Supporters rally to aid the Tulare County Symphony
Randy Zeeb and Al Fisher of Visalia have started a temporary committee, Support Our Symphony, whose sole purpose is to raise $100,000 for the Tulare County Symphony Association.
The symphony is reeling financially following the reign of controversial conductor David Andre. Donations by key supporters dried up in protest, despite well-regarded performances by the orchestra under Andre's direction.
11:12:51 PM Saturday, May 10, 2008
Visalia growth unlikely to stall in slowdownVisalia remains on track to reach 165,000 by 2020 just as the General Plan predicts, and the current real estate slowdown won't delay things.
11:44:57 PM Thursday, May 8, 2008
'Elect Maze' signs irk some RepublicansFour simple words are generating controversy among Republicans in Tulare County: Elect Maze State Assembly.
11:17:56 PM Saturday, May 3, 2008
Ex-Laker works to help kids; big influences were a coach, JesusThe tallest guy in the room towered above the young people and adults seeking his autograph.
11:11:26 PM Thursday, May 1, 2008
History buff shares Valley lore on InternetToday, on one of those newfangled "Internet radio" shows, historian Terry Ommen of Visalia will tell tales of the outlaws who roamed Tulare County when the West was young and wild.
11:11:33 PM Saturday, Apr 26, 2008
'Vicycles' new Visalia attempt at greener cityCombine the word "Visalia" with "bicycle" and what do you get?
By Lewis Griswold / The Fresno Bee
11:05:18 PM Thursday, Apr 24, 2008
Symphony bids adieu to Andre at concertA tribute concert to say thank you to Tulare County Symphony Conductor David Andre will be held May 4 by musicians of the Tulare County Symphony.
11:55:00 PM Tuesday, Apr 22, 2008
New guide heralds Sequoia ShuttleWhen the new edition of Frommer's guide to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks came out, Visalia city leaders quickly leafed to page 106.
11:15:11 PM Saturday, Apr 19, 2008
Earth Day activities planned for South ValleyJennifer Malone, a full-blooded Native American who lives in Woodlake, will demonstrate the traditional art of basket weaving Saturday at Kaweah Oaks Preserve.
By Lewis Griswold / The Fresno Bee
11:50:46 PM Thursday, Apr 17, 2008
Oak Valley celebrates 50 years of educationIn the farm country northwest of Tulare on Sunday, current and former teachers, staff members and students of Oak Valley School will celebrate the rural school's 50th anniversary.
11:57:02 PM Tuesday, Apr 15, 2008
Gamboa relishes his role as 'cut man'12:05:21 AM Sunday, Apr 13, 2008
Union Elementary to get new tenants10:53:43 PM Thursday, Apr 10, 2008
Visalia chamber loses leader to San Diego12:30:48 AM Wednesday, Apr 9, 2008
Abandoned kittens find way to loving care11:32:15 PM Saturday, Apr 5, 2008
Family says aloha to dream vacation11:52:16 PM Thursday, Apr 3, 2008
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