Westlands applauds Gov. Newsom’s Habitat Improvement Funding proposal

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

After the California State Assembly Budget Subcommittee #3 hearing discussing Governor Gavin Newsom’s state budget proposal, Tom Birmingham, Westlands Water District general manager, issued the following statement in strong support of the California Natural Resources Agency’s “Proposition 68: Habitat Improvement” budget change proposal (BCP): “Robust, effective habitat restoration is critical to supporting at-risk species and […]

Fresno Chaffee Zoo reopens to public

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Fresno Chaffee Zoo is now welcoming guests back, having reopened on Friday, January 29. “With guidance and approval from our local health officials, the Zoo is excited to re-open our doors to the public, allowing us to offer outdoor family fun to our community and continue educating guests about animals and conservation,” said Amos Morris, […]

Housing market booms, listings can’t keep up with demand

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Martin Velasco-Ramos

The real estate market boom reported last fall has kept pace into the new year. Houses for sale and rentals continue to get swept up shortly after listing despite inflated prices and a pandemic raging in the background. With housing inventory at all time lows, there is speculation about a rise in homelessness. All the […]

Free drop-off tax preparation services available in Tulare County

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Community Services Employment Training (CSET) is providing free tax preparation services to residents of Tulare County. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program prepares federal and state tax returns at no cost to households with less than $54,000 in annual income. Eligible residents may qualify for Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (CalEITC), a […]

South Valley Industrial Collaborative sets quarterly meeting

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

The South Valley Industrial Collaborative will host a virtual quarterly meeting on Friday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. The topics to be discussed include a review of SVIC’s accomplishments and commitment to the region, featuring Bruce Nicotero, outgoing board chair and current secretary. “From Action Plan to Reality” is the title of incoming […]

Sierra View Medical Center announces new board members

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) welcomes new members to the Sierra View Local Healthcare District (SVLHCD) Board of Directors, Liberty Lomeli, PA-C, Dr. Bindusagar Reddy, MD, and re-elected member, Dr. Gaurang Pandya, MD. Returning members of the board include Dr. Ashok Behl, MD and Dr. Kent Sorrells, PhD. New appointed roles and responsibilities include: Dr. […]

County seeks to make appointments to 2021 Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors is seeking interested individuals to compose an 11 seat commission known as the 2021 Advisory Commission on Supervisorial Redistricting. Commission Duties The County of Tulare will be considering new boundaries for each district of the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors has established an Advisory Redistricting Commission to […]

Moose’s Meals receives $7,300 in funding from Walmart Community Foundation

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

Moose’s Meals, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded six grants from the Walmart Community Foundation totaling $7,300.00. These funds will be used to keep the pet food pantry stocked so no pet is turned away due to lack of supplies. Grant recipients are selected by Walmart store management on a local level. […]

Visalia Medical Clinic welcomes native Visalian home as new family medicine physician

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

One of Visalia’s own is back to serve the community she grew up in as the newest family medicine physician in Tulare County. Christina Patty, M.D., who grew up in Visalia, is now caring for patients at Visalia Medical Clinic, an affiliate of Kaweah Delta Medical Foundation, at 5400 W. Hillsdale Ave., Visalia. Dr. Patty […]

Citing decline in COVID hospitalizations, Kaweah Delta stands down crisis care readiness

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Valley Voice Contributor

A Press Release from Kaweah Delta Hospital District – Laura Florez-McCusker Director of Media Relations Citing a significant decline in the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in recent weeks, Kaweah Delta’s Chief Executive Officer announced today that the Visalia hospital is standing down its readiness to triage, limit or ration care. On Jan. 6, the […]