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Race for Scholarships! There's Still Time to Sign Up!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Thursday, March 28th, 10:02 am

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Lace Up Your Running Shoes!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Thursday, March 7th, 8:23 am

Help students make strides toward higher education!

Proteus is sponsoring the Inaugural William M. Maguy 5k Run/2k Walk.

The event planned for April 6th at 7 a.m. at Cutler Park.

Proteus, Inc. is a non-profit community-based organization with 45 years of experience serving economically disadvantaged residents in the Central Valley. We offer a range of programs which include adult basic and vocational education, employment-related services, child abuse prevention, family self-sufficiency, gang prevention, childcare and other services aimed at assisting individuals and families.

Proteus awards several scholarships to deserving students through a competitive application process. Scholarships range from $500 to $1,200 to deserving youth and adults.

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Check Out the "Lantern Light Ghost Tour" in Allensworth Saturday

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Friday, January 18th, 6:29 am

On January 19th, Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park will offer a lantern light ghost tour of the century old town of Allensworth.

The Park preserves the only town in California founded, built, and populated by African Americans and is the only State Park in Tulare County.

While walking through the inky darkness with the creatures of the night, visitors will hear stories of unexplained noises and strange happenings in and around the historic buildings.

The Porterville Ghost Society will be available to show how their equipment and devices are used to detect paranormal activity attached to the home of Colonel Allensworth along with other homes of the community.

This will be a unique experience for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of this isolated town and has a desire to do something a little out of the ordinary.

The tour will begin at 8:30pm and will last approximately 90 minutes.

Visitors will meet at the visitor c

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"Majestic Mountain Loop" Links Park, Destinations

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Friday, January 11th, 11:38 am

Several tourism entities and representatives from three National Parks have unveiled a new cooperative promotion highlighting Kings, Sequoia and Yosemite National Parks.

The program, called Majestic Mountain Loop, will help visitors looking to experience some of California’s most popular attractions, was created by Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau, and Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

“We see a lot of people who come through the area looking to see as much as they can during the limited time they have on their trips.

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Be Prepared If You Want to See the Big Trees!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Thursday, January 10th, 9:27 am

Temperatures and weather patterns can be drastically different throughout the valley—but it’s even more extreme in the national parks!

Daytime temperatures can vary 20-30 degrees depending on your location. While shorts and sandals may be appropriate in the foothills in the spring and early summer, it may not be in the higher elevations where there may be several feet of snow on the ground.

Why do I have to use tire chains here?

You can't see the Big Trees without them and you may not be safe without them!

Tire chains or cables may be required throughout most of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks due to snowfall/storms at any time between early fall through late spring/early summer.

Upon entering these chain-restricted areas, visitors need to have proper fitting chains in good repair. Ensure that chains fit and practice installing them prior to entering the parks.

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Lace Up Your Shoes and Get Moving in 2013!

Submitted by Liz Gonzalez on Friday, December 21st, 12:44 pm

There are two fun, great ways to start 2013 on the right (or left) foot!

You can start right away, on the morning of January 1st!

Bank of the Sierra is presenting the Inaugural Resolution Run.

It's taking place in the streets of Downtown Visalia, and benefits the Golden State YMCA and California Law Enforcement's Wish Upon a Star.

There will be a 1 mile kids run, and a 5k run.

You can click here for more details.

You can also run 5k or 10k the morning of January 13th at Cutler Park. The 2013 Tule Fog Run takes place along the banks of the St. John River.

500 runners participated last year.

The event includes chip timing and warming stations. If you register by January 13, you are guaranteed a long sleeve shirt.

Click here for more information on the 2013 Tule Fog Run.

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WHC Lemoore Hosts State Wrestling Championships Friday & Saturday

Submitted by Nicole Garcia, Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012, 12:04am

WHC Lemoore Hosts State Wrestling Championships Friday & Saturday

The CCCAA State Wrestling Championship Tournament is coming to WHCL this Friday and Saturday. The top two teams in the competition on Dec. 7 and 8 are the northern and southern champions: Fresno City College in the north and host West Hills College Lemoore from the south, whose campuses are only 35 miles apart.

“Fresno City is the southern-most college in the northern region,” explained WHCL Coach Kent Olson. “And we’re the northern-most school in the southern region.”

It adds a cross-town rivalry feel to the event, which Olson recognizes, but he is more focused on getting his team ready to beat the neighboring college. “They’re very tough,” he said of Fresno City, which has been ranked No. 1 all season. “But we have a good shot.”

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