Fresno's Pacific Seafood is closing its doors Nov 15, 2009
Cold Stone Creamery shops in Fresno, Clovis, Hanford and Visalia will serve free waffle bowls. And Wahoo's Fish Taco at Palm and Nees avenue will give out free tacos. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Report: Orange Cove mayor's son traded meth for card info Nov 15, 2009
Visalians arrested in ID theft. One Visalia resident has been charged and another arrested in an identity-theft case that could involve as many as 50 victims ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Fresno's Pacific Seafood is closing its doors Nov 15, 2009
Cold Stone Creamery shops in Fresno, Clovis, Hanford and Visalia will serve free waffle bowls. And Wahoo's Fish Taco at Palm and Nees avenue will give out free tacos. (Fresno Bee)
Glover returns to Fresno with 'So You Think You Can Dance' tour Nov 15, 2009
Visalia native works 'Wonder' on Disney ship. CARIBBEAN SEA Nick Nunez never went to sea while growing up in Visalia. (Fresno Bee)
Local briefs: Clovis Ave. road work planned Nov 14, 2009
An informational meeting on the Tulare County Sheriff's Department's Volunteers in Patrol program will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the county Office of Education in Visalia, 2637 W. Burrel Ave. ... Volunteer applications are available at or at the sheriff's personnel office at 36004 Road 112, Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Buchanan rocks Central, still unbeaten Nov 14, 2009
From Clovis to Fresno and Visalia to Exeter, the theme in high school football tonight is clear: Week 9 is fine and a lot will be learned by 10 p.m. ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Congress can't reform Nov 14, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Authorities: DNA links woman to babies' remains Nov 14, 2009
"She did not have the right to stick the baby out there," said Byer, 41, of Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Sneak previews: JC football Nov 14, 2009
Today: 7 p.m. at Mineral King Bowl in Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Buchanan rocks Central, still unbeaten Nov 14, 2009
From Clovis to Fresno and Visalia to Exeter, the theme in high school football tonight is clear: Week 9 is fine and a lot will be learned by 10 p.m. ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
'Pups survive Fresno scare Nov 13, 2009
VISALIA - Hanford High's boys water polo team got a win and a big wakeup call rolled into one convenient package Thursday night. The top-seeded Bullpups had to overcome a 3-0 deficit after one quarter and got 13 saves from goalkeeper Ryan Dias to defeat Fresno 13-10 in a Division II quarterfinal game at El Diamante High School. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Local briefs: Restitution ordered in Shaver boat case Nov 13, 2009
The onramp to westbound Highway 198 from Plaza Drive in Visalia will be closed Sunday morning for repairs to guardrails ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Jury: Ill. man gets death penalty in 1983 slaying Nov 12, 2009
man gets death penalty in 1983 slaying - National Wire - Fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Teen arrested just before giving birth Nov 12, 2009
A 35-year-old Visalia man was arrested late Friday after ramming into another car that was stopped at a DUI checkpoint being conducted by Visalia police. The man was driving a Chrysler Sebring southbound at a high rate of speed and without lights when he ran into the rear of a Ford Ranger pickup being driven by a 20-year-old Visalia man stopped in line for the checkpoint in the area of Ben Maddox and Douglas streets, police said ... Visalians arrested in ID theft. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Poll: Californians worry about cuts to higher ed Nov 12, 2009
The Fresno-Visalia metropolitan area was ranked last among 55 metro areas nationwide by the Web site The Daily Beast ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- State)
YMCA wants students for Model Legislature Nov 12, 2009
The YMCA is currently seeking high school students from the Visalia and Woodlake areas to participate in its Youth nment's Model Legislature and Court Program. The Woodlake and Visalia delegations meet every Wednesday ... Woodlake's 6 p.m. meeting space is the Woodlake High School Library, and Visalia's 7 p.m. meetings are at the YMCA at 211 W. Tulare Ave.. (The Exeter Sun, CA)
More of this story... Nov 12, 2009
The most recent announcement was made by Visalia Medical Clinic, which said it would unveil its newly remodeled clinic with a Lindsay Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the Lindsay Medical Group, located at 833 Sequoia Ave.. Every aspect of these remodels was done with our patients in mind,' said Russ Desch, chief financial officer of Visalia Medical Clinic ... Visalia Medical Clinic is the largest physician-owned clinic in the Valley, and also remodeled its... (The Exeter Sun, CA)
