It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Hyde House in Visalia, CA gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Visalia, CA is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I am writing in regards to my husband’s caregiver, Angeles. We appreciate her so much. When she first started caring for my husband, he was not sure he liked her and would call me to send her home. She worked really hard to try to work with him as he can be stubborn and angry at times. Over time they have developed a real bond. She is attentive and wherever he is, she is right behind him. When I get home from work , my husband is always in a good mood and I’m very appreciative of the relationship Angeles have built with my husband and the care she has provided him. Also, Angeles went above and beyond the tasks assigned to her and I have nothing but praise for all the Caregivers that Always Best Care Senior Services have.”
“My mother was under the care of Always Best Care from 2018 until her untimely passing in 2022. She had a number of physical disabilities and the staff from Always Best Care provided quality care in assisting with her hygienic needs, attending to light housekeeping, food preparation and providing transportation to and from medical appointments. My mother always felt well cared for by the staff of Always Best Care. When my mother passed away in mid-December 2022, the staff at Always Best Care recognized the emotionally vulnerable position of my 87 year old Father and decided to continue assigning a compassionate Caregiver for him. Their ability to recognize the importance of this continuum of care is greatly appreciated by our family. Ultimately, our family has been very satisfied and pleased with the service that Always Best Care has provided to both our parents. They have demonstrated sincere concern, care and compassion when it comes to our parents’ physical and emotional care and we would recommend their services to anyone.”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Blain Park in Visalia, CA with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Tommy's Restaurant or visit End of the Trail, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Visalia, CA, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Visalia, CA understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Visalia, CA 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
It lost 300 jobs in August 2026. Those figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ state and local employment report, which tracks monthly job changes. Job numbers can swing month to month as local economies expand or contract, but over the past five years the Visalia, CA Metro Area has averaged about 205 new jobs per month. These figures are often revised in later months as more complete data rolls in.-300month to month change in number of jobs (August 2026)Source: Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Visali...
It lost 300 jobs in August 2026. Those figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ state and local employment report, which tracks monthly job changes. Job numbers can swing month to month as local economies expand or contract, but over the past five years the Visalia, CA Metro Area has averaged about 205 new jobs per month. These figures are often revised in later months as more complete data rolls in.
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month to month change in number of jobs (August 2026)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Visalia, CA area job loss of 300 in August 2026 was smaller than the 400 jobs lost in July 2026.
During the latest five-year period (September 2021 to August 2026), the Visalia, CA area gained jobs in 34 out of 60 months. August 2026 had the ninth-lowest job growth during this period. The highest gains during this period occurred in July 2022 (+2,900) while job growth was weakest in December 2024 (-900).
Monthly change in nonfarm employment in the Visalia, CA area
In 2025, the Visalia, CA area has gained an average of 175 jobs every month. That's higher than the 2024 average monthly decrease of 67, and the highest since 2023. The 2025 average ranks as 10th-highest in job growth since 2007.
When excluding the two pandemic-affected years of 2020 and 2021, job growth ranged from a loss of 517 every month in 2009 to a gain of 475 every month in 2022.
Average monthly change in the number of jobs in the Visalia, CA area, seasonally adjusted
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USAFacts endeavors to share the most up-to-date information available. We sourced the data on this page directly from government agencies; however, the intervals at which agencies publish updated data vary.
Visalia, CA - The Visalia Rawhide, the Groppetti Automotive Family, Momentum Broadcasting and OnDeck Partners announced the addition of legendary rock band Slaughter to the Rawhide Music Festival, a two-day concert festival that transforms Valley Strong Ballpark into an entertainment destination for the entire Central Valley.Tickets are now available for purchase online here.Saturday October 24th will be headlined by Slaughter with Rocket Queen, a rock tribute band opening the night. As already announced Day 2 ...
Visalia, CA - The Visalia Rawhide, the Groppetti Automotive Family, Momentum Broadcasting and OnDeck Partners announced the addition of legendary rock band Slaughter to the Rawhide Music Festival, a two-day concert festival that transforms Valley Strong Ballpark into an entertainment destination for the entire Central Valley.
