Council approves Tulare County Office of Education campus expansion, annexation and zoning changes Council approved TECO’s requests to expand and annex property for an expanded educational campus, including general plan amendment, pre‑zone/change zone to quasi‑public, and related entitlements; staff said the project centralizes county education services and adds classroom, training kitchen and conference space.

The Visalia City Council has just greenlit a major expansion of the Tulare County Office of Education campus, promising enhanced educational facilities and services for the community!

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Visalia reviews draft 2026 CDBG and HOME allocations and a 2025 amendment tied to shelter development Staff presented the draft 2026 annual action plan and a 2025 amendment proposing CDBG and HOME allocations for housing, homeless services and ADA projects, and requested public comment during the 30‑day review period before final adoption on April 20.

Visalia is set to transform its community with a bold draft plan for 2026, proposing significant funding for vital housing and ADA improvements!

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Council approves support for NAS Lemoore and a letter opposing AB 1383; consent calendar passes The council voted 4‑0 to send a joint letter supporting NAS Lemoore’s proposed F‑35C basing and voted 3‑1 to send a letter opposing Assembly Bill 1383 (pension reform); the consent calendar passed 4‑0 with one absence.

The Visalia council just made crucial decisions, backing NAS Lemoore's F‑35C transition while opposing a controversial pension reform bill—what's next for our local economy?

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Visalia staff recommend one‑truck electric garbage truck pilot to test CARB compliance and costs City public works staff proposed a pilot of a battery‑electric residential side‑loader trash truck to test range, maintenance, and charging needs as Visalia moves to meet California Air Resources Board zero‑emission rules; staff highlighted grant opportunities but warned of funding and operational uncertainties.

Visalia is taking a bold step towards sustainability by piloting a battery-electric garbage truck to meet California's zero-emission goals and assess its viability against the current CNG fleet.

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