Veterans or servicemembers who have specific service-connected disabilities may be entitled to a grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the purpose of constructing an adapted home or modifying an existing home to meet their adaptive needs. The goal of the Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program is to provide a barrier-free living […]
With nearly two-thirds of the West experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the U.S., a national coalition representing thousands of Western farmers, ranchers, water providers, businesses and communities underscored the significance of Senate passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today and urged the House […]
Today, Visit Visalia announced an exciting lineup of fall events happening in its charming city and the nearby national parks. Grouped into three can’t-miss itineraries, these events will allow visitors to experience the best in local food, culture, and adventure while enjoying the cool fall weather. The seasonal itineraries, “Beers, Boots and Brunch,” “A Taste […]
Encore Theatre Company is pleased to announce their next fundraiser event, and it promises to bring killer laughs. “Trouble at the Tropicabana” is taking place September 10 and 11, with a special afternoon performance on September 12. Walk down memory lane with Ricky, Lucy, Ethel, and Fred. Get ready to enjoy this murder mystery on […]
The Tulare Chamber of Commerce announces the annual State of the City luncheon event on Friday, August 27th, at the International Agri-Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The State of the City is an informative event providing businesses and community members with an opportunity to hear about city projects and future goals. Mayor Dennis […]
Last week, the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a new report highlighting the scientific evidence behind the accelerating global climate crisis and the implications it has for extreme weather and disaster events. The report comes at a time when California is experiencing more frequent, reoccurring and record-setting heat events and continues […]
At the July meeting of the Tulare County Ag Advisory Committee, two key recurring themes were discussed at length, that are long term chronic issues in our county – rural dumping of trash and rural dumping of animal carcasses. Rural dumping of trash including discarded appliances, mattresses, tires, and household waste is a significant problem […]
The California Citizens Redistricting Commission is launching the third Community of Interest (COI) public input meeting for Zone F-(Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Tulare). Your input is vital to the success of the Commission. We need your Communities of Interest information to respect the boundaries of your communities during the redistricting process. We still have time […]
Don’t miss the Gleaning Seniors fall yard sale happening Thursday, Friday, Saturday, September 9, 10, 11, 2021. The hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12 Noon and the sale is located at 28600 Rd 156 between Walnut and Caldwell. The purpose and objective of the “Gleaners” is to help overcome economic hardship for our senior […]
The 2nd Annual California Youth Ag Expo is set to be held August 4-8, 2021 in Tulare, California at the International Agri-Center®. This livestock show allows California 4-H and FFA exhibitors to showcase and compete against one another with their beef, dairy, sheep, goats, and hogs in the most elite show the west coast has […]