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Good morning Visalia! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Visalia family finally forced EDD to pay what it owed
  • Could your Kia or Hyundai in Visalia qualify for settlement money?
  • What could new private-equity owners mean for Visalia Rawhide fans?

Also on today's calendar: BarrelHouse Brewing Co. — The Box and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Dense fog in the morning, with a high of 53 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Friday: Low clouds and fog may break, temps: high: 50, low: 44.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 56 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Visalia man gets back pay after unpaid benefits, questions EDD accountability (kmph.com) — A Visalia husband and father with a terminal illness briefly lost his disability payments, leaving his family scrambling until media attention helped trigger $10,000 in back pay. The family, living in a Visalia home and Assemblymember Stan Ellis’ district, is relieved but still questions why the state’s Employment Development Department cut off benefits during such a critical time.
   

• $9M settlement reached by Hyundai and Kia in 35 states including California (abc30.com) — A new $9 million Hyundai and Kia settlement could bring cash payments and free anti-theft retrofits to local owners, after widespread thefts of certain models. Visalia mechanics and residents describe repeated recalls, viral theft trends, and dozens of teen arrests in the city, underscoring why drivers should check for recalls, lock vehicles, and watch for upcoming settlement details.
   

• Private Equity Dives Further Into Minor League Baseball (frontofficesports.com) — Visalia baseball fans may soon see new ownership for the Visalia Rawhide, as a private-equity-linked group has agreed to buy the Single-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. The deal is part of a wider wave of Minor League Baseball team sales to investment firms, raising questions about how corporate ownership could shape the fan experience in smaller markets.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 18
  • 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 , 3417 W Shaw Ave , Fresno
    3:00 pm
  • BarrelHouse Brewing Co. — BINGO
    BarrelHouse Brewing Visalia - Taproom and Beer Garden , 521 E Main St , Visalia
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 24
  • American Legion Sierra Post 785: Veterans Coffee
    Veterans Memorial Building
    6:30 am

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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)
  • Wanted to put it out there, last Wednesday or Thursday a kitten just showed up on our street eating with the community cats.
    Very loving and sweet. All black with white paws all four. He’s probably about 10 to 13 weeks. The location is 2113 s church. If you live close and… (Nextdoor Key West)
  • MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Freight Handler Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $18-$36/Hr in Visalia. Apply here.
  • Visalia Unified School District posted a job opening for #26-367, Specialized Learning Center Support Technician, Golden Oak Elementary School in Visalia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Visalia here.

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