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2 Destination Visalia, CA | 2012 / 2013


5 Visitor Centers & Driving Directions8 History of Visalia10 Visalia Towne Trolley Routes11 About Downtown14 Downtown Visalia Events Calendar18 Downtown Historic Walking Tour19 End of the Trail20 Downtown Visalia’s Victorian Homes22 Nightlife26 Dining Guide32 Downtown Visalia Map34 Shopping Guide40 Day Trips42 Exploring the Arts46 Art on Fire48 Downtown Visalia Murals49 Multifunctional Venues50 Sound of Downtown52 Valley Oak SPCA52 Downtown Visalia Worship Guide55 Downtown Security56 Kaweah Delta Health Care 60 Doctor’s Orders: Get Outdoors65 Visalia: Virtually At Your Fingertips

EXPLOREVISALIA Inside This Issue


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KINGS CANYONSEQUOIA N.P.KINGS CANYONSEQUOIA N.P.

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Driving DirectionsComing from the North• Take CA-99 South toward Bakersfield • Take exit for CA-198 West• Merge onto CA-198 East • Take exit onto CA-63 N/W Noble Ave toward Cutler Orosi/Kings Canyon• Turn left at South Court Street

Coming from the South• Take CA-99 North toward Fresno• Take exit 96 to merge onto CA-198 East toward Visalia/Sequoia National Park • Take exit 107A to merge onto CA-63 N/W Noble Ave toward Cutler Orosi/Kings Canyon• Turn left at South Court Street

Visitor CentersDowntown Visalia Alliance103 N. Court StreetVisalia, CA 93291(559) 732-7737www.downtownvisalia.com

Visalia Chamber of Commerce220 N. Santa Fe StreetVisalia, CA 93291(559) 734-5876www.visaliachamber.org

Convention & Visitors Bureau303 E. Acequia AvenueVisalia, CA 93292(559) 334-0141www.visitvisalia.org

Visalia AirportDaily Non-Stop FlightsLos Angeles Great Lakes Airlines, flygreatlakes.com(800) 554-5111


History of Visalia

VVisalia is the oldest town between San Francisco and Los Angeles and indeed is the Crown Jewel of the San Joaquin Valley.

Once a creek side settlement, Visalia is now a thriving city with nearly 130,000 inhabitants and has become a community that takes great pride in the small town feel and high quality of life that accompanies big city amenities. Just a few short miles from dusty Highway 99 with big rigs bar-reling along at a fast pace and cars jockeying for position; make the exit east 198, there is a respite for the weary road warrior in Downtown Visalia.


When California achieved statehood in 1850, Tulare County did not exist. The land that is now our county was part of the huge County of Mariposa. In 1852, some adventuresome pio-neers settled in this area, then called Four Creeks. The area got its name from many watershed creeks and rivers flowing from the Sierra Nevada Mountains. All the water resulted in a widespread swampy area with a magnificent oak forest. The industri-ous group of settlers petitioned the state legislature for county status and on July 10 of that same year, Tulare County became a reality. One of the first inhabitants of a fort built by the settlers, unnecessarily as it turns out; to protect themselves from Native Americans was Nathaniel Vise. Nathaniel was responsible for survey-ing the new settlement. In November of 1852, he wrote, “The town contains from 60-80 inhabitants, 30 of whom are children of school age. The town is located upon one of the subdivisions of the Kaweah (River) and is destined to be the county seat of Tulare.” In 1853, that prediction became a reality and Visalia has remained the county seat since that time.

In 1858 Visalia was added to John Butterfield’s Overland Stage route from St. Louis to San Francisco. A plaque commemorating the location can be found at 116 East Main Street. Included in the early crop of citizens were some notorious and nasty indi-viduals who preyed upon the travel-ers along the Butterfield Stage route. Many saloons and hotels sprouted up around the stage stop downtown and commerce was brisk if a bit risky.

The next memorable event was the arrival of the telegraph in 1860. Visalians then could get timely information of the events taking place on the East Coast which would ultimately develop into the Civil War.

During the Civil War, many of citizens of Visalia couldn’t decide whether Visalia should stand on the side of the North or the South, so they simply had a Mini Civil War of their own on Main Street.

No one really knows the outcome of the war, but apparently it was concluded to the satisfaction of the participants and life returned to normal.

The federal government however, was not so easily convinced and reacting to concern about sedition banned Visalia’s pro-south Equal Rights Expositor newspaper and established a military garrison. Camp Babbitt was built in 1862 to stop overt southern support as well as maintain law and order in the community. During these Civil War years, Visalia was incorpo-rated which gave the town new rights. The second incorporation in 1874 moved Visalia into city status with a common council and an ex-officio Mayor and President.

Once a creek-side settlement, Visalia has grown up to be a thriving city with over 120,000 inhabitants and has become a community that takes great pride in the small town feel and high quality of life that accompanies big city amenities.


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So MuchDowntown

AAre we lucky to have such a wonderful community and popular downtown district? No. It is not by chance but it is decades of visionary leadership, unique planning and continued investment that have made Downtown Visalia this Central Valley “Jewel”.



Largest Financial District in the Central Valley

More than 5,000 employees

Home to the largest and most advanced medical center between Fresno and Bakersfield

More than 50 Restaurants

More Events Held Downtown than anywhere in Tulare County

500,000 People within 30 Minutes of Downtown

Largest Arts District in Tulare County

Largest Selection of Nightclubs

Largest Downtown Employers:Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictCity of VisaliaBuckman-Mitchell InnsuranceVisalia Community BankProvost & PritchardFamily Healthcare NetworkVintage PressSmart & Final GroceryMarriott Hotel of Visalia

Downtown is a barometer of the entire community. It is the second place a prospective industrial park candidate visits, right after the potential location. Corporate executives understand the downtown is a reflection of the community’s health. If you find a decaying core area you are bound to find those same problems throughout the city.

Downtown, as always, has something different to offer. It is not your status quo. The products sold are unique and so is the service.

Bike racks have been installed to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. The more than 2,000 trees planted by the Urban Tree Foundation make Downtown Visalia a very pleasant place to spend the day.

A snow covered Sequoia National Park is just 45 minutes away.In a community-wide cultural arts survey conducted by the City of Visalia, participants chose downtown as one of the top three places to bring visitors. With the

most of everything to offer all within a compact area, it is no wonder the central business district is a favorite. From free concerts in the Garden Street Plaza to world class entertainment at the historic Fox Theatre. Restaurants and shopping along with the best in nightclub action you can go out on the town and stay at one of our world class hotels; the Marriott Hotel Visalia at the Convention Center and the Comfort Suites Hotel. Both are conveniently located in the heart of downtown with plenty of free parking.

Visalia, in the heart of the 2nd largest agricultural community in the United States. Billions of dollars of produce, dairy and nuts come from Tulare County. Naturally, Downtown hosts a farmers’ market each Thursday night March through October. Many of the 50 restaurants downtown use the products produced here in their favorite recipes. It makes the foods better and less expensive to produce when you buy locally.

Sports tournaments ranging from youth baseball world series events and bowling championships to indoor events at the Visalia Convention Center including everything from mixed martial arts and sold out concerts to the California Home Show.

