I am writing to describe my experience working for the Kings County District Attorneys Office. Working at the Kings County District Attorney under the leadership and direction of Keith Fagundes, Phil Esbenshade, and William Wolfe was an amazing work experience from start to finish. I came to the Kings County District Attorney’s Office from Orange […]
Small town Hanford is not without political controversy. On March 9, 2022, Mayor Diane Sharp resigned over criticisms of the way she handled unruly public meetings. Vice Mayor Morrow was also critical of Sharp for sending an “email blast” to her supporters. Morrow said that she felt obligated to apologize “for the airing of dirty […]
As ongoing port congestion and persistent shipping obstacles continue to block movement of California agricultural goods, farmers and exporters face bulging warehouses and dwindling cash flow that threaten to sink some businesses. Tree nuts, fresh produce, dairy products and other California farm commodities struggle to find rides on vessels and containers in which to ship […]
Each year, Visalia Unified School District invites District staff to submit nominations for the VUSD Employee of the Year Awards. From those nominated, District administration utilizes an objective process to identify one School Employee of the Year, one Administrator of the Year, and an outstanding Teacher of the Year from each level: elementary, middle, and […]
Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has been awarded a grant for $4,909,775.60 to partner with Kaweah Health for the creation of a child and adolescent crisis stabilization unit (CSU). The grant from California Health Facilities Financing Authority will allow Kaweah Health to build the first 24-hour site for youth in crisis in […]
The Visalia Fox Theatre Staff & Friends of the Fox Theatre Board would like to thank the Visalia Fire Department, Tulare County Fire Department, Cal Fire, the Tulare City Fire Department, and the Visalia Police Department for their efforts in preserving the iconic Visalia Fox Theatre from the disastrous fire that hit Downtown Visalia this […]
Tulare County Library’s Visalia Branch celebrates Star Wars Day: May the 4th be With You with a weeklong events. During Star Wars Week, the Library hosts events and activities for all ages, including children, teens, and adults. Join us Tuesday-Saturday, May 3-7, 2022, including a scavenger hunt for children, activity and coloring sheets, board games, […]
A press release from the Visalia Police Department The Visalia Police Department Traffic Unit will roll out a Traffic Safety Mobilization period throughout the month of May to focus on dangerous and illegal driving behaviors that increase the risk of crashes in the community. “Impairment, speeding, and other dangerous driving behaviors jeopardize the safety of […]
This Thursday, May 5th, Main Street Hanford will present the 22nd annual Thursday Night Market Place in downtown Hanford. Thursday Night Market Place is proud to provide the largest weekly event in the Central Valley. Thursday Night Market Place features a Certified Farmers’ Market, delicious food vendors, craft vendors, information and resources, children’s activities, live music […]
Nearly a year and a half later, surprisingly few understand what January 6 was all about. Fewer still understand why former President Donald Trump and Republicans persist in their long-disproven claim that the 2020 presidential election was stolen. Much less why they are obsessed about making the 2024 race a referendum on the “stolen” election […]