Donations returned to Fresno Co. GOP Nov 12, 2009
Through a special fundraising committee, the Visalia Republican has contributed about $120,000 to GOP candidates and causes since January 2007 ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Cold front rolling through Valley Nov 12, 2009
He worked at the Visalia Times-Delta before coming to The Bee ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
National council sets timeline for California water study Nov 11, 2009
Council lays out timeline for California water study - Capitol and California - Fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Applauds water deal Nov 11, 2009
Devin Nunes, R-Visalia, is meant to offset water losses caused by restoring the San Joaquin River ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Tulare Co. targets medical pot shops Nov 11, 2009
Medical marijuana users in the county's unincorporated areas will need more, said Jeff Nunes, director of the Visalia Compassionate Care Center, a distribution center northeast of Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sentencing delayed for Orosi mom Nancy Ortiz Nov 11, 2009
"She did not have the right to stick the baby out there," said Byer, 41, of Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Smooth talk wrinkles mall walk Nov 11, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Valley Vietnam veteran among soldiers honored for bravery Nov 11, 2009
Observing the holidayThe following places will be closed or not operating today in observance of Veterans Day:* Public schools* California State University, Fresno; Fresno City College and West Hills College* City, county, state and federal offices* Courts* Libraries* Kings Area Rural Transit * Post offices and mail delivery* Banks Hanford waste collection (today's pickup on Thursday; Thursday pickup on Friday)The following places will be operating on the holiday:* Fresno Pacific University*... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Granite Park developer Barbis files bankruptcy Nov 11, 2009
Creditors have forced local media mogul Harry J. Pappas into a personal bankruptcy filing -- an unusual move that threatens his effort to save Visalia-based Pappas Telecasting Companies from financial disaster ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Tulare Co. targets medical pot shops Nov 11, 2009
Medical marijuana users in the county's unincorporated areas will need more, said Jeff Nunes, director of the Visalia Compassionate Care Center, a distribution center northeast of Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Playoff start times announced Nov 10, 2009
Thursday's game will be played at El Diamante High School in Visalia. Game time is 6:30 p.m.. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Chew on this: Conn. police say gum thefts increase Nov 10, 2009
Visalians arrested in ID theft. One Visalia resident has been charged and another arrested in an identity-theft case that could involve as many as 50 victims ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Two men killed along I-5 Nov 10, 2009
SUV's security tech helps police end Visalia chase. Visalia police chasing a carjacking suspect Sunday got a little help from OnStar when the security company located the 2009 Chevy Tahoe and then turned off the engine ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Going All-in: Top-seeded 'Pups hit the road Nov 10, 2009
It was announced Monday the Bullpups, the top seed in the Central Section Division II playoffs, would play their first game, a quarterfinal matchup against the winner of today's Edison-Fresno game, at El Diamante High School in Visalia on Thursday. The problem is the Hanford High pool, an L-shaped facility with both a deep and shallow end in the field of play and, thus, not in favor with the section. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Marathon organizers steer clear of major disruptions Nov 10, 2009
Jerry Commeret of Visalia captured the essence of the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon as he leaped in joy, kicking his heels together for the crowd lining the street close to the finish line ... During February, the nine-day, nine-stage road race featuring more than 130 of the world's top cyclists had a finish in Clovis, then teams traveled to Visalia for the start of a stage the next morning ... This year, Visalia will get another morning start with a finish in Bakersfield, according to the cycling... (Fresno Bee)
NYPD: Suspicious powder sent to 3 NY consulates Nov 10, 2009
Visalia mail bomb suspect is victim's uncle. Federal investigators on the trail of a mail bomb that hurt a Visalia man arrested a suspect in Oklahoma on Thursday -- the victim's uncle ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Wash. lt. gov's son wounded in workplace shooting Nov 10, 2009
