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, […]
Junior Alvarez’ pet dog, Beau, died Tuesday after spending the weekend inside Orange Cove’s animal shelter. Alvarez said that when he finally saw Beau on Monday morning there was no food, water or bed in his kennel. He said his dog was sitting in urine and feces on a freezing concrete floor. Sgt. Jose Puga […]
During its November 20 special meeting the Tulare Public Cemetery District (TPCD) approved sending a formal response to the Tulare County Grand Jury investigation. The response is due by December 9. But before the trustees dove into a debate over the grand jury investigation they passed “Rules of Decorum and Trustee Conduct.” Because past meetings […]
The Tulare County Grand Jury report included some harsh criticisms of the Tulare Public Cemetery District (TPCD.) Even though TPCD Trustee Xavier Avila called the report a “big nothing burger,” emotions ran high at its October 22 meeting as arguments irrupted and Leonor Castaneda, the district’s manager, called the police twice to escort attendees out […]