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🌱 Why Visalia is becoming a must-visit Central Valley getaway

Good morning to you Visalia! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Visalia is becoming a must-visit Central Valley getaway
  • What will new Rawhide owners change at Valley Strong Ballpark?
  • Which Visalia native is starring in a new interactive horror movie?

Also on today's calendar: Graze Craze Merry & Bright Graze Night! and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 50 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 45.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Head to this California city for the gigantic sequoias. Stay for its unexpected charms (latimes.com subscription) — Visalia is spotlighted as more than just a gateway to the Sequoias, with a revitalized downtown, frequent farmers markets, and long-running traditions like the Candy Cane Lane Parade. Locals and visitors alike can explore boutique hotels, historic theaters, ghost tours, and nearby outdoor adventures, while the city’s Certified Autism Destination status highlights efforts to welcome all kinds of travelers.
   

2. Rawhide sale catches unanimous approval from Visalia council (thesungazette.com) — Visalia’s City Council has unanimously approved the sale of the Visalia Rawhide baseball team to OnDeck Partners, ensuring current staff stay on and a key stadium settlement runs through 2030. City leaders praised the outgoing Sigal family and expressed optimism that the new, well-funded ownership will keep Valley Strong Ballpark a family-friendly, community-focused venue with fresh plans starting in 2026.
   

3. Visalia native Caleb Brown to star in upcoming horror film ‘Slay Day' (visaliatimesdelta.com) — A Visalia-born actor and former Visalia Rawhide announcer, 19-year-old Caleb Brown, has landed a starring role in the interactive horror film “Slay Day,” due out in 2026. He explains his offbeat character, the choose-your-own-ending format, and why this has been his favorite project in more than a decade of acting.
   

4. Visalia resident stocks stuffings to make a difference (thesungazette.com) — A longtime Visalia resident, Kathleen Dowling, is once again leading her 26-year tradition of stuffing Christmas stockings for Tulare County residents who might otherwise go without gifts. With help from neighbors and local businesses, she gathers donated toys and essentials to fill hundreds of stockings, and says she plans to keep going “until I drop.”
   

5. Tulare County judge reprimanded by judicial commission for repeated misconduct (visaliatimesdelta.com) — A Tulare County Superior Court judge who has served in Visalia since 2017 was publicly reprimanded for repeated misconduct in family law cases and removed from the Visalia family law team. The judicial commission cited abuses of authority, improper courtroom restrictions, and mishandling of litigants’ rights before reassigning her to Porterville.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 17
  • Arts Consortium: Walk-ins Welcome 2
    Visalia Chamber of Commerce , 340 E Oak Ave, Suite 112 , Visalia
    10:00 am
  • Valley Center for the Blind: Holiday Open House
    Visalia Chamber of Commerce , 220 S Mooney Blvd, Suite E , Visalia
    3:00 pm
  • BarrelHouse Brewing Co. — Food Truck: Brahma
    BarrelHouse Brewing Visalia - Taproom and Beer Garden , 521 E Main St , Visalia
    5:00 pm
    • Friday December 19
  • BarrelHouse Brewing Co. — The Box
    BarrelHouse Brewing Visalia - Taproom and Beer Garden , 521 E Main St , Visalia
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • She came HOME this morning!
    I have no idea where she was for the last 7-8 days, but she's here and we are celebrating! Thank you for all that reached out! (Nextdoor Foxwood Estates)
  • My sister's Huskie (Sophie) in Southern California is having a problem the vet can't figure out.
    After X-rays and CT scans showing no foreign bodies or tumors and antibiotics in case of rhinitis, she is still acting as shown in the video. If… (Nextdoor Cherry Meadow)
  • Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for (8187) Visalia: Assistant Manager and Shift Runners in Visalia. Apply here.
  • Graphic Packaging International, LLC posted a job opening for Press Operator in Visalia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Visalia here.

Ok Visalia! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Visalia

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