Tickets are now available for purchase online here.
Saturday October 24th will be headlined by Slaughter with Rocket Queen, a rock tribute band opening the night. As already announced Day 2 (Sunday Oct. 25) brings a powerhouse regional Mexican double-bill, headlined by Los Tucanes de Tijuana, the iconic band whose energetic performances and multi-generational appeal make them a cultural phenomenon across the Southwest and special guest Tapy Quintero opening the night.
As presenting partners, Groppetti Automotive and Momentum Broadcasting bring their deep roots in the Central Valley to a festival built around community and connection, reinforcing the Groppetti Family businesses’ standing as a trusted, homegrown name across the region it serves.
"We have long been committed to bringing community and music together, whether it was through our iconic JUGFEST, bringing artists to the beautiful Fox Theater or simply to the streets of Visalia; we are proud to continue this commitment and are happy to be collaborating on the Rawhide Music Festival." - Don Groppetti, President, Groppetti Automotive and Managing General Partner and Owner, Momentum Broadcasting.
"The Rawhide Music Festival represents exactly what we're working to achieve here in Visalia, transforming Valley Strong Ballpark into a gathering place for the whole Visalia community," said Julian Rifkind, COO of the Visalia Rawhide. "To bring world-class entertainment like Slaughter and Los Tucanes de Tijuana to our ballpark during the off-season is a tremendous opportunity to connect with new audiences and deepen our ties to the Central Valley. This festival showcases the power of our partnership with OnDeck Partners and the vision we share with presenting partners Groppetti Automotive and Momentum Broadcasting."
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The Visalia Rawhide are the Single-A Affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks playing professional baseball in the Central Valley since 1946. The Rawhide's 2026 theme is "Savor the Season" as the team transforms into the Central Valley Sir Loins on Saturday gamedays.
Stay up to date with the Rawhide on the team’s website and by following the Rawhide on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and X. The Rawhide play all home games at Valley Strong Ballpark located at 300 N Giddings Street Visalia, CA 93291.
Fans can purchase season ticket packages, group ticket plans, single game tickets and team merchandise through the Rawhide website and at the stadium ticket office sponsored by Kaweah Health. All Rawhide games can be watched on MLB.TV and the Bally Sports Live App with a free radio broadcast also available online. Select home games will be aired on KNXT MyTV53. For more information, visit milb.com/visalia, email [email protected] or call (559) 732-4433.
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Residents in Visalia may soon be able to fly without traveling to Fresno first.City officials there are working to determine whether to bring commercial flights back through the Essential Air Service program."We're looking at flights from maybe $100, $150, to maybe $200 to go down to LAX," said Liz Wynn, Visalia's Vice Mayor.Before that can happen, city leaders say they'll need to decide whether providing service through EAS will be worth it this time.The federal initiative was ...
VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Residents in Visalia may soon be able to fly without traveling to Fresno first.
City officials there are working to determine whether to bring commercial flights back through the Essential Air Service program.
"We're looking at flights from maybe $100, $150, to maybe $200 to go down to LAX," said Liz Wynn, Visalia's Vice Mayor.
Before that can happen, city leaders say they'll need to decide whether providing service through EAS will be worth it this time.
The federal initiative was established in 1978 and subsidizes flights to rural communities like Visalia.
The city used EAS services in the past but exited that agreement in May of 2017.
"At that juncture of time, it wasn't providing the kind of service that we felt our constituents were expecting," said Steve Nelson, the city council member who represents District 5.
Back then, Visalia was at risk of being booted from the subsidy program due to low ridership and rising costs.
So, city leaders accepted a separate federal grant for $3.7 million, on the condition that it would not host EAS for 10 years.
Over the last decade, that money has been spent improving the airport.
But this May, it will once again be eligible for EAS services.
Currently, a committee of several council members is considering entering a five-year contract with one of a handful of potential operators.
