If you have been considering a move to our beautiful and fruitful Central Valley here are a few towns in Kings, Tulare and Fresno counties that we recommend.
Visalia-Is the oldest San Joaquin Valley town between Los Angeles and French Camp, a little town just south of Stockton. It is the Crown Jewel of the San Joaquin Valley, well worth your time to take the 198-exit east to Visalia from Highway 99. When California achieved statehood in 1850, Tulare Countydid not exist. The land that is now our county was part of the huge County of Mariposa. In 1852, some adventuresome pioneers settled in....click here to read more....
Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the "Gateway to the Sierra." Today, Clovis continues to plan and adapt to meet the needs of its present and future citizens. The City's economic base consists of retail sales and services and light manufacturing. Availability of housing, quality hospital care, excellent schools with modern facilities, responsive safety services, a mild climate, access to varied recreational opportunities, and strong community identity all contribute to Clovis' reputation as a great place to live......click here for more info......
The city of Lemoore, was founded in 1900, firmly believes the community partnerships and cooperation can enhance the quality of life. Coordinating the efforts of city employees, police personnel, service organizations,....click here to read more....
Elk grazing shoulder-to-shoulder in the Kettleman Hills and antelope roaming in large numbers! This is the history of Avenal, . . . a hunter’s paradise. Spaniard soldiers and explorers named this area “Avenal”. “Avena” means oats or oat fields in Spanish. The Kettleman Plains area was covered with wild oats “waist high” before it was inhabited....click here to read more....
Before the coming of the European settlers, the area that is now Exeter was part of a vast plain where elk, antelope and deer grazed and spring wildflowers bloomed in profusion. Native American Indians made their homes in the oak forest two miles north of the present town....click here to read more....
Springville is located in the Sierra foothills at an elevation of slightly more than one thousand feet. Location information is available here. The town was originally named “Daunt”, for William Daunt, a settler who opened the first store in the town in 1860. The name was changed to “Springville” in January, 1911, purportedly for the great tasting water from the soda springs found in the area....click here to read more....
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Location is one of Tulare’s best assets. The city is situated in the Central San Joaquin Valley along Highway 99, 45 miles south of Fresno and 60 miles north of Bakersfield. Our mid-state location benefits businesses needing same-day access to key California markets as well as residents seeking recreational opportunities in the beautiful Sierra Nevada....click here to read more....
Porterville offers an old-town charm and pioneering spirit to visitors as well as serving as the gateway to Sequoia National Forest and the Great Western Divide Highway. Nestled up against the Sierra Nevada, Porterville is the gateway to winter fun as there are several areas on Sequoia National Forest in which to play in the snow....click here thread more....
For over a century, Dinuba has maintained a forward thinking attitude and strives to positively impact the economic vitality and enhance the quality of life in the region. Dinuba's government, community groups, and businesses work tirelessly to support the growth and prosperity of this great city. Dinuba continues to....click here to read more....
When Thomas Orton, an emigrant from England, landed in Boston harbor in 1635, he had little idea that one of his descendants would be planting the first of many orange trees some seven generations and 245 years later, in Lindsay, California, 3,000 miles to the west....click here to read more....
The community of Woodlake was founded in 1912 by Gilbert F. Stevenson, a wealthy land developer from southern California. Stevenson purchased options on some 13,000 acres in the Woodlake area with the vision of establishing citrus orchards around a model planned community....click here to read more....
Fresno was founded by the Central Pacific Railroad Company in 1872. The location for the town was uninviting at best, with barren sand plains in all directions. Leland J. Stanford, a Director for the Railroad, is credited with selecting the site of the new station. On a scouting party in 1871 Stanford noticed a wheat field belonging to A.Y. Easterby, lush and green in the middle of the dry prairie. Stanford announced, “Wonderful! Here we must build the town!”...click here to learn more...
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