Current Issue: December 2021
Impact Maker
Story by Phillip Townsend
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here the Green Rose Grows
There are those who love where they live. Then there are those who are passionate about their hometown, both its history and...
Tech: Put Some Tech Under the Christmas Tree
Text By C. Scott Wyatt
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oliday giving is about our connections to friends and family. The smallest gifts often mean the most to us because of those connections.
Some of the...
Celebrate the Season: Local Events
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The events may be updated or subject to change.
VISALIA
Santa Magic
When: Dec. 1-21
Where: Visalia Mall, 2031 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visit Santa and get...
Bringing the Outdoors In with Matt Aiklen
Table Styling by Molly Sampietro, Photography by Erin Householder
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ne might say that inspiration makes the design world go round, and there can be nothing more inspiring than watching a...
History: Visalia’s First Convention Center
Text and photos submitted by Terry L. Ommen
D
uring the early years of the 20th century, Visalia was on a roll. Times were good by most measures, with advancements evident...
NEWS ON WRITING, BOOKS + THE WORLD OF PUBLISHING – December 2021
Text by Diane Slocum
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hristmas is a great time to encourage children to enjoy books. Here are a few of our favorite Christmas stories published this year.
The Little Golden Book...
Garden: Holiday Decorations from the Garden
Story By Tulare-Kings Counties UCCE Master Gardeners
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hat a wonderful bounty of color we have in our Central Valley gardens! At this time of year, our thoughts are moving toward...
Tulare Chamber – December 2021
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he holiday season is one of our favorite times of the year, a time of thanks and giving. The cheer felt throughout this time of year is so heartwarming....
Visalia Chamber – December 2021
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s we entered the fall months, the season kicked off with the Visalia Chamber of Commerce’s Oktoberfest. This year’s sold-out event of 1,500 attendees featured some of the Central...
Reflections of Tulare County
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