Visalia Times-Delta / Tulare Advance-Register

On Tuesday night, the Visalia Unified School District approved $10 million in budget cuts to be implemented during a two-year plan. Full Story »

No damage to the Valley's citrus crop from this week's rain and low temperatures was reported Tuesday, but growers aren't safe yet. Full Story »

A year after announcing the layoff of 200 workers at the county's Health and Human Services Agency, county officials announced Tuesday they will be hiring 66 workers. Full Story »

The year 2010 is almost here. But the Times-Delta isn't letting 2009 pass without looking back at the stories — good, bad and in between — that gave it a distinct flavor. Full Story »

Planned Parenthood's weekly clinic hours at 211 N. Stevenson St., Visalia, have changed to 2-6 p.m. Tuesdays. A story in the weekend edition of the Times-Delta included the old hours. Full Story »

This year's Children's Christmas parade theme, "Christmas Future," turned out to be appropriate. Full Story »

TIPTON — Iva Sousa concedes that she isn't a grant-writing expert. Full Story »

When Kendra Hissem came into work at Save Mart in Visalia on Tuesday, she had no idea she would be leaving with a $10,000 check in her name. Full Story »

The Visalia City Council voted unanimously to give the city's Fire Department the go-ahead to apply for a $1.9 million federal grant that would finance a new nine-member engine company. Full Story »

The holiday spirit is in the air with community members and businesses continuing to show acts of kindness to those in need in Tulare County. Full Story »

Citrus growers are firing up the wind machines and preparing for a long night tonight as a hard freeze threatens to damage the county's $592 million orange crop. Full Story »

The city of Visalia's finance chief urged the council's new majority Monday night to use caution when tapping the city's $34.1 million in reserves. Full Story »

The Visalia City Council on took a first step Monday night toward adopting an ordinance that would put restrictions on panhandling and where homeless people can set up camp. Full Story »

Sequoia Genealogical Society Board President Lorene Clark said she's hopeful additional dialogue about the future home for the society's collection will lead to a council decision. Full Story »

While a contract agreement hasn't been reached between the Tulare high school district and the California Teachers Association, both sides say they are eager to come to an agreement. Full Story »

While watching an old movie on the television, I was reminded of my grandfather. In the movie, an "old-timer" was sitting at a small table while a dog slept at his feet. The character would saucer his coffee between bits of conversation with a friend. It triggered memories of my mom's father. Full Story »

Reports received by the Tulare Police Department: Full Story »

Visalia Unified School District is set to adopt $10 million worth of budget cuts to be implemented during the next two years. Full Story »

Acts of kindness and holiday spirit continue this week in Tulare County, with Visalia Rotary Club and Sequoia Beverage Co. offering charitable efforts. Full Story »

Michael McDonald and the Visalia Emergency Aid Council are asking those who attend McDonald's concert Friday to bring a new toy for a needy child. Full Story »

Rain, wind, freezing temperatures and even a chance of Valley-floor snow flurries are in the forecast for the next few days. Full Story »

The Creative Center Players are again getting creative for the holidays, preparing for a production of "Remembering Christmas." Full Story »

The day its signs were posted along Highway 99, the California Welcome Center, located inside the Heritage Complex in Tulare, received 20 visitors — only the second day of operation. Full Story »

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Santa Claus greets children on Saturday at a community holiday party organized by Tulare READ at Pizza Factory and Chilitos Restaurant. Full Story »