The city completed a $17 million renovation of the ballpark which is home to the Rawhide Baseball Team. The renova-tion produced a park that is rated number one for baseball in the United States. All of it is accessible from the Downtown Visalia Trolley for just 25 cents.


Downtown VisaliaEvents Calendar

January Symphony at the Fox www.tcsymphony.org

Chinese New Year Celebration (January/March dates vary)www.allholisticmed.com

A Bridal Odyssey at the Visalia Convention Center www.abridalodyssey.com

FebruaryArts Visalia Sofa Art & Trolley Tourwww.artsvisalia.org

Spring Fling www.sivisalia.com


MarchFarmers Market begins (through October)www.visaliafarmersmarket.com

SPRING Sidewalk Salewww.downtownvisalia.com

Visalia Irish Festivalwww.visaliabreakfastlions.org

Minds In Motion WalkKaweah Delta Rehab

St. Patrick’s Day Parade www.eventsvisalia.org


April“Your Friday nights just got a whole lot better.”

Tables & chairs are provided so you can enjoy FREE music in a beautiful outdoor setting at Garden Street Plaza in downtown Visalia. But you won’t be sitting long with the great beat of

fabulous local talent. Beer, Margaritas, wine and Bar-B-Q for sale. www.downtownvisalia.com

Wine & Cheese Walkwww.downtownvisalia.com

One Day Without ShoesEncina between Center & Mainwww.onedaywithoushoes.com

Great Western Fan Festivalwww.fanfestivals.com

Arts Visalia Gallery Show www.artsvisalia.org

Visalia Rawhide Baseball season begins www.rawhidebaseball.com

May Downtown Expowww.downtownvisalia.com

Breakfast Lions Club Car Show on Main Street www.visaliabreakfastlions.org

Cinco de Mayo Parade www.tkhcc.org

Slick Rock Film Festival Award Ceremonywww.slickrockfestival.org

June Sequoia National Park Shuttle Service (June through September)www.sequoiashuttle.com

July A Bridal Odyssey at the Visalia Convention Center www.abridalodyssey.com

July 4th Celebration (Mineral King Bowl)www.ci.visalia.ca.us

August Visalia Teen Idol Contest at the Historic Fox Theatre www.ci.visalia.ca.us/depts/parks_n_recration

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September Taste the Artswww.artsconsortium.org

Waiters Race www.eventsvisalia.org

Dog Daze Parade & Festival www.vospaca.org

Regal Cinema Art Independent & Alternative Films (Spring March-May, & Fall Sept.-Nov.)www.regmovies.com

Visalia Home Expo www.visaliahomeshows.com

Casablanca www.creativecenter-visalia.org

October Taste of Downtown Tuesday, October 2,2012. Sample great foods at your favorite restaurant as you stroll downtown from 5 to 9 pm. Enjoy wine and beer tasting from 5 to 8pm. Vote for

your favorite restaurant. Enter to win Downtown Gift Checks. One ticket allows you access to all. The Taste of Downtown is a sellout event. www.downtownvisalia.com

Breakfast Lions Club “Music in Motion” Band Reviewwww.visaliainvitional.com

Oktoberfest at Rawhide Ball Parkwww.visaliachamber.org

NovemberCandy Cane Lane Parade

The 66th annual Candy Cane Lane Parade is Monday, November 26, 2012 at 7pm on

Main Street in Downtown Visalia. The Christmas parade is the longest running night time holiday parade in the Central San Joaquin valley. www.downtownvisalia.com

December Arts Visalia Holiday Art Show www.artsvisalia.org

Christmas Tree Auction www.visaliachamber.org

Cowboy Poetry www.foxvisalia.org

Downtown Holiday Open Houses www.downtownvisalia.com

Downtown HistoricWalking Tour


TTake in a bit of Visalia’s history by strolling though our historic downtown. Along the way you’ll discover old churches, the little white schoolhouse, early hotels and the famous Fort Visalia. The tour begins at Fort Visalia where the first Euro-Americans planted themselves in 1852. The original granite curbs, retired horse-tie rings, and weathered wall bricks still evoke similarities to the 19th century, while newly installed informational plaques along the way describe major historical events.

For a detailed self-guided tour map, please stop by the Downtown Visalia Office at 103 N. Court Street, Visalia, CA 93291 or visit downtownvisalia.com to download a copy of the map.


End of the TrailThis lone figure on his weary horse is one of the most recognized symbols of the American West. By many it is viewed as a reverent memorial to a great and valiant people. To some Native Americans, however, it is viewed as a reminder of defeat and subjugation a century ago. The monu-mental, 18’ plaster sculpture was created for San Francisco’s 1915 Panama-Pacific International Ex-position and received the exposition’s Gold Medal for sculpture. The subject of immediate popular acclaim, the image was widely reproduced in postcard, print, curio and miniature form.

Although Fraser hoped his masterpiece would be cast in bronze and placed on Presidio Point over-looking San Francisco Bay, material restrictions during the First World War made the project impossible. Instead, in 1920, the city of Visalia, California, obtained the discarded statue and placed it in Mooney Park, where it remained, in a gradually deteriorating condition, for 48 years. In 1968, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum acquired this original plaster statue, restored it to its original magnificence, and made it a focal point of the museum. A replica of this famous art piece stands on the original site in Mooney Grove Park, Visalia, California. www.visitvisalia.org/playing/take-a-tour


Downtown Visalia’sVictorian Homes

VVisalia has a large number of restored Victorian homes and fine examples of early bungalow dwellings. Many of these can be found along North Locust between Murray and Race; along North Willis and along Grove. The Spaulding House located at 631 North Encina is a wonderful example of a Colonial Revival. The home is one of two Bed and Breakfast Inns in Visalia. The other Bed and Breakfast, 601 North Encina at Race is the Ben Maddox House, one of the few early homes, which has been continuously occupied since it was built.

If you’re interested in taking a self-guided walking tour of Visalia’s Historic Homes, please stop by the Downtown Visalians Office at 103 N. Court Street, Visalia, CA 93291. They will provide you with a map to explore the beautiful historic and Victorian Homes of Visalia.


FFind a variety of live music, local as well as international talent on weekends and weekdays in a variety of settings Downtown. DJ’s, extensive wine lists, and specialty bars with award winning bartenders, are open for your evening enjoyment. Our Downtown night spots are open until 11 pm or later and/or have music. Pick your poison at any of our Downtown watering holes.

Out OnThe Town


Brewbakers Brewing Company 219 E. Main - 627-2739www.brewbakersbrewingco.comLive bands 3 nights a week,7-10pm. No Cover! See website for live band schedules.

Cafe 225 California Bar & Grill225 W. Main - 733-2967www.cafe225.com

The Cellar Door101 W. Main 636-9463www.cellardoorvisalia.com Live bands. See website for live band schedules.

Crawdaddy’s 333 E. Main 625-5300www.crawdaddysvisalia.com Live bands. See website for live band schedules.

The Southern Pacific Depot 207 E. Oak 732-8611www.depotvisalia.com

Double LL Steak House 401 E. Center 627-1126

Downtown RookiesSports Bar & Grill215 E. Main 732-1200www.downtownrookies.comLive Bands Friday, Saturday & Wednesday. Food also served until 12:00 am.

