City of Visalia

09/02/2026

We Need Your Input on Federal Funding!

The City of Visalia is seeking community input on its draft 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), a project under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

📅 You want my comments? Yes! We want your thoughts and comments on the Report. The public comment period is open now through Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

📍 Citizens Advisory Committee Community Meeting
Wednesday, September 2 at 5:30 p.m.
City Administration Building, 220 N. Santa Fe St., Visalia

🏛️ Public Hearing (Part of the City Council Meeting)
Tuesday, September 8 at 7 p.m.
City Hall West - City Council Chambers, 707 W. Acequia Ave., Visalia

You can also submit written comments to [email protected].

📋 What is the CAPER? The Report highlights how federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds were used to support affordable housing, public services, homelessness prevention, rental and utility assistance, home repairs, park improvements, and more.

Learn more and review the draft CAPER at the link in our comments.

09/01/2026

Delta Mosquito and Vector Control District shares that due to high numbers of mosquitoes and the detection of West Nile virus in mosquito samples, Delta Mosquito & Vector Control District will conduct mosquito treatments tonight in a portion of Visalia tonight.

For future notifications, send Delta Vector a direct message, with your email, here on Facebook to receive future updates and notifications.

09/01/2026

📣We want to hear from you on Visalia Transit's Route 17!

The public comment period for the proposed changes to Visalia Transit Route 17 closes Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

The proposal was brought forward after an evaluation showed consistently low ridership, resulting in buses often operating with few or no passengers. As stewards of public funding, we regularly review our services to ensure transit resources are being used efficiently while continuing to meet our community's transportation needs.

If you currently ride Route 17, have used it in the past, or would like to share your thoughts, we encourage you to submit your comments:

📱 Social Media: Comment/Direct Message
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: Greenline 1-877-404-6473

Or attend the Public Hearing during the next City Council meeting:
📅 Tuesday, September 8.
📍 In-person at the City Council Chambers, inside City Hall West, 707 W. Acequia Ave., Visalia.
💻 Watch virtually and use the instructions for participating remotely, these are included on each meeting agenda. Link to the City Council Meeting Calendar in the comments.

Your feedback matters and will be considered as part of the decision-making process!

08/31/2026

The City of Visalia’s website has been completely rebuilt with a focus on plain language, accessibility, and easier navigation, so you can find the information and services you need faster.

You can also use our SeeClickFix tool to report issues like potholes, broken streetlights, and more, right from your phone. 📱

In this video, Council Member Brian Poochigian and Administrative Services Director Shonna Oneal highlight some of the new features and show you how the website makes connecting with the City easier than ever.

Explore the new website today at visalia.gov!

08/31/2026

Did you know Visalia Fire leads the Tulare-Kings County Regional Hazardous Material Response Team? 🧯

Learn more about this specialized work and our current Firefighter/Paramedic opening in the original post below!

Apply by September 2, 2026: visalia.city/careers

DID YOU KNOW?🧯

Visalia Fire is more than responding to fires.
We are the lead agency for the Tulare-Kings County Regional Hazardous Material Response Team, a specialized multi-agency team responding to HAZMAT incidents throughout Tulare and Kings Counties.

This is the kind of work that challenges you, builds your skills, and makes a difference in the community.

NOW HIRING: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

If you’re looking for a career where you can serve others, continue to grow, and work alongside a dedicated team, this could be your next opportunity.

Monthly Salary: $7,983–$10,017�Application Deadline: September 2, 2026�
Be part of the mission.
Be part of the team.
Be Visalia Fire.

Apply today: https://www.visalia.city/careers

08/28/2026

As Visalia continues to grow, we’re investing in the roads and infrastructure needed to keep our community moving.

From 2024 to 2026, the City constructed approximately $65 million in capital improvement projects, including improvements to major corridors like Tulare Avenue and Caldwell Avenue.

In this video, Council Member Emmanuel Hernandez Soto highlights how these projects are helping improve traffic flow, safety, accessibility, and our transportation network for the future.

Want to see what projects are coming to your neighborhood? Visit visalia.gov/projecttracker to learn more.
Creating a better way of living.

08/27/2026

Ready for September fun?! There is still time to register for Visalia Live & Play classes that kick off the first week of the month!

There's Still Time❗

👉1st Week of September classes starting soon! Check them out and the rest of September's classes in the Fall Live & Play Guide.

🔗Guide: www.visalia.gov/fallguide

There's something for all ages to learn a new skill or pick up a new hobby.🎶💃✂🎨

08/27/2026

Join Visalia Police Department tonight, Thursday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Visalia Convention Center!

08/27/2026

"Oh, sometimes the road is rugged, and it's hard to travel on, but holdin' to each other, we don't have to walk alone. When everything is broken, we can mend it if we try, we can make a world of difference, if we want to we can fly." - Dolly Parton 🎵✨

Flags are flying at half-staff at City facilities until September 1, 2026 by proclamation of President Trump, as a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton.

08/25/2026

Ready to take the next step in your career? We're hiring for the position of Communications Operator in our Visalia Police Department.

Want to learn more about the position? Come meet us! We’ll be hosting an Informational Meeting about the Communications Operator position:
📍 Visalia Convention Center
📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 5:30 p.m.