Adventist Health Tulare is proud to announce that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The hospital underwent a rigorous onsite review on August 16. During the visit, a reviewer from The Joint Commission reviewed compliance with […]
On Friday, October 11, 2024, in the Tulare County Board of Supervisors chambers in Visalia, Tulare County District Attorney Tim Ward had the honor of swearing-in longtime TCDA employee Louis Acosta as a Deputy District Attorney. Born in Mexico, Louis was encouraged by his primary school counselor to consider law as a possible career. Coupled […]
After a May 2023 groundbreaking, Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) today celebrated a significant milestone for FATforward, the largest airport development project in FAT’s history, with a topping-off ceremony. The tradition symbolizes the completion of the building’s structural framework and occurs when the final beam is hoisted into place. “Today marks a significant step in […]
National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20-26. During this week, Visalia PD encourages parents and caregivers to talk with their teens about following the rules of the road and how safe driving can help save lives. Car crashes are a leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States. According […]
Celebrating 50 years of services, WestCare California, Inc., part of a nationwide system of behavioral health and human services, hosted the Spirit Gala on Saturday, October 12th from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Grand 1401 located at 1401 N. Fulton in Fresno. In celebration of WestCare California’s 50 years of services, nominations opened […]
On Thursday, October 4th at 4:00pm, over 100 community members gathered to celebrate the opening of Northstar Courts, a new 72-unit affordable housing project located at 664 & 682 Northstar Drive in Hanford. The event, held in the property’s community room, featured guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and family-friendly activities to mark the joyous occasion. […]
Tulare County Public Health, in coordination with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has confirmed two human cases of H5N1 bird flu in individuals who had contact with infected cattle at two separate Tulare County dairy farms. Both cases have mild symptoms, are being treated […]
In October, young people in Friday Night Live (FNL) programs will launch campaigns to tackle underage drinking across the state of California. Underage alcohol consumption is a persistent and serious public health challenge, resulting in thousands of deaths yearly through motor vehicle crashes, violence, suicide, alcohol poisoning, and other causes.1 FNL builds partnerships for positive […]
Calling all festive spirits! Submissions are now open for Haunt the Home, Visalia’s Holiday Decorating Contest. But act fast, the deadline is so close it’s scary! The submission deadline for Visalia’s citywide holiday decorating contest is Monday, October 7. Haunt the Home is a chance to show off your spooktacular style, and Visalians can enter […]
U.S. Reps. David Valadao, Jimmy Panetta, Jim Costa, Mike Thompson, Doug LaMalfa and other members of the California delegation today introduced the Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, which would provide $14 billion to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in support of natural disaster assistance programs for losses experienced in 2023. Earlier this year, economists […]