El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant, Bar 208 W. Main 622-8525

Fattee Alberts Pizza 229 E. Main - 732-2535www.fatteealbertspizzacompany.com

Fugazzis127 W. Main 625-0496www.fugazzisbistro.com

Henry Salazar’s Fresh Mex Grill123 W. Main 741-7060www.henrysalazars.com

Jack & Charlie’s 204 E. Oak 738-5752 www.jackandcharlies.com,

Lum Lums Chinese Restaurant, Bar 417 E. Center 733-5292

The Republik 115 N. Locust - 627-2239

Tommy’s 130 N. Encina 627-6077www.tommysdowntown.com

The Vintage Press 216 W. Willis 733-3033www.thevintagepress.com

Visalia Brewing Co. 112 W. Main 734-2739

Zhuo Restaurant at the Visalia Marriott 300 S. Court 636-1111www.zhuomarriott.com


Food for Thought

VEnjoy a great meal any time of day in Downtown Visalia. Downtown is home to over 50 locally owned restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and wine bars. They cater to every budget and offer dishes that are sweet, savory and simply delicious.Produce, most of which is grown locally, is chosen for its quality and recipes that have been passed down for generations are still delighting diners today.

Catering and private banquet rooms are available at sev-eral restaurants making downtown the perfect choice for a meeting, party or social gathering.

Bon Appetit!


AMERICANBrewbakers Brewing Co.219 W Main Street627-2739www.brewbakersbrewingco.com

Crawdaddy’s3333 E Main Street625-5300www.crawdaddysvisalia.com

Doc’s Drive-In421 W Acequia Ave635-4934

Double LL Steak House401 E Center Street627-1126Check us out on facebook!

Downtown Rookies Sports Bar & Grill215 E Main Street732-1200Check us out on Facebook!

Fugazzis California Bistro127 W Main Street559-625-0496www.fugazzisbistro.com

Lunch Box, The112 N Court Street635-8624www.lunchboxcateringcompany.com

Main Street Café233 W Main Street741-1171www.mainstreetcafevisalia.com

Sue Sa’s Club House Deli699 W Center Street559-733-2582

Valhalla 314 W Center Street627-2113

Visalia Brewing Company Pub & Grill 112 W Main Street 734-2739Check us out on Facebook!

Zhuo’s at the Marriot300 S Court Street636-1111www.zhuomarriott.com


ASIANAkamaru Japanese Restaurant120 W Main Street739-8227www.akamaru-sushi.com

Canton Chinese Restaurant419 E. Main Street732-5716 www.cantonchineseretaurant.net

Gum-Bo Chinese Buffet Express101 S. Court Street732-4263

Hong Kong Restaurant417 E Center Street733-5292

LumLum’s 417 E Center Street734-3604

Visalia Tea Garden325 E Main Street734-3604

BAKERYBothof’s Bakery221 E Main Street734-9458www.bothofsbakery.com

Frosted Muffin, The108 S Church Street786-2886Check us out on Facebook!

Gourmet Desserts & Wedding Cakes110 S Church Street318-7658www.gourmetdessert.net

Panderia - El Mejor129 N. Court 365-0600

Picnic Shop Bakery114 W Main Street734-1847

Raisin’ Dough Bakery 116 E Main Street, Ste-100635-8049Check us out on Facebook!

CASUALA&W Drive In301 N. Willis 625-1513www.awrestaruants.com

Checkers Drive-In401 W. Acequia 733-4227

Crepe Bar, The400 E. Main Street734-2737www.thecrepebarvisalia.com

Fatte Albert’s Pizza229 E. Main Street735-9405www.fattealbertpizzacompany.com

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Subs312 W Main Street625-4546www.jimmyjohns.com

Mearle’s On Main315 E Main Street734-8113

Montes Express 316 N Court Street734-1847

Picnic Sandwich Shop114 W Main Street734-1847

Pizano’s Wood Fired Pizza129 E Main Street732-6333Check us out on Facebook!

SP’s Burger & Mexican Food100 S. Church Street627-9777

Subway Sandwich Shop110 W Main Street625-5000www.subway.com

Taylor Bros. Hot Dogs206 N. Encina732-2781Check us out on Facebook!


Tazzaria - Bistro 208 W Main Street625-4750Check us out on Facebook!

Togo’s/Baskin Robbins423 W Main Street733-7448Check us out on Facebook!

Quiznos200 E Acequia738-9505www.quiznos.com/restaurants/ca/visalia

COFFEE210 – Café210 W Center 739-9010www.210life.com

Char-cu-te-rie211 W Main Street733-7902Check us out on Facebook!

Starbucks110 W Main Street625-4750www.starbucks.com

Tazzaria 208 W Main Street625-4750Check us out on Facebook!

ITALIANLittle Italy Restaurant & Caffe303 W. Main Street734-2906www.littleitalyrestaurantandcaffe.com/

Rosa’s Italian Ristorante314 S, Johnson732-6707www.rosasitalianristorante.com/

FINE DININGCafé 225225 W Main Street733-2967www.cafe225.com

Jack & Charlie’s204 E Oak Ave738-5752www.jackandcharlies.com

Southern Pacific Depot, The 207 W Oak Ave732-8611www.depotvisalia.com


Tommy’s Restaurant130 N. Encina627-6077www.tommysdowntown.com

Vintage Press, The 216 N. Willis733-3033www.thevintagepress.com

MEXICANAlejandra’s Restaurant314 W Main Street636-3215www.alejandrasonmain.com

Colima’s Mexican Res-taurant111 W Main Street733-7078

El Tarasco #2208 W Main Street622-8525www.el-tarasco.net

Henry Salazar’s Fresh Mex Grill123 W Main Street741-7060www.henrysalazars.com

Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant309 E Main Street734-5405

Taqueria El Mejor129 N Court Street635-0600www.elmejorfood.com

SPECIALTY Kamilz - Mediterranean 302 W Main Street636-1618

India Curry House211 W Main Street739-1039

Rio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse104 E Main Street625-1155www.riogrillsteakhouse.com

Watson’s Veggie Garden615 W Main Street635-7355www.watsonshealthfoods.com


Miss Me, JBrand, Hudson Jeans, Joes Jeans, Stone Rose,English Laundry, BB Dakota, Joseph Ribkoff and more!

in house seamstress & stylistcatering to men and women of all ageslarge range of sizesexcellent customer service

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Shopping Guide

ARTS/BOOKS/FRAMINGArts Visalia214 E. Oak 739-0905www.artsvisalia.org

Brandon-Mitchell Art Gallery & Bookstore117 S Locust625-2441

Sharples Frames Arts & Awards118 S Court733-4304

CRAFTS/GIFTS/FLORISTSBeverly’s Fabrics & Crafts217 E Main Street627-5456www.beverlys.com

Chavez Balloons329 E Main Street738-0577Check us out on Facebook!

Clay Café225 E Main Street733-2022www.claycafevisalia.com

Creative Flowers124 N Willis 627-0370www.visaliacreativeflowers.com

Main Street Coin Co., Inc.204 W Main Street734-8840Check us out on Facebook!

