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Neighborhood Village breaks ground
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 25th for the Neighborhood Village, a community in Goshen that will have 49 residences for the homeless. The community will feature a... — Updated 9/8/2022
Visalia Gleaning Seniors Plan to Expand Services into Goshen
The Visalia Gleaning Seniors are looking to expand into the Goshen area. The Gleaners supply bread, sweets, fruits, vegetables and other food items to low-income seniors. They currently deliver food three-to-four times a week to mo... — Updated 9/8/2022
Measure U Back on Ballot in Exeter Cemetery District
Measure U, which received a majority of votes in the June elections but failed to reach the two-thirds requirement, is back on the ballot for voters in the Exeter Cemetery... — Updated 9/8/2022
Foundation Announces 'Greatest Generation' Mural Restoration Project
The World War II Greatest Generation Mural has been a landmark in the City of Visalia since its dedication on Veterans Day 2006. Unfortunately, time and weather have not been... — Updated 9/8/2022
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CSET Plans to Reopen Two Senior Centers
After 30 months of being closed due to the pandemic, two of the eight senior centers managed by CSET will finally be reopening, marked by separate welcome-back events that... — Updated 9/8/2022
Senior Day in the Park Returns to Kings County
The Kings County Commission on Aging will once again present Senior Day at Burris Park, 6500 Clinton Ave., Hanford. The event will feature a cake walk, games, raffles, music, informational tables, a crazy hat contest and a... — Updated 9/8/2022
Alzheimer's Walk Scheduled at Mooney Grove Park on Oct. 1
Tulare and Kings County residents are invited to participate in the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, October 1, at Mooney Grove Park in Visalia.... — Updated 9/8/2022
Local Committee to Help Create 'Rural Master Plan on Aging'
A committee has been given the task of helping to create “a rural Master Plan on Aging.” Members will consider the needs of rural elders and develop specific recommendations, goals and strategies for Kings and Tulare counties... — Updated 9/8/2022
Visalia Senior Center Fall Open House Planned for Oct. 13
School is back in session, which means that fall is just around the corner and the Visalia Senior Center is getting ready to celebrate fall with its annual Senior Center Fall Open... — Updated 9/8/2022
FHCN Adult Day Care Center Planned in Downtown Visalia
An application for a new 25,000-square-foot adult daycare facility in downtown Visalia is currently in the City of Visalia site plan review process. The application was submitted... — Updated 9/8/2022
Long COVID & Power of Attorney
Question: I was fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID, yet I still got it. Now that I have recovered, I am still fatigued, get short of breath easily, and have a foggy brain. Why... — Updated 7/24/2022
Affordable Senior Housing Projects Planned in Visalia
Plans for two affordable senior housing projects are currently going through the City of Visalia's approval process. Both projects are being planned as affordable housing, which... — Updated 7/24/2022
Government Impostor Scams Costlier for Seniors, New BBB Research Shows
The COVID-19 pandemic saw a rise in reports of scammers pretending to be from government agencies. While reports slowed since peaking in early 2021, victims lost more than twice as... — Updated 7/24/2022
Tulare County Sheriff's Office Warns of New Telephone Scam
The Tulare County Sheriff's Office has received multiple calls from people saying they have been contacted by someone identifying themselves as a member of the Tulare County... — Updated 7/24/2022
Cemetery Measure Heading Back to Ballot in November
Measure U, which would have provided funds to the Exeter Cemetery District, received most of the votes in the June elections, but lost. The final election summary report on the... — Updated 7/24/2022
Most Local Senior Centers Back in Business
Those who came to count on the multitude of senior centers throughout Tulare and Kings counties for meals and socialization are seeing those pandemic-shuttered programs return to th... — Updated 7/24/2022
TCDA Elder Abuse Prevention, Victim Services Program Grant Renewed
The Office of the Tulare County District Attorney was once again awarded a grant by the Governor's Office of Emergency Services to support victims of elder abuse and provide... — Updated 7/24/2022
Survey Reports 1 in 5 on Medicare Use Medical Marijuana
MedicarePlans.com, a platform for health care resources for the elderly and disabled, has published a new survey report that provides insight into the use of medical marijuana among American seniors. According to the report, one... — Updated 5/6/2022
Visalia City Council Sinks Aquatics Complex Proposal
The City of Visalia will not be constructing the aquatics facility proposed by Councilmember Greg Collins anytime soon. His motion to place the proposal on the agenda of a future... — Updated 5/6/2022
Valley Adult Day Services Reopens to Provide Respite for Caregivers
A longtime care provider that closed due to COVID-19 has reopened in Porterville. Valley Adult Day Services (VADS) provides respite for caregivers from caring for patients or loved... — Updated 5/6/2022
Family HealthCare Network Announces a Rebrand
Since 1976, Family HealthCare Network (FHCN) has served the Valley by providing healthcare for all. Over the last 45 years, FHCN has become recognized as the second largest... — Updated 5/6/2022
Campaign and Flags to Mark Elder Abuse Awareness Month
June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and the Tulare County District Attorney's Office will again air its extensive elder abuse awareness campaign using television, radio,... — Updated 5/6/2022
New Senior Center Proposed in Visalia
A proposed senior daily care facility across the street from the Visalia Mall would provide a multitude of social services and auxiliary medical services to seniors in the greater... — Updated 5/6/2022
Seniors to Benefit from New Homeless Village in Goshen
By spring of next year, the state of California is expected to have its first ever master-planned community that will provide dignified homes, jobs and services for those experienci... — Updated 3/5/2022
