Altura receives emergency grant for direct relief in Tulare County

Altura Centers for Health has received an infusion of $16,200.00 in emergency grant funding from the medical aid organization Direct Relief, in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers. Altura Centers for Health was among 518 federally qualified health centers to receive funding this week through Direct Relief’s $25 million Covid-19 Fund for […]

Stand, Deliver and Respect for all

We all expect justice and the ability to pursue happiness without fear. We all are entitled to equality, protection and a voice. It was irresponsible for Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux to tweet the following: “For all those people hating cops across the nation. Just leave your name and address at the local police agency […]

Open letter to Sheriff Mike Boudreaux

During this time of tension and high emotions, our country is divided. It is unfortunate that you are playing into this division with your attempt to create a wedge within our community. I am disappointed at your continued use of divisive rhetoric and disconnect with the community you were elected to protect and serve. Concerned […]

Friends of Tulare County sets up emergency relief fund

The Friends of Tulare County, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is accepting monetary donations through the Friends of Tulare County Emergency Relief Fund Program as well as in-kind donations of supplies, in support of the COVID-19 response. The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency and Tulare County Fire Department are collaborating to accept in-kind donations […]

The SOURCE LGBT+ Center joins over 100 LGBTQ and civil rights organizations to condemn racial violence

A Press Release from the Source LGBT+ Center The Source LGBT+ Center, serving Tulare and Kings County, joins with the Human Rights Campaign and more than 100 other LGBTQ and Civil rights organizations in the following open statement and letter: “The racial violence that has filled our television, computer and phone screens this spring is […]

Tulare County Sheriff’s Dept and Tulare and Exeter Police En Route to Help Oakland

Posted on the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Facebook The Office of Emergency Services has requested Tulare County emergency personnel to respond to Oakland to help with the riots. The multi-agency law enforcement response includes members of the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office, Tulare Police Department and Exeter Police Department. “This is an uncertain time and we […]