Pacific Treasures & Gourmet219 W Main Street733-0213Check us out on Facebook!

p.s. I love you too119 W Main Street734-9647Check us out on Facebook!


Sequoia Cigar Company111 N Locust 738-8115

Tulip Unique Florals & Wedding Accessories214 N Encina799-3713www.tulipfloralstudio.com

APPAREL/BOUTIQUES/SHOESBrown’s Shoe Fit Co.201 W Main Street734-4152www.brownsshoeco.com

Chelsea Street Boutique114 E Main Street734-7467Check us out on Facebook!

Claudia’s Closet202 W Main Street627-8000Check us out on Facebook!

Discovery Shop, American Cancer Society110 W Main Street627-1955

Diva Chic Boutique202 E Acequia636-3482Check us out on Facebook!

Essentials 110 W Main Street738-8444

Girlfriend’s Boutique110 E Main Street635-9900

Haute Couture Purses207 W Main Street, Suite E920-2299www.hautecouturepurses.com

Hot Mess Boutique207 W Main Street, Suite –B300-3174

Link’s Mens & Womens Wear115 E Main Street732-4858www.linksvisalia.com

Simply Chic Boutique100 E Main Street735-3184Check us out on Facebook!

Stacey’s Boutique112 E Main Street639-9673www.staceysboutique.com

Sugar Plum’s Boutique218 W Main Street624-0103Check us out on Facebook!

Trendz Boutique207 W Main Street636-8739Check us out on Facebook!

BRIDAL/TUXAnnabelle’s Bridal Boutique200 W Main Street625-2303Check us out on Facebook!

Brides N’ Maidens205 W Main Street733-3472Check us out on Facebook!

Janeth’s Bridal & Tux125 N Court Street627-4200

Tux 4 You 112 S Locust635-9600

Tux N’ Tails112 S Locust627-3104

What’s Up Europe125 E Main Street625-0335www.whatsupeurope.com

HEALTHCenter for Integrated Medicine725 W Main Street625-4246www.allholisticmed.com

Jon’s Optique114 W Main Street734-2020www.jonsoptique.com

Kaweah Delta Medical Center400 W Mineral King624-2000www.kaweahdelta.org

Nature’s Pharmacy207 W Main Street, Suite –A734-2478Check us out on Facebook!

Town Center Pharmacy535 W Acequia Ave734-5893

Watson’s Nutrition Center617 W Main Street732-3866www.wtsonhealthfoods.com

HOME/OFFICE FURNISHINGSEmbellish & Restore102 E Main Street804-7411Check us out on Facebook!

Fantastic Furniture115 S Locust627-3858

Franey’s Design Center121 N. Encina733-9990www.franeysfurniture.com

Janeen’s Furniture Gallery220 W Main Street625-8884www.janeensfurniture.com

Marcela’s Home Store214 W Main Street622-0987www.marcelashomestore.com

Ziayas Uniq Imports215 W Main Street636-8647

JEWELERSAcapulco Jewelers221 W Main Street732-9336www.acapulcojewelersvisalia.com

Bernay’s Jewelers123 S Church Street733-4027

J.A. Burgess Jewelry125 S Church Street732-4854Check us out on Facebook!

Luis’ Jewelers112 W Main Street625-1788Check us out on Facebook!


Michael’s Custom Jewelry316 W Main Street734-7079www.michaelscustomjewelry.com

Quality Jewelers213 W Main Street734-0606www.qualitydiamondjewelers.com

Raphael’s Fine Jewelry & Design109 W Main Street625-2080Check us out on Facebook!

Stephen’s Jewelry105 W Main Street627-6565

CAMERA/PHOTOGRAPHYA & G Studio113 N Church St, Suite 404549-7427www.aandgstudio.com

Avila Graphics107 S Church Street, Suite –L741-1593

Best Friends Fotography107 W Main Street Suite 16723-0393Check us out on Facebook!

Mike’s Quality Cameras105 E Main Street733-3882www.mikesqualitycamera.com

Photography & Video by TMC111 W Main Street732-5895www.photographybytmc.com

PhotoMeneage/CJ Hopper Photography208 W Main Street595-9691www.cjhopper.com

Roy Dressel Photography115 W Main Street734-2110www.roydresselphoto.com

Third Element Studios121 E Main Street Suite -303967-2453www.thirdelementstudios.com

SALONS/DAY SPAS/TATTOOAkari Skin & Body Care113 N Church, Suite 219679-4484Check us out on Facebook!

Art of Nailz113 N Church Street, Suite 407300-8063Check us out on Facebook!

Bliss Essentials108 S Court Street280-6220Check us out on Facebook!

Boling’s Barber Shop112 S. Church 679-8816Check us out on Facebook!

Cindy Rouch Massage113 N Church Street, Suite 416909-2802

Color Me This113 N Church Street Suite 416972-3485Check us out on Facebook!


East to West Hair Artistry225 E Main Street635-1466Check us out on Facebook!

Estes Institute of Cosmetology324 E Main Street733-3617Check us out on Facebook!

Estilo Salon106 S Church Street731-7972Check us out on Facebook!

Exotica Hair Studio301 W Main Street635-1360Check us out on Facebook!

Gold Start Barber Shop110 W Main Street, Suite E734-8700www.goldstarbarbershop.com

Hair Unlimited122 N Willis732-1832

Ka-Lazh Hair Designs121 S Church Street627-4742

Kymm’s Day Spa210 S Johnson, Suite C739-1523

Liza’s Day Spa210 S Johnson, Suite A739-1523www.lizasdayspa.com

Loft, The111 S Court Street, Suite 101734-5638

Metropolis Salon117 W Main Street622-0808www.metropolissalonspa.com

Metropolis Body Spa115 W Main Street, Suite B622-0208www.metropolissalonspa.com

Nails By Farrah113 N Church Street, Suite #305972-2009

Our Place Salon210 N Floral Ave739-0479

Renaissance Salon & Day Spa421 W Main Street627-1174www.renaissancevisalia.com

Sacred Tiki Tattoo Studio114 S Locust741-9070Check us out on Facebook!

Sage Salon Suites318 W Main Street739-9900www.sagesalonsuites.com

Salon 525525 W Main Street738-9940www.salon525.com

Salon de Estee324 W Main Street735-0111

Salon Envy 809 W Main Street732-7900Check us out on Facebook!


Serenity Salon & Spa319 W School Street732-7256

Velvet Sky Salon208 W Main Street Suite -8635-7590

VIP Cuts of Visalia 316 S Bridge Street723-8614

TRAVEL/ENTERTAINMENTAmerica’s Best Value Inn623 W Main Street636-3171

Comfort Suites210 E Acequia738-1700www.visalialodging.com

Cruise Experts Agency, The111 S Court Street, Suite#102625-5139www.cruiseexperts.com/

Enchanted Playhouse, The307 E Main Street739-4600

Marriott Hotel Visalia 300 S Court Street636-1111www.marriott.com

Regal Cinema, Stadium 10 Theatre120 S Bridge Street741-7293

Visalia Fox Theatre308 W Main Street625-1369www.foxvisalia.org

GENERAL MERCHANDISE/SERVICESCentral Valley Healthy Snacks209 W Main Street, Suite C624-1233www.healthysnacksvisalia.com

Nooks & Cranny Tee & Copy Shop119 N Court Street651-3502Check us out on Facebook!


