December 18 Newsletter
City Recognized as 'Solar Roadmap Community': The City's efforts and participation in Southwest Solar Transformation Initiative Solar Roadmap Project has garnered recognition as a two-star "Solar Roadmap Community." The project is part of the U.S. Department of Energy's-funded Rooftop Solar Challenge, a program designed to spur solar market deployment by streamlining permitting processes and improving market conditions. Only three of the other 40 participating jurisdictions across six southwestern states have achieved this recognition. The City is situated in an excellent area for solar due to its above average solar energy resource, more than 10% greater than the national average. For information on the City's efforts, click here.
New Year bring New Transit Routes: Express service will help transit riders making TCAT transfers and service to the Riverway Sports Park from 4 to 9 pm are two of the significant changes to Visalia Transit fixed routes which take effect Jan. 12, 2013. The Xpress service allows transit passengers to get from one end of Mooney Boulevard to the other faster by making fewer stops in between. The new service also relieves congestion at the most populat stops. Look for the new schedules to be posted at each bus story or call the Greenline Call Center at 877-40-Go-Green (1-877-404-6473) to receive Transit information countywide. For more information, click here.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Let your tree keep giving back, recycle it from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 at eight locations throughout the City. Please remove ornaments, lights, tinsel and metal stand. For a list of locations, click here.
Heads Up to Holiday Partygoers: To help save lives this holiday season, the Visalia Police Department is one of 18 agencies launching a special "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown to stop impaired drivers. Enforcement efforts will include: DUI/Driver's LIcense Checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, a Multi-Agency DUI Taskforce patrol, and DUI Warrant/Probations Sweeps. The crackdown will run through Jan. 1, 2013. For more information, click here. Member of the Visalia Police Department DUI Team, Traffic Unit and Patrol Division with allied agencies conducted a DUI Saturation Detail Dec. 14-15 within the City. During this time, 138 vehicles were stopped and there were six DUI arrests, 46 traffic citations issued, and one individual was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Holiday Refuse Schedule: Residential service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 25, will be collected on Wednesday, Dec. 26. There are no other changes for the Christmas Holiday. Commercial service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be one day late and will be collected on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively. Residential service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 2. There are no other changes for the New Year's Holiday. Commercial service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be one day late and will be collected on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, respectively. City of Visalia offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, 2013.
Recycling Food Scraps, Yard Waste Conserves Resources: Your yard waste bin can now hold food items that help create a healthy environment for the community. With the exception of proteins (meat, fish, poultry or seafood - raw or cooked), food items such as bakery goods, beans, coffee grounds, and egg shells, just to name a few, can be placed in your yard waste bin for disposal. Want to get started? A helpful brochure tells you what items are recyclable and compostable. Property owners and business managers can schedule a free waste stream assessment today by calling the Natural Resources and Conservation Division at 713-4532. For a copy of the recycling brochure, click here.
Tule Fog 5K/10K Run & Kids Fun Run: Start 2013 on a healthy, fun and running foot! The City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department Tule Fog 5K/10K Run & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 19, offers a beautiful backdrop to a unique event. Join us in the famous Tule fog as nearly 500 participants enjoy the 5K or 10K, and the little ones join in with the Kids Fun Run. Held at Cutler Park, the Tule Fog 5K/10K Run and Kids Fun Run provides participants a great race with chip timing, goodie bags, and healthy snacks. Participants that sign up by January 13, 2013 are guaranteed a special race shirt. Check-In & Day-Of Registration at Cutler Park on the day of the race begins at 7 a.m., race begins at 8 a.m. The fog is the fun, but this race is a go, rain or shine! For more information, or to register, visit www.liveandplayvisalia.com, call 559-713-4365, or come to the Parks & Recreation Department business office located in the Anthony Community Center at 345 N. Jacob Street, Visalia. Whether you're a novice or you could give Olympian Lolo Jones a run for her money, lace up those sneakers and register. We’ll see you there!
New Year bring New Transit Routes: Express service will help transit riders making TCAT transfers and service to the Riverway Sports Park from 4 to 9 pm are two of the significant changes to Visalia Transit fixed routes which take effect Jan. 12, 2013. The Xpress service allows transit passengers to get from one end of Mooney Boulevard to the other faster by making fewer stops in between. The new service also relieves congestion at the most populat stops. Look for the new schedules to be posted at each bus story or call the Greenline Call Center at 877-40-Go-Green (1-877-404-6473) to receive Transit information countywide. For more information, click here.
Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Let your tree keep giving back, recycle it from Dec. 26 through Jan. 5 at eight locations throughout the City. Please remove ornaments, lights, tinsel and metal stand. For a list of locations, click here.
Heads Up to Holiday Partygoers: To help save lives this holiday season, the Visalia Police Department is one of 18 agencies launching a special "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown to stop impaired drivers. Enforcement efforts will include: DUI/Driver's LIcense Checkpoints, DUI saturation patrols, a Multi-Agency DUI Taskforce patrol, and DUI Warrant/Probations Sweeps. The crackdown will run through Jan. 1, 2013. For more information, click here. Member of the Visalia Police Department DUI Team, Traffic Unit and Patrol Division with allied agencies conducted a DUI Saturation Detail Dec. 14-15 within the City. During this time, 138 vehicles were stopped and there were six DUI arrests, 46 traffic citations issued, and one individual was arrested for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
Holiday Refuse Schedule: Residential service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 25, will be collected on Wednesday, Dec. 26. There are no other changes for the Christmas Holiday. Commercial service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be one day late and will be collected on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively. Residential service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 1, will be collected on Wednesday, Jan. 2. There are no other changes for the New Year's Holiday. Commercial service normally scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be one day late and will be collected on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, respectively. City of Visalia offices will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, 2013.
Recycling Food Scraps, Yard Waste Conserves Resources: Your yard waste bin can now hold food items that help create a healthy environment for the community. With the exception of proteins (meat, fish, poultry or seafood - raw or cooked), food items such as bakery goods, beans, coffee grounds, and egg shells, just to name a few, can be placed in your yard waste bin for disposal. Want to get started? A helpful brochure tells you what items are recyclable and compostable. Property owners and business managers can schedule a free waste stream assessment today by calling the Natural Resources and Conservation Division at 713-4532. For a copy of the recycling brochure, click here.
Tule Fog 5K/10K Run & Kids Fun Run: Start 2013 on a healthy, fun and running foot! The City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department Tule Fog 5K/10K Run & Kids Fun Run on Saturday, Jan. 19, offers a beautiful backdrop to a unique event. Join us in the famous Tule fog as nearly 500 participants enjoy the 5K or 10K, and the little ones join in with the Kids Fun Run. Held at Cutler Park, the Tule Fog 5K/10K Run and Kids Fun Run provides participants a great race with chip timing, goodie bags, and healthy snacks. Participants that sign up by January 13, 2013 are guaranteed a special race shirt. Check-In & Day-Of Registration at Cutler Park on the day of the race begins at 7 a.m., race begins at 8 a.m. The fog is the fun, but this race is a go, rain or shine! For more information, or to register, visit www.liveandplayvisalia.com, call 559-713-4365, or come to the Parks & Recreation Department business office located in the Anthony Community Center at 345 N. Jacob Street, Visalia. Whether you're a novice or you could give Olympian Lolo Jones a run for her money, lace up those sneakers and register. We’ll see you there!