City of Visalia

09/15/2026

Spooky Season is Upon Us👻🎃

Which means Haunt the Home is around the corner👉 Submissions will open on Monday, Sept. 21 and close on Sunday, October 11.

🏆This year, community members who participate will be competing for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place instead of themed categories.

The community will have the opportunity to vote as many times for their favorite home from Monday, Oct. 12 - Friday, Oct. 16. The top 3 homes will be announced that Friday, Sept. 16, on Instagram and Facebook.

09/14/2026

Here is how Visalia is managing growth!

Our Mayor Brett Taylor and Planning & Community Preservation Director Paul Bernal highlight just some of the ways we ensure that Visalia is growing economically while maintaining our unique charm and quality!

Want to learn more? Visit Visalia.gov

09/11/2026

Movies in the Park TONIGHT!
Cars | Friday, Sept. 11 | 5:30pm | Soroptomist Park

Attractions:
🥙Tacos San Marcos Food Vendor
💥Tire Obstacle Course donated by Cesar’s Tire Shop
🚚Tow trucks for kids to hop in and check out provided by Prime Towing and Transport

For our main activity, kids will get to make their own cardboard cars to use as drive-in movie-style seating during the show! The boxes are being sponsored by Ace Hardware Warehouse, and kids will be able to use cardboard cutters, hot glue, paint, and other supplies to customize their cars before settling in for the movie. We will also have a coloring station and a separate tot area for our younger participants.

Guests can bring blankets and lawn chairs to relax under the stars.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders who answered the call.

We will never forget.

September 11 is more than a date. It’s a symbol of loss, resilience, and enduring strength.

We remember where we were.

We remember the images, the stories, the silence.

But most of all, we remember the heroes. The men and women who responded without hesitation, knowing the risks, but driven by duty. Their selfless actions saved lives and inspired a generation of service. Some of us serve today because of them.

To the families of the fallen, to the survivors, and to every responder who continues to carry the emotional weight of that day, we stand with you.

We honor you. We remember you.

09/09/2026

Visalia 3, 2, 1.

A weekly snapshot from City Hall with project updates, upcoming events and meetings and ways to connect with our community! Here is your 3-2-1 update for the week:

📣 3 City Updates

1️⃣ Riverway Sports Park Soccer Fields Public Access
As part of the 2026 Fall pilot program, Parks and Recreation will offer free public access to soccer fields through November 24. Fields will be available Saturdays and Sundays from 3 p.m. to dusk, and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Soccer fields will be closed for maintenance October 19 through November 6 and reopen Saturday, November 7.

2️⃣ Storm Water Master Plan Update Needs Your Input
The City of Visalia is updating its Storm Water Master Plan, and the completed report is now available online for public review and feedback. Written comments are welcome through Friday, September 18, 2026, by emailing [email protected].

3️⃣ Visalia’s Holiday Decorating Contest: Haunt the Home
Get creative and show off your Halloween spirit with Haunt the Home, Visalia’s community-wide holiday decorating contest. Submit your display September 21 through October 11, vote for your favorites October 12 through 16, and watch for winners to be announced October 16 on the City of Visalia’s social media.

🗓️ 2 Upcoming Events

1️⃣ Movies in the Park: Friday, September 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Soroptomist Park
Start your engines for a special showing of Disney’s Cars! Families can enjoy themed activities before the movie and check out a few real cars on display before the show begins.

2️⃣ El Grito: Saturday, September 12 from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Come celebrate our 4th Annual El Grito Event — a day filled with family, culture, music, food, and community at the Recreation Park & Anthony Community Center. Free for all ages!

🙌🏼 1 Way to Connect

1️⃣ Meet City Staff at the Visalia Home EXPO: Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visit City of Visalia staff at our booth to learn more about the draft Prohousing Designation Program application and share your comments during the 30 day public comment period, open through Monday, September 21, 2026.

Enjoy your week, Visalia!

09/09/2026

Meet one-on-one with Council Member Brian Poochigian at this month’s Council Corner!

📍 City Hall West – 707 W. Acequia Ave
📅 Monday, September 14, 2026
⏰ Walk-ins at 5:30 PM | Appointments begin at 6:00 PM

Please note: Appointment times are available through 6:30 p.m. As each time slot fills, additional appointments will be released.

🔗 Schedule your 10-minute appointment here visalia.gov/councilcorner

09/08/2026

📢 Announcing Items of Interest for the next Visalia City Council meeting!

📅 This meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and will begin at 4 p.m. Join us in-person and provide your input on these items, join via Zoom or the meeting call-in telephone number, or watch the live stream via the City website.

4:00 p.m. Work Session Items:
📎 Public Comments
📎 Work Session and Action Items: 1) Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation

7 p.m. Regular Session Items:
📎 Invocation by Pastor Renteria, Heart of the Valley Christian Fellowship
📎 Public Comments
📎 Items of Interest
📎 Consent Calendar
📎 Regular Items & Public Hearings: 1) Proposed elimination of Transit Fixed Route 17 2) 2025 Public Hearing and CAPER Approval 3) Prohousing Public Hearing 4) Urgency Ordinance 5) Public Hearing on development of the 5-Year PLHA Plan

➡️ Location Reminder ➡️ This meeting will be held at City Hall West (707 W. Acequia Ave.), in the Council Chambers.

📞 Meeting call-in telephone number: 669-444-9171, Meeting ID: 885 1675 5867 (*9 to request to speak, *6 to unmute/mute)

💻 Meeting online link: https://visalia.zoom.us/j/
88516755867