Paragon Cleaners119 S Willis734-3424

Smart & Final (Grocery)600 W Center625-9044www.smartandfinal.com

Surplus City315 E Main Street734-8113

Quality Upholstering611 W Main Street625-5311

Ruby Slipper Performing Arts Academy113 S Willis 732-7463Check us out on Facebook!

Sierra Performing Arts Center114 E Oak Street627-8277www.sierraperformingartscenter.com

Toddle Fitness 309 W Oak Street816-7716www.toddlefitness.com/

Ultimate Aquarium 217 W Main Street741-1745www.ultimateaquarium4you.com

UPS Store120 S Church Street625-5710www.theupssotrelocal.com/2056

Velouria Records109 E Main Street625-8000Check us out on Facebook!

Xpress iphone Repair115 N. Court Street827-3076Check us out on Facebook!

SPORTING EQUIPMENT/APPARELBeat Wear411 W Main Street627-5722Check us out on Facebook!

Midtown Sports, Inc.117 E Main Street733-1817

Palomino’s Music & NFL Shop218 N Floral 635-7560

Sierra Bicycle Werks123 E Main Street741-0700www.sierrabicycles.com/


Day Trips

VConsider this our official invitation to your next unforget-table adventure. Come play in our backyard and you’ll discover the biggest trees, tallest mountains, and a charming downtown full of live entertainment, rich history, and stunning art. We can’t wait to show you! The region boasts abundant choices for camping, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, climbing, boating, and hundreds of other outdoor


activities, all in our backyard. National parks, national monument, national forest, state parks, county parks, and city parks provide a wide array of ex-plorations for every adventurer. Home to magnificent mountains, spectacular Giant Sequoia Trees and dozens of festivals and events, Visalia welcomes you with open arms.

From history to art, shopping, and entertainment to some of the most thrilling adventures on your bucket list, you’ll have an experience that is distinctly yours, and distinctly California!

Don’t forget about the Sequoia Shuttle! Enjoying Sequoia National Park has never been easier! We’ll do the driving while you relax aboard the Shuttle on a journey from Visalia, Exeter, or Three Rivers through Sequoia groves in one of the nation’s oldest national parks. Once inside the park, you’ll benefit from three free in-park shuttle routes to popular destinations including the General Sherman Tree, Moro Rock, Crescent Meadow and more. Tickets are only $15 per seat and the Shuttle operates from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Book your trip online at SequoiaShuttle.com or by calling: (877) 404-6473.

Want to know how to make your trip up to the Parks even more epic? Take a look at some of our favorite adven-tures and sights to see.

1 General Sherman Tree: The General Sherman Tree Loop 1/2 mile trail

descends upon some of the most magnificent trees in the National Park and culminates at the base of the General Sherman Tree-the world’s larg-est living thing. Relax at convenient benches that line the trail along the way. If you only have time to do one thing in the Sequoias, choose this!

2 Moro Rock: Spectacular views of the Great Western Divide and

western half of the Park await you atop this giant granite dome. Trust us: the steep 1/4 mile staircase to the summit is well worth the photo op at the top. And it’s only 400 steps!

3 Tunnel Log and Crescent Meadow: Most impressive in spring when

the wildflowers are in bloom, this meadow is home to wildlife and many other trails that weave through remote areas of the forest. Drive under Tunnel Log, a site noted as one of the last “novelty” sites in the Park. This tree, which feel in December 1937, measures 21 meters in diameter at its base and stood about 275 feet tall!

4 Mineral King Valley: Take a scenic drive to Mineral King in Sequoia

National Park for sweeping views and vistas of the East Fork of the Kaweah River and adjacent mountains. The road is not for the faint of heart, as it ascends in tight curves for 25 miles (1.5 hours one-way) along a steep, narrow road. The drive, while daunting, is well worth your time. At the end of the road you will be rewarded with the opportunity to hike or peer into some of the most stunning and accessible high country in the Sierra Nevada

5 Crystal Cave: Sequoia National park’s majestic, towering forests

will definitely have visitors looking skyward at the big trees, but don’t forget to look down, too. One of 270 caves hidden throughout the park, Crystal Cave offers visitors a remarkable peek beneath the surface of the Sierras. Formed of marble, Crys-tal Cave in California’s Sequoia Na-tional Park is decorated with curtains of icicle-like stalactites and mounds of stalagmites.


Exploring the Arts ofDowntown Visalia

AAbout the Arts Consortium The Arts Consortium brings together artists, organizations and art enthusiasts to advocate, promote and provide opportunities to create and celebrate the arts for all Tulare County residents and visitors. The Arts Consortium is a nonprofit membership organization and its members hold an impressive number of events year round in Tulare County and in Downtown Visalia. Whether it is a family-friendly event or world-class music, each week brings a different way to enjoy the arts. Membership meetings are open to the public and held every first Tuesday of the month at the Creative Center’s Jon Ginsburg Gallery. Call 713-4324 or visit the website at www.artsconsortium.org for more information.

Visalia’s Taste the ArtsVisalia’s Taste the Arts returns to Visalia September 27 – October 1 in downtown Visalia. The event debuted in 2010, when members of the Arts Consortium boldly took the fine arts outside of traditional galleries and onto the streets of-downtown Visalia. In 2011, thousands gathered for a weekend of hands on engagement and creativity. Children carved zucchini into veggie animals, graffiti artists competed in an aerosol paint contest, COS art students maneuvered a steam roller to create print works, pre-teens and cover bands rocked the stage, and 40 regional artists showed beautiful art pieces in oil, acrylic, ceramics, gourds and photographs. Additionally member organizations invited the public to enjoy free opera, free symphony, and free theatre performances. Save the date, because you won’t want to miss the Valley’s premier art, music, and culture festival.


Places to Experience Art210

Those behind the counter at 210 are accustomed to the surprised comments of first-time visitors who were unaware of the café’s gallery-like atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a cup of coffee or brunch item while browsing the space and viewing the work of up-and-coming artists in the commu-nity. 210 also offers a performance space for musical concerts, plays, and events. This vibrant café and community center is located at 210 W. Center in downtown.

Arts VisaliaA premier non-profit arts center, located at 214 E. Oak Avenue, Arts Visalia boasts three booked galleries, year-round classes for adults and youth, and a full calendar of special events. Gallery Hours are Wednesday through Saturday from Noon to 5:30 and admission is free. For more information on schedules, classes, and events visit: www.artsvisalia.org

Imagine UThe ImagineU Interactive Chil-dren’s Museum has been serving the children of our community

since 2002. The museum offers activities for children and their families including exhibits like a multilingual make-believe market, a real fire truck ready to be explored, the Bernoulli blower, and interactive miniature trains. Other museum specialties include weekly events, field trips, and birthday parties, so plan your trip at www.imangineumuseum.org

COS Art GalleryEloquently run by students, the College of the Sequoia’s Art Gallery, produces five exhibitions of national and regional artists each year. The season culminates with a student showcase to close the Spring Semester. The campus gallery serves to heighten aware-ness and appreciation for artistic ventures in the community. Take the opportunity to support the efforts of our students and visit the gallery Tuesday through Friday during the school year in room 214 on the ground floor of the Kaweah Building.