Man, 22, shot in Visalia. Visalia police are investigating a shooting Monday that hospitalized a 22-year-old man ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Fallen Muir Wilderness climber is dead Nov 10, 2009
The body of Molly Ervin of the Visalia area was found about 3 p.m. Tuesday at Avenue 264 and diagonal 94 in a rural area north of Tulare ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide Nov 9, 2009
Prices in the Visalia-Tulare-Porterville area fell nearly 17 cents to an average of nearly $3 ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Fresno-Clovis marathon worth the effort Nov 9, 2009
Jerry Commeret of Visalia captured the essence of the Eye-Q Two Cities Marathon as he leaped in joy, kicking his heels together for the crowd lining the street close to the finish line ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Reedley wins on last-second FG Nov 8, 2009
Pete Borjas' 27-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter provided the winning margin as the Falcons (3-6, 1-3) shocked the Giants (5-4, 2-2) at Mineral King Bowl in Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Main Street's body count rises Nov 8, 2009
That very same day, in Visalia, California, a Tulare County sheriff's deputy tried to serve an eviction notice to Melvin Nicks, 50. Nicks by stabbing the deputy with a knife and barricading himself in the house for several hours. (Salon)
Parents: Be Web aware Nov 8, 2009
At Central California Connections Academy in Visalia, a virtual public school, preventive measures are already in place. Stephanie Lusk, a teacher with the academy, said that although the students' class work is all Internet-based, measures are taken to ensure students' safety while they do their schoolwork. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Ways students can save Nov 8, 2009
After hearing about the closure of the Visalia SPCA, I suggest that we see if fourth- or fifth-year veterinary school students at the University of California at Davis would travel down two or three days a week to help spay or neuter pets ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Body found decomposing in Redwood City pool ID'd Nov 8, 2009
An unidentified body of a woman was found Saturday in Visalia buried in a shallow grave. Visalia police said the body was in an advanced state of decomposition, and had been in the grave for some time ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Calif. men arrested for kidnapping woman at casino Nov 8, 2009
Four Farmersville residents have been arrested in connection with a rash of robberies in Tulare County in the past six weeks, Visalia police said. The suspects are believed to be responsible for robbing eight businesses in Visalia and one each in Exeter, Farmersville and Goshen ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Judge stops 2 Web sites from selling Beatles songs Nov 7, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Shell Oil to pay $19.5M in environmental fines Nov 7, 2009
The local stations -- in Clovis, Fresno, Kingsburg, Selma, Kettleman City, Tulare and Visalia -- are among more than 1,600 in the state that are subject to requirements for improved monitoring and maintenance of underground tanks, better employee training and improved recordkeeping ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Valley Shell stations involved in violations Nov 7, 2009
The local stations -- in Clovis, Fresno, Kingsburg, Selma, Kettleman City, Tulare and Visalia -- are among more than 1,600 in the state that are subject to requirements for improved monitoring and maintenance of underground tanks, better employee training and improved recordkeeping ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Parents: Be Web aware Nov 7, 2009
At Central California Connections Academy in Visalia, a virtual public school, preventive measures are already in place. Stephanie Lusk, a teacher with the academy, said that although the students' class work is all Internet-based, measures are taken to ensure students' safety while they do their schoolwork. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Court upholds removal of man after Nazi salute Nov 7, 2009
Visalia mayor pleads for homeless. Visalia Mayor Jesus Gamboa appealed to his fellow council members this week to install portable toilets at a homeless encampment on the city's north border ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- State)
New use found for old Valley gas field Nov 7, 2009
Meanwhile, a Palo Alto-based biotechnology company and two Visalia-based dairy technology companies also announced plans Monday to build a separate facility that would generate energy from dairy waste to power a new ethanol plant in the San Joaquin Valley ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Sneak previews: JC football Nov 7, 2009
