š± Could Woodlakeās new dog rules send more animals to Visalia?
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In today's newsletter:
- Could Woodlakeās new dog rules send more animals to Visalia?
- How Visalia Unifiedās new girlsā flag football teams will take the field
- Ready for Visaliaās Renaissance Fair takeover this weekend?
Also on today's calendar: Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 47.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 45 degrees. š¶ Hot!
š° News we're reading
1. Woodlake adopts new rules for stray dogs (thesungazette.com) ā Woodlake just tightened its stray dog rules and is now looking for partners to house impounded animals, including possibly the city of Visalia if shelter space opens up. That means future stray or impounded pets from nearby Woodlake could end up in Visalia facilities, affecting local shelter capacity and animal services planning. 
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2. Visalia Unified to add girls' flag football in the fall (sjvsun.com) ā Girls at Visaliaās four main high schools will get a new varsity sport this fall as Visalia Unified launches CIF-sanctioned girlsā flag football for the 2026ā27 school year. The district says interest is booming statewide and nationally, and student-athletes will be able to compete for section and state titles once teams are formed. Ā Ā Ā
3. What to know for Tulare County Renaissance Fair (abc30.com) ā Visalia residents can step into a 15thācentury-themed Tulare County Renaissance Fair taking over the city for two weekends, starting this weekend. Costumes are encouraged but not required, and performers will bring the medieval atmosphere to life for local families. Ā Ā Ā
4. These Are the Most Affordable, Fastest-growing Cities on the West Coast (travelandleisure.com) ā Visalia is highlighted as one of the West Coastās most affordable, fast-growing cities, with relatively strong household incomes and solid leftover savings for both renters and homeowners. The article notes Visaliaās role as a gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon, its historic Main Street, and current home values around $380,000ā$400,000, positioning it as an appealing option for cost-conscious movers. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Visalia
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Marinelli Bros. Circus - A New Experience!
Tulare Outlets, 1407 Retherford St, Tulare
8:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Other local events
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Soroptimist International of Visalia Presents Spring Fling
WYNDHAM VISALIA , 9000 W AIRPORT DR , Visalia
10:00 am -
Valley Strong Credit Union: FINANCIAL SKILLS DAY
DIVISADERO MIDDLE SCHOOL , 1200 S DIVISADERO ST , Visalia
10:00 am -
Visalia Soroptimist Spring Fling
Wyndham Visalia , 9000 W Airport Dr , Visalia
10:00 am -
Springfest at 1852
Soccer City 1852 Visalia , 707 W Murray Ave , Visalia
11:00 am -
Plant & Sip
The 5th Quarter - Sports Bar and Restaurant , 3360 S Fairway St , Visalia
6:00 pm -
Time For Three
Visalia Fox Theatre , 308 W Main St , Visalia
7:30 pm -
Sequoia Symphony Orchestra: TIME FOR THREE RETURNS!
Visalia Fox Theatre , 308 W Main St. , Visalia
7:30 pm -
THE GET DOWN- SUNDAY FUNDAY
The 5th Quarter - Sports Bar and Restaurant , 3360 S Fairway St , Visalia
1:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
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š Events Nearby
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Cook Your Own Steak Night
Visalia, CA Elks Lodge #1298 , 3100 W Main St , Visalia
11:00 am -
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. ā Live Music: Home Before Dark
BarrelHouse Brewing Visalia - Taproom and Beer Garden , 521 E Main St , Visalia
7:30 pm -
Soroptimist International of Visalia Presents Spring Fling
WYNDHAM VISALIA , 9000 W AIRPORT DR , Visalia
10:00 am -
Cen Cal Showdown Bicycle & RC Show
Mooney Grove Park , 27000 S Mooney Blvd , Visalia
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Friendsā Dog Missing
Missing Yellow Lab āGooseā Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Area: Ben Maddox & Ave 320, Visalia If you see him let me know (Nextdoor Huntington) - One of our kid's teacher's last night at the FFA award's almost made me laugh and cry today from last night "I'm trying to figure out how to fail him, so I can keep him one more year.
We're really going to miss him". Thank you Mrs Boyer of VTEC! (Nextdoor The Vistas Traditions East)
- J. C. Penney Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier - Visalia Mall in Visalia. Apply here.
- Robert Half posted a job opening for Bookkeeper in Visalia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Visalia here.
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