August 2012Arts Visalia: Young at Art 2012August 1 – August 31, 2012Reception: Friday, August 3rd, 6 – 8pm

Visalia Community Players Present: 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeAugust 17-19, 24-26, August 31-September 2, 2012 Ice House TheatreWritten by Rebecca Feldman, Music & Lyrics by William Finn, Directed by Corey Ralston

September 2012Arts Visalia: That Extra Dimension 2012: Invitational Sculpture ExhibitionSeptember 5 – September 29thOpening Reception: Friday, February Sept. 7th, 6 – 8pm

Tulare County Symphony: Pops in the ParkSeptember 8, 2012 5:00pm Zumwalt Park, Tulare

Enchanted Playhouse Theatre Company Presents: Hansel and Gretel Preview: September 8, Additional Shows: September 29, 30 and Oct. 5-7, 12, 13, 2012Main Street Theatre

Visalia Community Players Present: Always...Patsy ClineSeptember 15, 2012 Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pmVisalia Fox Theatre

Visalia Fox Theatre: Merle HaggardSeptember 19, 2012Doors: 6:30 pm / Show: 7:30 pm

The Arts Consortium Presents: Taste the Arts: A Celebration of Art, Music, and CultureSeptember 27-October 1, 2012 Downtown VisaliaA free six-day event featuring the Waiter’s Race, street fair, and free performances

Tulare County Symphony: Taste the Pops at Taste the ArtsSeptember 28 7:30pm Visalia Fox Theatre

October 2012Arts Visalia: Amie Rangel: Solo ExhibitionOctober 3 – October 27, 2012Reception: Friday, October 5th, 6 – 8pm

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Visalia Community Players Present: The Laramie ProjectOctober 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 2012 Ice House TheatreWritten by Moises Kaufman, Directed by Christina Thorin

Visalia Fox Theatre: Imagination Movers – In Concert!Benefitting the Imagine U Children’s Museum October 8, 2012 Matinee: 3:00pm Evening: 6:00pm

Tulare County Symphony: A Spanish American Affair with Robert Belinic, guitarOctober 13, 2012; 7:30pm Visalia Fox TheatreCopland: El Salon Mexico; Rodrigo: Concerto de Aranjuez; Grofe: Grand Canyon Suite

November 2012Arts Visalia: Jane Ziegler: Solo Exhibition October 31 – November 30, 2012Reception: Friday, November 2nd, 6 – 8pm

“8” Fundraiser for American Foundation for Equal RightsNovember 2 and 3, Ice House Theatre

Tulare County Symphony: New and Old World Mash-up with Andrew Tyson, pianoNovember 17, 2012; 7:30pm Visalia Fox TheatreRachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 and Dvorak: New World Symphony

December 2012Enchanted Playhouse Theatre Company: Christmas Show (To be announced)Opens November 30 – Additional performances December 1, 2, 5-8Main Street Theatre

Visalia Community Players Present: A Tuna ChristmasNovember 30-December 2, 7-9, 14-16, 2012 Ice House TheatreWritten by Jaston Williams, Joe Sears, and Ed Howard, Directed by Janice Talbert

Tulare County Symphony: Annual Holiday ConcertDecember 14, 2012 7:30pm Visalia Fox Theatre

January 2013Visalia Community Players Present: DoubtJanuary 18-20, 25-27, February 1-3, 2013 Ice House TheatreWritten by John Patrick Shanley, Directed by J.J. Pestano

Tulare County Symphony: Bon Vivant! with Tracy Harris, fluteJanuary 19, 2013, 7:30pm Visalia Fox TheatreBerlioz: Roman Carnival; Borne: Fantasie Brilliante; Dukas: Sor-cerer’s Apprentice; Ravel: Bolero

February 2013Enchanted Playhouse Theatre Company: The Emperor’s New Clothes Opens February 8 – Additional performances February 9, 10, 15-17, 22, 23, 2013Main Street Theatre

Tulare County Symphony: Psycho! with OrchestraFebruary 9, 2013, 7:30pm Visalia Fox Theatre

March 2013Tulare County Symphony: Musical Stories with Lindsay Deutsch, violinMarch 2, 2013 7:30pm Visalia Fox TheatreGrieg: Music from Peer Gynt; Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue; Khatchaturian: Spartacus suite 2.

Visalia Community Players Present: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?March 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 2013 Ice House TheatreWritten by Edward Albee, Directed by Donny Graham

The Arts Consortium Presents: South Valley Artists Studio TourMarch 22-24, 2013, ticketed event throughout Tulare CountyTulare County artists’ will open their doors to the public, sharing their process and works

April 2013Tulare County Symphony: “Mahler: The Most”: April 20, 2013 7:30pm Visalia Fox TheatreSmetana: The Moldau and Mahler: Symphony No. 1.

Enchanted Playhouse Theatre Compnay: Cat in the Hat Opens April 26 – Additional perfor-mances April 27, 28 and May 3-5, 10, 11Main Street Theatre

2012-2013 Art Event Calendar


Art on FIRE

CCOME TAkE A WALk WITH US!Designs for the artwork on 20 fire hydrants in Downtown Visalia spread like wildfire. Replacing the traditional yellow, the select-ed hydrants are the canvas for creative art designs with unique themes.To create Visalia’s first Art on FIRE Hydrant Walk, Arts Visalia, along with the Arts Consortium, made a call to local artists. Using their imagination, artists created designs that would both reflect our South Valley community culture and display their own recognizable artistic style.


Artists, whose submissions were picked, were awarded a monetary gift for each design they created upon the completion of the final project. The artist also had to be available to paint their fire hydrant on Friday, September 28 during a public art demonstration as part of the Taste the Arts Festival. A plaque acknowledging the artist’s name, the title of the artwork, and sponsor information is located next to each fire hydrant. The Taste the Arts Festival is a yearly signature event in Visalia which celebrates art in its many forms, along with the agriculture our valley produces. In 2012, the 5 day event, which is kicked off by the Waiters Race, will run from September 27 – October 1.

Downtown Visalia is a blaze of fun colors and now sports these unique pieces of eye candy for the many tourists and local pedestrians to view and enjoy. Start your Art on FIRE Hydrant Walk at Santa Fe and Main Street. Heading west on Main Street, you will enjoy one or two hydrants on both the north and south side of each block. As you stroll down the 18 blocks, stop into one of the many fine eateries and pick up a lunch to go. At the west end of the hydrant tour, you will have a choice of either the Mayor’s Park or Moore’s Rose Garden Park to enjoy your lunch. Then hop on the City Trolley and make your way back downtown to enjoy a special cold treat as you explore the many wonderful shops in Visalia’s beautiful downtown area.

The hydrants will be on display until 2014, when artists will again compete for a chance to showcase their artwork in the Art on FIRE Hydrant Walk in Downtown Visalia.