Today: 7 p.m. at Mineral King Bowl, Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Minn.'s 'DWI chair' sells for more than $10,000 Nov 7, 2009
s 'DWI chair' sells for more than $10,000 - Odd News - Fresnobee. Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. (Fresno Bee)
Stepfather convicted in death of 'Baby Grace' Nov 7, 2009
"She did not have the right to stick the baby out there," said Byer, 41, of Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Hanford frosh defeat El Diamante Nov 7, 2009
VISALIA - Hanford High's freshman football team scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat El Diamante 29-19 on Thursday, remaining undefeated on the season. Ricky Mora scored on a two-yard run and Victor Bonilla added a 40-yard scoring run to complete the come-from-behind win. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Another college option Nov 7, 2009
In Central California alone, University of Phoenix has campuses in Fresno, Bakersfield and Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Don't blame fishermen Nov 6, 2009
Devin Nunes, R-Visalia, is meant to offset water losses caused by restoring the San Joaquin River ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Sheboygan man tries to sell the rights to his name Nov 6, 2009
Visalia namesake carries on ... Every school child in Visalia learns that the city got its name from pioneer Nathaniel Vise, who named it after Visalia, Ky ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Belana restaurant closes in Fig Garden Village Nov 6, 2009
Fire destroys former Visalia restaurant. The former Gina's Ristorante in Visalia caught fire Tuesday night and all but burned to the ground ... The fire at 1933 W. Sunnyside Ave. occurred about 10:40 p.m. By the time firefighters arrived, flames were shooting out the roof, and half the building was on fire, according to the Visalia Fire Department. (Fresno Bee)
It's not all Jay-Z this weekend in music Nov 6, 2009
That puts them in the company of artists such as The Shins and Iron Only time will tell whether Morning Teleportation gets as big as those acts, but people in Visalia are getting an early look at the band, which plays an all-ages show at 9:30 tonight at Howie Pizza, 2430 S. Mooney Blvd. Cover is $5 ... Thus far, Slim has played Lollapalooza, made the late-night talk show rounds and recently released a new album, "Be Set Free." He'll be at Visalia's Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., at 9:30 p.m.... (Fresno Bee)
Local briefs: Fresno restaurant to host MMA pre-fight weigh-in event today Nov 5, 2009
The Oakland Raiders Boosters of Tulare and Kings Counties will meet at 7 p.m. Friday at the Visalia Elks Lodge, 3100 W. Main St. ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Woman pleads guilty in road rage dressing case Nov 5, 2009
A 35-year-old Visalia man was arrested late Friday after ramming into another car that was stopped at a DUI checkpoint being conducted by Visalia police. The man was driving a Chrysler Sebring southbound at a high rate of speed and without lights when he ran into the rear of a Ford Ranger pickup being driven by a 20-year-old Visalia man stopped in line for the checkpoint in the area of Ben Maddox and Douglas streets, police said ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
Fresno City College veterans event set Nov 5, 2009
Visalia Fire Department: Memorial service at 9 a.m. today at Fire Station No. 51, 309 S. Johnson Ave., Visalia ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Continue reading Nov 5, 2009
He had chemotherapy once a week in Fresno and radiation treatments five days a week in Visalia. Kingsburg Cancer Volunteers stayed in touch. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Los Angeles church pastor sued for alleged abuse Nov 5, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- State)
State Center foundation to recognize donors Nov 5, 2009
VISALIA Two longtime trustees at College of the Sequoias face opposition in the November election ... Shoppers can get a preview of the new Macy s in Fresno and Visalia Saturday during the stores Charity Shopping Day Saturday ... Both stores in Fresno s River Park in Fresno and in the Visalia Mall are scheduled to hold their grand openings Oct. 28 in former Gottschalks locations. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
NH woman's car hit by a escaped boar on interstate Nov 5, 2009
VISALIA The summer eviction and closure of Mearle's College Drive-In may not yet spell the demise of the 66-year-old structure. Concerns over the future of the distinctive pink building with its semicircular awning and neon milkshake sign are accelerating efforts by Visalia officials to include it on a local historic register ... Hundreds show up for VIsalia Macy's grand opening. (Fresno Bee)