Their decision will be based on several factors, including the likelihood that the one they choose can meet at least 18 round-trip flights a week.
Bringing commercial flights back will come at a cost.
"You would probably have an engine parked at the airport. That is a cost. Training's a cost. If you have to get a new apparatus, that's an additional cost," said Nelson.
Leaders say they'll need to weigh those costs and their options before putting out feelers to residents.
"Then we'll hear from the community -- what do they want in an essential air service here in Visalia," said Wynn.
Visalia's city council will discuss next steps during its regular meeting Monday night.
In the coming months, the committee will decide whether they'd like to move forward with any of the potential operators and make their recommendation to the council.
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Share:New commercial construction, restaurant projects and property improvements highlight this week’s building permit roundup, with Visalia accounting for several of the largest projects.Among the notable permits is an 18,837-square-foot Planet Fitness club planned for South Lovers Lane in Visalia. A new 5,021-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with a drive-thru is also permitted on South Mooney Boulevard, with a reported valuation of $1.33 million.Other projects include $3 million in permits for fuel tanks near D...
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New commercial construction, restaurant projects and property improvements highlight this week’s building permit roundup, with Visalia accounting for several of the largest projects.
Among the notable permits is an 18,837-square-foot Planet Fitness club planned for South Lovers Lane in Visalia. A new 5,021-square-foot Chick-fil-A restaurant with a drive-thru is also permitted on South Mooney Boulevard, with a reported valuation of $1.33 million.
Other projects include $3 million in permits for fuel tanks near Dinuba, a $1.8 million commercial grading project in Visalia and a $500,000 tenant improvement in Woodlake. The roundup also includes medical office improvements, restaurant remodeling and three duplex permits in Visalia valued at a combined $1.27 million.
The permits offer a snapshot of commercial investment, construction activity and residential development across Tulare County and surrounding Central Valley communities.
Fitness Club – Planet Fitness
Valuation: $99,544,540
1849 S Lovers Ln
Visalia CA 93291
18,837 sf
pmt#:B255100
Contractor: Empire Construction Services
19209 Centennial St
Hesperia CA 92345-6749
lic:857977
Owner: PF Visalia RE LLC
Fuel Tank (2 permits)
Valuation: $3,000,000 ($1,500,000 each)
38408 Road 80
Dinuba CA 93618-9514
pmt#:A2601893, A2601894
Contractor: Efrain Yanez Construction dba Yanez Construction
42931 Road 52
Reedley CA 93654-9117
lic:911672
Owner: Saleh Ahmed
38408 Road 80
Dinuba CA 93618-9514
Chick Fil A Restaurant With Drive Thru
Valuation: $1,334,920
4309 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia CA 93277
5,021 sf
pmt#:B255057
Owner: Visalia Parkway Partners LLC
405 N Palm Ave
Fresno CA 93701-1440
Applicant: Troy Schmidt
Install Fuel Tank & Canopy
Valuation: $500,000
23290 Ave 95
Terra Bella CA 93270
Subdivision #7 Of Terra Bella Land
pmt#:A2402750
Contractor: Archer Engineering
