The Tulare Historical Museum is partnering with Mission Oak High School to bring you a special program about the Japanese American internment and how the Tulare County Fairgrounds was once used as a temporary prison camp in 1942. The event is scheduled for June 23rd from 6-8pm in the museum’s Heritage Art Gallery. This program […]
Gun violence in America. What the heck is going on. We all have heard the cries for action following school, workplace, recreational sites and shopping area mass shootings over the past decade. No action has occurred that would slow the killings down. Calls for background checks seem to be the best we might be able […]
While Jehovah’s Witnesses have chosen to temporarily suspend their door-to-door ministry due to the pandemic, their activity was almost permanently banned by one U.S. village in the late 1990s — that is until the United States Supreme Court stepped in with a historic 8-1 decision on June 17, 2002, declaring the local ordinance unconstitutional. As […]
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Central San Joaquin Valley K-16 Partnership would receive a four-year grant of $18.13M to strengthen education-to-workforce pathways and ensure that partners address income, racial, and gender inequalities in education and employment. The Partnership is a collaboration between the Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative and TCOE’s Tulare-Kings College + Career […]
West Hills Community College District was recently awarded a $692,605 grant from California State Parks through its Outdoor Equity Program. Distributed amongst 125 low-income urban and rural communities, the Outdoor Equity Program helps establish hubs for local activities and trips to natural areas for underserved communities. The program also empowers youth and families with outdoor […]
The Tulare Chamber of Commerce is one of 14 local chambers recognized today for its excellence in business advocacy and helping its members comply with California employment laws. The chambers receiving the CalChamber’s 2022 President’s Circle Award were announced during the CalChamber Capitol Summit in Sacramento. “Our top local chamber partners play leading roles as […]
District Attorney Keith Fagundes is committed to the pursuit of truth and justice. He is an outstanding Advocate for the People of Kings County. He is committed to holding the guilty accountable, protecting the innocent and preserving the dignity of victims and their families. He truly ensures the District Attorney’s Office maintains the highest ethical […]
Community leaders and supporters will be joining Parra in visiting communities in Senate District 16 in a five-day caravan parade. You are formally invited to come support Nicole Parra for State Senate during a five-day GOTV (Get Out The Vote) caravan parade in communities throughout Senate District 16. A car caravan is a parade of […]
SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif. May 26, 2022 – Memorial Day weekend is considered the summer “kick-off” for Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, and the parks are expected to be exceptionally busy. Trip planning is essential for a safe and enjoyable visit. Here are some things to keep in mind as you plan your […]
On May 6, 2022, the Tulare Kings Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the 2021 Annual Business Awards Gala at the Visalia Convention Center. Following the vision to be a venue involved in the greater community, their previous President Carlos Mendoza and current President Vincent Salinas shared the stage as master of ceremonies and proudly announced […]