Farm labor scarcity is a growing challenge for farmers, particularly in light of the Trump administration’s goals for mass deportations. A new report from the University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics suggests that labor shortages may prompt some California farmers to alter their production and labor management practices by raising wages, changing cultivation […]
When: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday September 13, 2025 Where: Tule River Parkway parking lot at Jaye Street Come out to enjoy four activities at the Tule River Parkway. This month we celebrate and learn about the diversity of plants and animals which are native to California. Your choices include two art activities, a […]
In an unfortunate twist of timing, Tulare County is now facing a federal lawsuit over the drowning deaths of two Ivanhoe minors, while on the heels of recognizing August as Child Support Awareness Month. The County celebrated with public events and community drives aimed at highlighting its support for at-risk children and families across the […]
A few weeks ago, the Democrat super-majority in Sacramento voted to bypass the State’s non-partisan Citizen’s Redistricting Commission and claim the power to draw electoral districts as their own. This decision blatantly disregards the will of the voters and those guarantees set forth in our State’s Constitution. Prop 50 will be on the ballot November 4th, […]
Porterville College’s Cultural and Historical Awareness Program (CHAP) is pleased to announce a special presentation by Dr. Jamie Kreiner, a leading historian of Late Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The event, titled “Battles of the Brain: Early Christian Monks versus Distraction,” will take place on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the […]
Fresno Pacific University is breaking new ground to better serve today’s students. Traditional undergraduates are seen as young people recently graduated from high school who largely center their lives around their studies, working part-time jobs for spending money while preparing for future careers. Under this vision they live on campus in dorms for four years […]
In honor of Labor Day, Tulare County In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) caregivers, members of SEIU Local 2015, the nation’s largest long-term care union, rallied at the Tulare County Board of Supervisors office to demand fair wages and healthcare in honor of Labor Day. Joined by community allies and supporters from across the Central Valley, caregivers […]
Congressman Ro Khanna is endorsing Randy Villegas, an educator, auto shop owner and Central Valley native, in his campaign to represent California’s 22nd Congressional District. Rep. Khanna’s endorsement builds on the recent momentum of Villegas’ campaign, which posted a fundraising total of over $230k last quarter with over 4,400 individual donations and an average donation […]
A new Public Policy Polling survey of voters in California’s 22nd Congressional District finds that Dr. Jasmeet Bains is the strongest candidate to defeat David Valadao and deliver real representation for the Central Valley. With more than a year until the 2026 general election, Bains is in dead heat against Valadao, tied at 42% each. […]
During September, Tulare County Library invites everyone to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month to discover how a single card can open the door to endless opportunities. With a Tulare County Library Card, you can do more than check out books. From free classes and job resources to homework help and cultural events, today our libraries […]