Visalia Unified School District announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs for the 2024-2025 school year.

ALL Visalia Unified school sites will operate the school meal program under the

Community Eligibility Provision during the 2024-2025 school year.

Under this provision, ALL enrolled students will be offered breakfast and lunch at no cost at ALL Visalia Unified school sites.

The Community Services Employment Training (CSET) Board of Directors invites Tulare County residents to attend a Community Action Plan Public Hearing to share their input on important community needs, issues and goals. The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at CSET’s main office in Visalia located at 312 NW 3rd Avenue.

In celebration of May as Community Action Month, Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is showcasing its impact to the community by recognizing its employees of the year, highlighting participant success stories, and displaying impactful numbers. As the Community Action Agency in Tulare County, CSET addresses the needs of individuals, youth, and families living in poverty. Annually, CSET serves more than 13,000 local residents through a variety of services including job training, financial strengthening, housing, food insecurity, utility assistance, family services, and much more.

Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is providing financial relief to Tulare County households struggling with their current utility bills. Through its Water and Energy Bill Assistance programs, renters and homeowners may receive one-time financial assistance for their water and electric utility bills. Additionally, eligible households may qualify for assistance with home weatherization and energy-related repairs. Basic education on energy conservation practices and budget counseling will also be provided.

CSET is hosting an open house to mark the reopening of the Woodlake Senior Center on Monday, March 27 at 9:00 am. Light refreshments will be served and the center will be open to the community. The Woodlake Senior Center is located at 145 N. Magnolia St., Woodlake and will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm and can be reached at (559) 564-3251.