Have you lived in or visited Tulare County, California? Tell us about it!
Orosi
May 2018 — The town I live in is called Orosi. Orosi is located in California, USA in Tulare County. This town has a population of 8,700 people. Although its considered a small town it has grown tremendously. Living in this town can seem boring at times but the views to the Sierra Mountains are beautiful. I have enjoyed growing in Orosi because not only do you know your friends at school but you also get to know everyone in your neighborhood. Everyone enjoys walks in the evenings after dinner without having to worry about criminals on the loose. Another thing i enjoy about Orosi is that its a very diverse town. The vast majority of people living here are Hispanics but we also have a mix of Filipinos, Whites, Africans, and Native Americans. One thing I don’t like is that during the summer their is not a lot of activities for children to do while their out of school. Some activities would make this small town a better productive place. This town has grown in the past years. They have added many fast food places and even a Family Dollar. We also have a Bank of the West and a Little Caesars.
Visalia
May 2018 — Visalia is a medium sized city situated between the cities of Bakersfield and Fresno. It is called the Gateway to the Sequoias due to it’s close vicinity to the Sequoia National Park. Visalia is a unique place to live. It has a mixed socio economic status. The street you live on can greatly affect your feelings toward Visalia. Some parts of Visalia are beautiful and peaceful; children ride bikes out in front of the house and neighbors greet each other. Other parts are not so nice. Gang violence, drug use, and theft are present in many neighborhoods. Unfortunately, schools suffer the same discrepancies. The ability to enjoy Visalia is dependent upon each individual. Plenty of entertainment can be found if one looks for it. Main street has a bustling nightlife on the weekends, the mountains are a quick jaunt east, and the city does well to plan fun family activities. Visalia truly is what you make of it!