Art on FIRE would like to thank the many local businesses whose donations made this project possible. The proceeds will go to Arts Visalia, our local non-profit gallery and a member or the Arts Consortium, whose mission is “to develop, foster, and promote the arts as central to the quality of life in Visalia”.

We would like to thank the Visalia Fire Depart-ment for its help and support for “Art on FIRE.”

For more information regarding Art on Fire, please visit www.artvisalia.org


Downtown VisaliaMurals

TTake a leisurely stroll down-town to admire many murals within walking distance of one another. Several murals were completed within 30 days by teens participating in the Teen Mural Program. For more information visit the Downtown Visalians Office at 103 N. Court Street, Visalia, CA 93291 or call (559) 732-7737.www.visitvisalia.org/playing/take-a-tour


210210 West Center Avenue: 739-9010Hosts and produces a number of different activities including weekly community forums in a comfortable coffee house setting.

Enchanted Playhouse Theatre307 East Main Street: 739-4600Children’s theatre featuring delightful plays designed for the young and the young at heart. The theatre also hosts special musical series throughout the year.www.enchantedplayhouse.org

Historic Fox Theatre300 West Main Street: 625-1369Historic theatre built in the 1940’s and fully restored hosts everything from the latest concerts to the Tulare County Symphony.www.foxvisalia.org

Ice House Theatre410 East Race Avenue: 734-3900Plays performed by local talent range from provocative subjects and varying formats to musicals and adult humor.www.visaliaplayers.org

Visalia Convention Center303 East Acequia Avenue: 713-4000Home to everything from luncheons, dances and concerts to the largest home and garden shows and business expos in the region.www.visitvisalia.org

The Cellar DoorMore than a wine lounge The Cellar Door hosts live bands and celebrations. www.cellardoorvisalia.com

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Sound of Downtown

OOver the past few years, Downtown Visalia has earned its reputation as the “musical oasis” of the Central Valley. Despite Visalia’s small-town feel, large national touring artists have repeatedly chosen to make Visalia perfor-mances while routing between San Francisco and Los Angeles. But with larger cities surrounding the town, why has Visalia become the hot bed for music?

To start, the city has fostered the growth of live music by supporting non-profit music-preservation organiza-tions such as The Friends of the Fox and Sound N Vision Foundation. The Friends of the Fox have maintained the town’s classic 1,200-seat Fox Theatre; a venue that hosts a variety of music, comedy, and live-action events throughout the year.

The Sound N Vision Foundation is another non-profit organization that books and promotes music throughout Visalia. The organization makes Main Street’s The Cellar Door the hippest music club in the entire central valley. The intimate 400-capacity venue is literally known world-wide for hosting concerts by Grammy Award winners such as “Best New Artist” Bon Iver, and modern-day buzz

bands on the rise like indie rock band Foster the People. All the while, the Cellar Door and the Sound N Vision Foundation support the Central Valley’s own local bands.

Meanwhile, Visalia’s only independently-owned record shop, Velouria Records, also regularly showcases live performances by national touring artists and locals alike. The store vends thousands of vinyl albums, including some of the finest music in every genre spanning the past seventy years of music.

During the spring and summer months, lively outdoor street performance events like Blues Brews & Barbecue and Taste the Arts annually fill The Garden Street Plaza and various downtown locations.

Visalia invites you to come on out and enjoy the “sound of downtown”.

For more information on live music and other entertain-ment, please reference the “Nightlife” portion of this magazine or visit www.downtownvisalia.com

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Pet I.D.?

IThousands of homeless animals enter our shelter each year, all with the hope to find a new home. In 2011 Valley Oak SPCA provided care and shelter for 14,999 lost, stray, injured, deceased, abused, abandoned and unwanted animals – 9,148 of those from Visalia. Less than 10% of the dogs and less than 3% of the cats that arrive at our shelter have any form of identifica-tion – including a microchip. Even if your pet’s collar and license are missing – if your pet has a microchip and your information is current with the microchip company, many times we can get your lost pet back to you the same day or next day. Valley Oak SPCA offers pet microchips for $35 each at our Shelter and Clinic and these can be adminis-tered during regular business hours without an appoint-ment. Your veterinarian can also microchip your pet. Per City of Visalia Ordinance 6.12.030 – all dogs and cats over 4 months of age must be vaccinated against rabies and licensed. Valley Oak SPCA is your licensing agency for resi-dents of Visalia and Dinuba. Pet licenses may be obtained at our shelter, clinic or online. Multi-year licenses are available. Licenses for spayed & neutered pets are as low as $8 per year for cats and $18 per year for dogs.

To view profiles of our adopt-able animals and help us save more lives, visit us online at:www.vospca.orgwww.petfinder.comwww.facebook.com/ValleyOakSPCA Valley Oak SPCA Animal Shelter and Adoption Center29016 Highway 99, Visalia 93277(559) 651-1111Monday-Saturday, 9am-5pm

City of Visalia Animal Control Services: (559) 713-4957Licensing: (559) 713-4686Lost Pet Line: (559) 713-4700Volunteers: (559) 713-4688 Valley Oak SPCA Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic2622 E. Main Street, Visalia (559) 741-1121 Surgical appointments: (559) 741-0492

The Valley Oak SPCA Clinic provides quality affordable spay and neuter surgeries, vaccinations, and microchip-ping for dogs and cats in our community.

Vaccination Clinic Monday-Friday, 9am-11am. No appointment necessary for vaccinations. Pets must be in carriers or on leashes.

If your pet becomes lost, a license or microchip can help us return your lost pet.

Non-denominational Christian Faith Fellowship Sanctuary320 N Court Street732-0510

Church of Christ724 S Court Street636-0477

Faith Assembly of God734 N Court Street734-4386

Fellowship of Hope Pentecostal120 S Locust622-9520

Spiritual Wellness CenterUniversalist – Non-Denominational 117 S Locust625-2441

Presbyterian Church215 N Locust732-8627

Valley Bible FellowshipNon-Denominational Locust & Main StreetSundays 11am

Visalia Buddist ChurchUniversalist514 E Center732-5744

Visalia Community Covenant Church315 N Conyer Street625-5076

Downtown Visalia Worship Guide


Unique Security Services

O“Our officers are dedicated to downtown, and to the safety of business owners and visitors. Their professional demeanor and the ability of these officers to handle a number of problems set us apart from all other downtown programs” Says On Site owner Duane Rodriguez. Officer Dominic Mena of the Visalia Police Department and Downtown Commercial Policing Officer says of our downtown security patrol team, “There is not a better witness to a crime than these trained security officers.” The security officers are trained to cautiously diffuse 99% of the problems.

