Valley Voice

06/18/2026

https://kmph.com/news/local/ag-bonta-approves-lawsuit-to-remove-four-recalled-avenal-council-members?mc_cid=2fd9a478bc&mc_eid=a6b8d5089e

The City of Avenal is responding after California Attorney General Rob Bonta granted permission for a lawsuit seeking to remove four Avenal City Council members

06/17/2026

Tulare-Kings Writers to meet Saturday!

Tulare-Kings Writers will meet at 10 am on Saturday, June 20, at The Ice House Theatre located on the corner of Santa Fe and Race in Visalia.

Be certain to bring paper and a pencil or pen as we will be doing a fun writing exercise.

06/17/2026

Local Fresno author Mark Arax draws the parallels between agriculture in the Central Valley and mega data centers in Silicon Valley and their impact on California - its landscapes, neighborhoods and cost of liviing.

From gold to water, California’s wealth was built on extraction. The AI boom is reviving an old question: who pays the price?

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

https://kmph.com/news/local/city-of-avenal-community-members-file-injunction-against-recalled-avenal-leaders?mc_cid=5ef76a96f4&mc_eid=a6b8d5089e

Tensions flared in Avenal City Council chambers as city leaders again refused to accept Kings County’s recall election results, prompting a heated public meetin

06/16/2026

Donna's Calendar of Event - Don't miss a thing going on in the South Valley!!

Live Theater Encore Theatre will perform the beloved musical “Annie” about Little Orphan Annie trying to find her parents from June 11-27 at 324 South N, Tulare. 559 686-1300 or Facebook: Encore Theatre Tulare Ice House Theatre presents for one-weekend only “A Glee-ful Cabaret” July 10-12 wi...

06/16/2026

Summer Solstice Night Walk at Tule River Parkway

Experience a guided night walk at the Tule River Parkway. Sunday June 21st is the summer solstice.

This is the shortest night of the year. We meet in Fallen Hero’s Park at the parking lot at 8 pm then walk west on the Tule River Parkway to the Butterfield Stage Corridor Trail.

Nature at night is a unique experience. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. This is a free guided walk provided by the Tule River Parkway Association. Individuals have a choice of a 1.3 mile or a 1.7-mile round trip. This section of the trail features solar lights. There are restrooms and drinking fountains at Fallen Hero’s Park. We recommend bringing a flashlight, insect repellent, and a personal water bottle. The shorter walk returns in 30 -45 minutes and the longer walk in 45-75 minutes. There are opportunities to stop and enjoy the river corridor at night, talk with fellow walkers, and listen to nature. Dogs on a leash are welcome.

For more information call Cindy at 559 789-4391 or

The Tule River Parkway is a public park in the City of Porterville. It includes a paved walking trails that run along the south bank of the Tule River from Hwy 65 to Main Street. The Parkway is home to over thirty distinct gardens featuring native California plants. The gardens are maintained by vol...

06/13/2026

CITY OF PORTERVILLE TO CELEBRATE 45TH ANNUAL FLAG DAY CEREMONY AND UFC FREEDOM 250 WATCH PARTY

The City of Porterville invites residents and visitors to participate in a day of patriotism and community celebration on Sunday, June 14, 2026, featuring the 45th Annual Flag Day Ceremony and an evening UFC Freedom 250 Watch Party as part of the Porterville 100/America 250 commemorations.

The 45th Annual Flag Day Celebration will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Grocery Outlet, located at 50 W. Olive Avenue in Porterville. The annual observance of National Flag Day has long been a tradition in the Porterville community.

The ceremony will include the lowering of the previous year's American flag and the raising of a new flag on the prominent flagpole located at the Grocery Outlet Shopping Center. This year's keynote speaker will be Senator Shannon Grove.

In conjunction with this year's Flag Day celebration and as part of the ongoing Porterville 100/America 250 commemorations, the City of Porterville will host a UFC Freedom 250 Watch Party later that evening. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building, located at 1900 W. Olive Avenue, beginning at 5:00 p.m. and will have limited capacity.

Community members are invited to gather and watch UFC Freedom 250, a nationally televised patriotic celebration taking place on the grounds of the White House as part of America's 250th anniversary observance. Complimentary hot dogs, chips, and beverages will be provided while supplies last. The evening will conclude with a brief firework display at approximately 8:45 p.m.

06/13/2026

Come see Linda Jarrett from Lindsay break the Guinness World Record, again, for oldest person to ride a unicycle for a set amount of time!