Westlands Water District applauds Gov. Newsom’s drought declaration, investment in water infrastructure repairs

In response to California Governor Gavin Newsom’s expansion of the drought emergency to include the Central Valley, Tom Birmingham, Westlands Water District general manager, issued the following statement: “The realities of a changing climate mean California must prepare for longer, hotter droughts that can only be effectively mitigated through collaborative approaches that focuses equally on […]

COS Training Resource Center offering food safety training live online

The College of the Sequoias Training Resource Center (TRC) has been awarded two grants to support California’s Central Valley food and agricultural industry by providing affordable food safety trainings. With many of their trainings being delivered live online, the TRC is excited to start offering some of these classes in person! Depending on the training […]

James Preston announced as Interim President at West Hills Lemoore

West Hills College Lemoore announced that James Preston will serve as Interim President at the Lemoore College, effective July 1, 2021, following current President Kristin Clark’s selection as West Hills Community College District Chancellor. Since joining the district in 2000, James Preston’s roles include West Hills College Lemoore Vice President of Educational Services, Dean of […]

Tulare County Library holding annual summer reading challenge

Tulare County Library’s free annual Summer Reading Challenge runs from June 15 through July 24, 2021.  It is easy to sign up virtually on our Beanstack app and track your reading online at tularecountylibrary.beanstack.org . Paper logs and phone registrations also available just contact your local branch library. Summer Reading is for all ages, reading levels, languages, and reading, including eBooks, books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, graphic novels, and […]