Hello Visalia! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A new coffee trailer, summer night lights, and a free twilight movie and night market + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A dream on wheels: Sansa Cafe, a new Visalia coffee trailer from co-owners Cynthia Vasquez and Roberto Castro Benitez, opened June 6 to 200-plus visitors, pouring travel-inspired drinks from Ethiopia, Peru and Colombia -- see the coffee trailer.
Farmer voice sought: Tule Basin Land and Water Conservation Trust seeks a farmer board member in southern Tulare County who owns or leases irrigated land to guide SGMA decisions on grazing and infrastructure -- meet the board opening.
Community reading spot opens: Woodlake installed a Little Free Library stocked with donated books after an $859 First 5 Tulare County grant. Designed for child access, no returns are required, inviting families to read -- explore the Little Library.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Your brain needs a field trip: Swap the same-old group chat for story-driven puzzles at CleVR Escape, a local spot mixing live escape rooms with VR adventures that make teamwork actually fun. Grab your usual crew this week, pick a theme, and enjoy that victory photo when the final lock clicks.
Your midweek sanity stop: From lighted pickleball and tennis courts to a kid-approved pair of playgrounds, a dog-friendly Bark Park, and a pond where you can actually fish, Plaza Park is the easy choice when you need fresh air, low-effort plans, and space to move without leaving town.
Plant-parent refresh: Whether your windowsill needs a low-drama roommate or your porch wants some desert-chic, Sugar's Succulents hand-picks California-grown succulents, cacti, houseplants and cute pots, plus giftable arrangements and workshops. They’re mid-remodel, so shoot them a message for gifts or special finds and give your space a little green this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌟 Summer Night Lights @ Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center | Friday (6/26) at 5:30 PM – Summer Night Lights is brightening the Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center with free admission, food, games, activities, and music. Think less rave, more Grow With the Sun vibe, where you bump into people you like, win a game or two, and get home early.
🛍 Market on Mooney @ Vossler Farms | Saturday (6/27) at 8:00 AM – Last-Saturday mornings are for Market on Mooney, where you grab coffee, wander the vendor maze, and pretend you only came for peaches. It’s free, pet friendly, and gloriously local, with enough handmade goods to justify bringing the big tote, and the dog.
🏠 Oak Place Model Grand Opening @ Oak Place | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Nothing says weekend like snooping through houses without committing, so check out Oak Place’s grand opening in North Visalia, six model homes from Ariette and Madison. Up to six bedrooms, open-concept polish, Quesadilla Gorilla, popsicles, and face painting for the kids.
🎬 Free Twilight Movie & Night Market @ Visalia Fox Theatre | Saturday (6/27) at 7:00 PM – Bring a blanket and your inner Team Edward or Team Jacob for a free, family-friendly movie night and market under the stars. Forks After Dark serves up local vendors, snacks, and moody vibes, with sparkly vampires, zero sunburns, and plenty of small-town charm.
🎆 TNT Fireworks @ WinCo Foods | Wednesday (7/1) at 9:00 AM – Only in Visalia do you light fuses and fund food banks in the WinCo parking lot. The TNT booth offers safe fireworks at fair prices, benefiting Congregation B'nai David, FoodLink for Tulare County, and Visalia Rotary, so your backyard show feels festive, responsible, and smug.
🗽 Freedom Fest – City of Porterville @ Porterville Sports Complex | Friday (7/3) at 3:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off the lawn chairs, consider it delivered. Freedom Fest throws a double birthday for America 250 and Porterville 100, with small-town pride, familiar faces, music, and enough nostalgia to make even your uncle sentimental.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Visalia report Weather forecastToday — High: 99°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 99. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 98°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 98. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 66. West wind 0 to 5 mph. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained two-story home blends airy interiors with resort-style outdoor living. Soaring ceilings, expansive windows, and open living and dining spaces keep everything bright and spacious. The primary suite feels like a private spa with a soaking tub, dual vanities, separate shower, and oversized walk-in closet. Outside, a sparkling pool and lush mature trees create a secluded retreat near parks and shopping.
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