15927 Cusano Pl
Bakersfield CA 93314-6658
Cell Site
Valuation: $200,000
40981 Road 128
Orosi CA 93647-9450
pmt#:A2600786
Contractor: County Line Resources
Anh Hoang
1077 N Willow Ave
Clovis CA 93611-4415
Fuel Canopy
Valuation: $94,960
29980 Bradham Dr
Goshen CA 93227
1,909 sf
pmt#:A2500086
Contractor: Pickett & Sons Construction Inc
Paul ONeal
7310 N Remington Ave
Fresno CA 93711-5750
lic:283723
Tenant Improvement
Valuation: $500,000
136 S Blair Rd
Woodlake CA 93286-9654
15,000 sf
pmt#:7061
Owner-Builder: Derec Rayner
6230 Irvine Blvd
Irvine CA 92620-2103
Tenant Improvement – Medical Office
Valuation: $350,000
225 E Caldwell Ave
Visalia CA 93277-7605
Lot 12
3,997 sf
pmt#:B262985
Contractor: Quiring General LLC
Paul Quiring
5118 E Clinton Way Ste 201
Fresno CA 93727-2094
lic:973147
Owner: SPOC Real Estate Partners Lp
6121 N Thesta St Ste 114
Fresno CA 93710-5294
Remodel Interior – Javis Taco Shack
Valuation: $270,000
1231 W Caldwell Ave Unit 102
Visalia CA 93277-7857
pmt#:B262438
Contractor: Perch Construction Inc
5500 Ming Ave Ste 280
Bakersfield CA 93309-4696
Owner: Stonebrook Plaza Inc
1231 W Caldwell Ave Unit 102
Visalia CA 93277-7857
Remodel Interior
Valuation: $255,668
195 W Shaw Ave Ste 101B
Clovis CA 93612-3700
pmt#:*CMBN-26-01519
Contractor: Commercial Contracting Of Fresno
1250 Sunnyside Ave Ste 101
Clovis CA 93611-2925
lic:774576
Replace Washer Dryers & Water Heater
Valuation: $220,000
40332 Road 128
Cutler CA 93615-2106
pmt#:A2602133
Contractor: Cutler Mini Mart
40312 Road 128
Cutler CA 93615-2106
Convert Bottom Floor Area To Office
Valuation: $120,000
103850 Kennedy Meadow Rd
Inyokern CA 93527
pmt#:A2501516
09/18/2026
Owner: Leo Potucek
1952 Glencoe Way
Los Angeles CA 90068-3113
Remodel Interior
Valuation: $115,000
1819 E Noble Ave
Visalia CA 93292-1519
pmt#:B252359
09/16/2026
Contractor: Allstore Builders Corp
515 E Carefree Hwy PMB 310
Phoenix AZ 85085-8839
Owner: Wal-Mart Real Estate Business
PO Box 8050
Bentonville AR 72712-8055
Remodel Commercial
Valuation: $75,000
185 W Hanford Armona Rd
Lemoore CA 93245-2321
pmt#:*C-001358-2026
09/17/2026
Tenant Improvement
Valuation: $75,000
1429 E Tulare Ave
Tulare CA 93274-3067
Lot 4
pmt#:BLD-26-37541
09/02/2026
Contractor: Skylab Inc
1004 W Main St Ste A
Visalia CA 93291-5922
http://www.skylabinc.net
Tenant Improvement – Fast Food Restaurant
Valuation: $65,000
4235 S Mooney Blvd
Visalia CA 93277-9146
1,310 sf
pmt#:B261993
09/14/2026
Contractor: Jiude Inc
6182 Cumberland St
Chino CA 91710-1379
Owner: Irwin Hoffman
PO Box 9440
Fresno CA 93792-9440
Grading Commercial
Valuation: $1,800,000
29455 Road 156
Visalia CA 93292-9615
pmt#:A2502496
09/23/2026
Owner: Kevin Des
185 S State St
Salt Lake City UT 84111-1538
Duplex (3 permits)
Valuation: $1,273,737 ($424,579 each)
741 S Pinkham St; 743 S Pinkham St Unit 101; 745 S Pinkham St Unit 101
Visalia CA 93292-1624
1,196 sf each
pmt#:B262994, B262996, B262997
09/09/2026
Contractor: Fistolera Construction Inc
420 N Court St Ste 200
Visalia CA 93291-4994
559-625-8372
Owner: Nann Yin
Unable to Acquire Addl Info
Install 3 Set Of Stairs
Valuation: $277,105
2233 N Highland St
Visalia CA 93291
pmt#:B263411
09/10/2026
Contractor: Quiring General LLC
Paul Quiring
5118 E Clinton Way Ste 201
Fresno CA 93727-2094
lic:973147
Owner: Crescent Meadows LP
PO Box 6520
Visalia CA 93290-6520
855-484-2378