As big a part of their job the downtown security team acts as the unofficial downtown ambassadors. They know nearly all the business owners and employees by first name and are able to guide tourists and locals to their intended destination in a caring and friendly manner. You can tell a downtown is healthy when there is an abundance of activity both day and night. Downtown Visalia certainly fits that bill thanks in a very large part to our excellent security team. Downtown Bike Patrol is provided by the Downtown Visalia Property Owners Association. This group of property owners formed a 501(c)6 association in 1998 so that funds could be collected to provide capital improvements to downtown and to partner with Downtown Visalians in a number of their projects. Through their involvement, several million dollars has been invested in capital improve-ments, graffiti removal, maintenance and security.


kkaweah Delta got its start in downtown, and today, more than 50 years later, kaweah Delta Medical Center continues to operate here, in the heart of the city. By day, the district’s more than 3,600 employ-ees shop and eat in downtown Visalia, and by night, the bright lights of the district’s six-story Acequia Wing watch over Main Street. While Kaweah Delta is committed to staying downtown and here in the future, here’s a look at what’s happening now to better serve the health care needs of this growing community.

Wound CenterConstruction is happening now to establish the first wound center in Tulare County with hyperbaric chambers. Estimated to open in September on Kaweah Delta’s west campus at Akers Street and Cypress Avenue, the wound center will offer specialized physician oversight and will care for people whose wounds do not heal naturally or respond to other wound-healing methods, particularly diabetics. People who are diabetic often have poor circulation, which prevents nutrients and oxygen from reaching cells to help heal wounds and infec-tions. The hyperbaric chambers infuse oxygen into a patient’s system to accelerate the wound-healing process. Graduate Medical Education

This summer, construction will begin to build-out the fifth floor of the district’s Support Services Building at Mineral King Avenue and Willis Street in downtown Visalia in anticipation of Kaweah Delta’s Graduate Medical Education program. By September, this project should be complete and will house the Margaret Foley Graduate Medical Education Center including conference rooms, a resident lounge and the graduate medical education offices. The simula-

tion center, currently located in the fifth floor Lynn Havard Mirviss Education Center, will also be expanded to include a control room and an additional simulation suite, where residents will be trained and observed as they work with patient simulators.

In July 2013, Kaweah Delta will welcome its first recently graduated physicians for residency training. Kaweah Delta, will establish GME residency training programs in the areas of Family Practice and Emergency Medicine in 2013, followed by a Psychiatry Residency program in 2014, and a General Surgery and Transitional Year program in 2015. The five residency programs will bring physicians who have recently graduated medical school to Tulare County to complete training in their respective specialties. It is estimated that between 40-50% of the physicians that train in Tulare County through the GME programs will remain and practice in the Visalia area.

Sequoia Medical CenterThis August, construction is expected to begin on Sequoia Medical Center, a 52,191-square-foot building being developed by State Center Properties LLC of Fresno at our West Campus at Akers Street and Cypress Avenue. Kaweah Delta will lease space inside this center to establish a second Sequoia Prompt Care and for Kaweah Delta physical therapy services. Space inside will be also be leased to doctors and doctor groups. Once construction begins, construction will wrap up in a year.

HelipadThis September, construction is expected to begin on a helipad at Kaweah Delta Medical Center over the hospital’s main parking lot. The helipad will help Kaweah Delta, the only level III trauma center in Tulare County, receive and care for patients. Additionally, the helipad will allow for the transport of patients to other medical centers when they need a higher level of care. By March 2013, construction should be complete and by June 2013, the helipad will be operational.

kaweah Delta: Growing in Downtown and Beyond


IIt’s an illness that has no mysterious cause. Its name pretty much sums up the problem. Nature deficit disorder.You’ve neglected the outdoors, you are cooped up inside, you need to get re-acquainted with Mother Nature.

The term nature deficit disorder was coined by the writer Richard Louv in his book, ‘Last child in the Woods: Saving our children from nature deficit disorder’. He uses it to describe the human cost of alienation from nature. He documents studies that suggest without regular time outdoors we can suffer from both physical and emotional problems.

While nature deficit disorder is not a recognized medical condition, you can’t discount the fact that many of us young and old, are truly disconnected from nature.

Physically we are paying the price. Obesity levels are exploding as we sit more and move less. And many kids today have reached their teenage years without ever having had the experience of climbing a tree.

Studies show getting out in nature can actually boost our im-mune system, spark creativity and even change our outlook on life.

Doctor’s Orders: Get OutdoorsBy Kelly RyanCommunications Director, Sequoia Riverlands Trust


At Sequoia Riverlands Trust we understand this malady and are lucky enough to be part of the cure. We own and manage six nature preserves in San Joaquin Valley’s Tulare County. We often hear from individuals and families who have experienced one of our breathtaking landscapes.

At Kaweah Oaks Preserve visitors don’t get bored exploring 322-acres that protect one of the last remaining valley oak riparian forests in the San Joaquin Valley. There are more than 300 plant and animal species which live there. Even if your last nature experience was a trip to your local garden center, we guarantee a rush of excitement when you spy a gray fox, hear the call of a great horned owl or catch site of a soaring red tailed hawk.

We never get tired of hearing visitor’s reac-tions to Dry Creek Preserve. It’s hard for them to imagine that this peaceful, majestic property northwest of Lemon Cove was a gravel quarry for twelve years. The mining operations altered Dry Creek’s streambed and caused severe damage to one of the largest and last remain-ing sycamore alluvial woodlands in California.

Since 2004, Sequoia Riverlands Trust has partnered with community members, edu-cational institutions and other conservation organizations to restore the land. Dry Creek is the first example of an ecologically-based aggregate mine reclamation in Tulare County

Hundreds of oak and sycamores have been planted along with native grasses and an increasing number of resident and migratory birds now call this habitat home. Walking along a trail you can see the great blue heron, bald eagles and turkey vultures.

So if it’s been awhile since you’ve spent some time in nature and you feel a slight case of nature deficit disorder coming on, have no fear. No pill or potion needed, just slip on some comfortable shoes and be our guest at any one of our preserves. Your mind and body will thank you.

Visalia: Virtually At Your Fingertips

YYou wouldn’t know our economy’s in trouble if all you had to gauge it by was the vibrancy of the downtown Visalia scene. New businesses continue to open, established ones are doing fine, and arts and entertainment events are only getting better. Supporting all of this is an award winning website at www.downtownvisalia.com that makes it easy to find everything you need to plan a great day or evening out on the town. A lot of care has been taken to make it easy for people to find what they need, and the site continues to undergo an evolution. Recently it began offering a service to businesses that allows their listings on the site to be expanded into a full blown web page, including downloadable coupons, QR codes, and more. The idea is to provide a unified experience for all things downtown online, and allow the site to bolster the online presence of a participating business…many of which many not have websites of their own. With social media continuing its exponential impact on business marketing, the ability to include social media links directly in the listings will be a huge boon for businesses who might not have a website but do have a Facebook or other social media presence. Enhanced directory listings, along with the ability for people to comment on their experiences with a particular business, makes it much easier to decide where a person wants to spend their money. But there is a lot more to downtown Visalia than shops and restaurants. Visalia has a real and definitive culture rooted in performing art, celebrations, and just plain having a great time. Just how active is this scene? Besides annual events that have become a defining aspect of living here, (such as the Visalia Waiter’s Race, Taste of the Arts, and Oktoberfest), our fair city has become a destination for musicians and other artists. A lot of care and planning continues to go into making downtownvisalia.com a valuable, reliable source for quickly finding out what’s happening and what’s cool. Keep the site in your favorites, voice your opinion about its businesses, and most of all use it to make life just a bit more fun.


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