In a recent interview with Valley Voice on October 2, 2026, COS Board of Trustees Member John Lehn was quoted as saying, “The college made an offer to support the health care [sic] for part-time faculty under certain circumstances and the unions didn’t agree to it.” As the President and lead negotiator of College of […]
The Tulare County Registrar of Voters announces that early in-person voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election will begin on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Registrar of Voters Office, located at 5300 W. Tulare Avenue, Suite 105, Visalia, California. Voters can visit the office to cast a ballot in person, pick up a […]
As a COS union president representing our full-time faculty, I agree that COS has much to be proud of. I disagree that these accomplishments tell the whole story. COS has 3 unions representing employees, all of which have endorsed the three challengers: Louis Lyons, Kristina Roper and Susie Nava. The voters deserve to hear the […]
The City of Tulare has given notice that a vacancy exists on the Tulare City Council representing Council District 3. Pursuant to Section 9 of the City of Tulare Charter, the City Council will consider appointing a qualified elector of Council District 3 to fill the vacancy. Eligibility To be considered for appointment, an […]
California diesel prices skyrocketed in September, adding another layer of stress for farmers and truck fleet owners who depend on the fuel for daily work. According to AAA, California’s average diesel price on Oct. 1 was more than $8 a gallon, up sharply from $5.16 a year ago. California’s average price represents the highest in […]
Lemoore College has been nominated for Best Community College/Trade School in The Hanford Sentinel’s 2026 Best of Kings County People’s Choice Awards, giving the college an opportunity to earn the community’s top recognition for a fifth consecutive year. Lemoore College has won the category four consecutive times, reflecting the continued support of Kings County residents […]
The Washington Monument dedication ceremony marked another significant milestone in the City’s ongoing heritage celebrations. The ceremony also included a dedication of a Revolutionary War Patriot Marker by the daughters of the American Revolution. The City also extends its appreciation to the businesses, organizations, and community members who helped make the monument and dedication ceremony […]
This article continues to look at the race for seats on the College of the Sequoias Board of Trustees. The Valley Voicepreviously spoke with candidates for Ward 5, which includes Hanford. Four candidates have entered the race for the Ward 1 and Ward 2 seats on the College of the Sequoias’ Board of Trustees. Ward […]
Fresno Pacific University has once again earned high marks in recently released college rankings, landing in the top 50 in California for Washington Monthly’s Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars, and the top 20 in the West for U.S. News & World Report’s Top Private Colleges—Regional Universities West. “At Fresno Pacific, we want students […]
When I was selected to serve as Superintendent/President of College of the Sequoias, Ken Nunes was serving on the Board of Trustees representing Tulare and South Visalia. I came to know Ken not simply as a trustee, but as a colleague during one of the most difficult periods in COS history. We faced shrinking revenues, […]