually a good plan for a first date.

The Visalia Community Players are proud to announce their 2008-09 season of live theatrical entertainment.

A tractor grinding up orange brush sparked a 5-acre grass fire east of Exeter Wednesday.

Visalia police are investigating a stabbing early today at Recreation Park at Divisadero and School streets.

Visalia firefighters are sandbagging a house on the 4200 block of West Riggin Avenue as an irrigation ditch continues to overflow with water.

The latest forecast from the National Weather Service is for a high temperature today near 102 in Fresno. via Fresno Bee

The following contestants were declared winners of the Visalia Parks and Recreation Department's 'So You Think You Can Dance, Visalia?' competition: First place: Anthony Steele Second place: Danielle ... via Visalia Times-Delta

Wednesday nights in Tulare are about to get more lively. Today is the beginning of the 2008 Concerts the Park at Zumwalt Park series, offering free music outdoors at the corner of M Street and Tulare Avenue. via Visalia Times-Delta

Police are trying to determine why a 19-year-old Visalia man lost control of his motorcycle today and crashed into a tree, killing him. via Tulare Advance-Register

Two unidentified men were arrested around 8 p.m. tonight after crashing a black Ford Expedition into a residence and fleeing the scene. via Visalia Times-Delta

“In the last two years, the declining economy, the tightening and virtual freezing of credit markets, the residential housing crisis and the energy crisis have adversely affected many companies, both directly and indirectly”

Visalia-based, family-owned Pappas Telecasting Companies is the most recent victim of a spiraling economy, and has filed for Chapter 11 protection of 13 of its stations after it failed to resolve financing ... via Visalia Times-Delta

A Mother's Day tea party for mothers and their children will be held Saturday in Visalia. via Tulare Advance-Register

Few leaders in the burgeoning San Joaquin Valley appear to be on board with California's pioneering fight against global warming. via CBS 2

I was surprised that the Visalia Times-Delta referred to Becky Maze as Rebecca in reporting her re-use of her husband's election signs [April 26]. Known locally as Becky Maze by her own good works, Assemblyman ... via Visalia Times-Delta

“I saw an individual where there were two dogs with their paws up in the open window in the back seat and another dog in their lap”

Californians who drive with pets on their lap may soon face more than a tail wagged in their face: They'll also see a $35 ticket from a cop. via Contra Costa Times

Pull over and put down the dog. A California lawmaker wants to ban motorists from holding pets on their laps while driving. via The KCRA Channel

Your browser's security settings are preventing some features from appearing. See instructions for fixing the problem. via Tulare Advance-Register

Access Capital Services Inc. announced that Wendy Rivera, a vice president with Access Capital in Visalia, has been elected president of the local chapter of the California Association of Collectors, a ... via Visalia Times-Delta

“Many people do not realize that [the bureau] is the largest private-property owner within the city limits of Visalia”

"Catalyst" is one of Bruce Race's favorite words. The Berkeley-based urban-planning consultant - whose fingerprints are on bicycle-dominated downtown Davis and seaside tourist attractions in Carmel - is the ... via Visalia Times-Delta