The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is a place where Republican presidential hopefuls test the waters for the next election, but the only candidate who emerged as a serious contender for 2024 was former President Trump. This weekend in Florida Trump all but said to his loyal followers that he would run for president in […]
Known as the oldest apartment complex in Visalia, the Odell-Mor building has run out of time and options. A six month moratorium on the demolition of the building expires February 26. Visalia’s Municipal Code does not allow the historical committee or city council to deny a demolition permit for buildings with a “background” designation and […]
While many Republicans are ready to turn the page, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy made it clear today that this is still Trump’s party. McCarthy’s goals in meeting Trump at Mar-a-Lago were three fold: Avert the Republican Party from splitting in two between Trump loyalist and traditional conservatives, winning back the house in 2022, and […]
California State Senator Shannon Grove of Bakersfield lost her position last Wednesday as the leader of the Republican Senate. Groves’ ouster was precipitated by the GOP caucus’ loss two of their 11 seats in the November election. She has also has faced criticism for spreading conspiracy theories. Grove represents Tulare County along with portions of […]
California State Senator Shannon Grove and Congressmember David Valadao’s districts’ overlap and both are part of the San Joaquin Valley Republican establishment. But their attitudes concerning the Biden/ Harris administration differ. Both politicians have been criticized for their actions during President Trump’s last two weeks in office. The Republican caucus in the California State Senate […]
“This is America’s Day” declared President Joseph Biden as he took the oath as the 46th President of the United States today at noon. The following is the President’s address. “Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, my distinguished guests, my fellow Americans, this is America’s day. […]
Tulare Cemetery Trustee Alberto Aguilar addressed yesterday’s Tulare County Board of Supervisor’s meeting concerning Supervisor Pete Vander Poel not reappointing Vicki Gilson to Tulare Public Cemetery Board. Vander Poel thanked Gilson for her service and wished her well in her retirement to another state. Aguilar responded that he had talked to Gilson that morning and […]
2020 Wrap up of Valley Voices Top Stories Our family created a time capsule on New Year’s Eve 1999 and we plan on opening it on New Year’s Eve 2049. But, I bet the conversation that night will keep going back to 2020. The turn of the century can’t hold a candle to this year, […]
At Dinuba’s December 8 City Council meeting, it was all about the women. Dinuba has three female city council members, two of which were voted in as mayor and vice mayor. Council Member Linda Launer, who just won her second term in November, was chosen by her peers to be mayor. Council Member Maribel Reynosa, […]
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell along with other establishment Republicans warned fellow senators not to object to certifying the election results of President-elect Biden’s win in today’s vote in Washington. But two senators are ignoring their party’s leadership advice while raking in the cash. Voters received a mid-morning message yesterday from Senator Ted Cruz saying, […]