California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson today applauded President Joe Biden for signing the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act into law. Passed by the House of Representatives on Monday by a vote of 369-42, the measure seeks to address export backlogs and supply chain disruptions that have severely impacted agriculture. “Today’s signing by President Biden […]
The Visalia Economic Development Corporation will hold its Annual Meeting at the Wyndham Hotel, starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20. The event will feature an overview of the VEDC’s activities for the year, presented by current chair of the Board Lisa Walsh of Hydrite Chemical Co., and a look forward by incoming chairman, […]
As many other hospitals across California are expected to do this year, the Kaweah Delta Health Care District (Kaweah Health) Board of Directors has approved a fiscal year 2023 operating budget that projects an operating loss for the coming fiscal year – the first time in Kaweah Health’s history. The new budget, which becomes effective […]
Elizabeth “Liz” Wynn has announced her candidacy for the balance of the term vacated by the untimely passing of Councilmember Phil Cox. Wynn was appointed to fill the seat in August 2021, from among a long list of applicants. Her record of community service, her background in planning, her commitment to the Planning Commission, and […]
Around 12:40 p.m. on March 3, 1994, 10-year-old Angelica Ramirez of Hanford was reported missing from the Visalia Swap Meet by her mother. Mrs. Ramirez told authorities she had been operating a vending booth with her husband, Francisco Tafoya. Angelica, the oldest child, did not attend school that day and was assigned to watch her three younger […]
The Ventura Star Circus will take place daily, June 30 through July 4 at Ledbetter Park, located at 45779 Rd 128. Showtime for the June 30 performance is 8pm. July 1 and July 4 shows are also at 8pm. July 2 and July 3 show times are 2pm, 5pm and 8pm. The Ventura Star Circus […]
A joint press release from the fire departments of Dinuba, Visalia, Porterville, Tulare and Tulare County It’s that time of year as we lead up to the Fourth of July holiday, fire agencies from throughout Tulare County have partnered to remind residents that only Safe and Sane Fireworks purchased at approved fireworks booths throughout the […]
A press release from the City of Tulare On Tuesday, City Manager Marc Mondell announced that he has appointed Tulare Police Captain Fred Ynclan to serve as the next Police Chief, filling the position vacated by the retirement of Chief Wes Hensley. The incoming Police Chief will be responsible for continuing the community’s high level […]
The Kaweah Health Ruth Wood Open Arms House, which is preparing to open this summer, will host an open house on Tuesday, June 28, in Visalia. Members of the community are invited to tour the home during the event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3234 W. Iris Ave., Visalia. […]
A press release from the City of Hanford Last night, the Hanford City Council directed City staff to notify Hanford Businesses and Residents of the Governor’s recent executive order and the City of Hanford Drought Response Measures. The State of California is in the midst of a severe, multi-year drought with the first three months […]